QRCode vs Maintenance by Socket Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode
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QR code and Barcode Fast Scanner is an app scans all type of Barcode and QRcode with more fast,reliable,Accuracy. **Supports barcodes and QRcode types like UPCE,USPS IM Package, Code128, Code39, Code39Mod, Code93, Code-39 Full ASCII, EAN-13, EAN-8, EAN-13 Composite Symbology, EAN-8 Composite Symbology, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved2of5Code, ITF14, DataMatrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 2-digit add-on, GS1 5-digit add-on, EAN/UPC composite formats, Codebar and DataBar,FarmaCode,DPD Barcode, Event Barcodes, Wi-Fi Barcodes, Postal Codes, ISBN, Business Cards, Codablock-F, MaxiCode and some other code types. **Flash is available in the application.This will useful to scan even in the dark shades. **your Scanned type is url, then you can Tap on url to open in NewBrowser. **your Scanned type contains Mobile Number Tap to call. **you can save the scanned details to favourite. **This app is the best companion for your barcode and shopping needs.
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
This utility app allows users to upgrade the firmware on Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC readers and barcode scanners. It provides information on current and available firmware, device statistics, and configuration settings. Designed for advanced users, it facilitates essential maintenance for compatible hardware.
- Firmware upgrade
- Display firmware information
- Device statistics
- Device configuration
- Identify reader
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Maintenance by Socket Mobile implements the user interface to upgrade firmware of Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC reader/writer, barcode scanners and perform other maintenance functions. Supported Functionality 1. Display operating firmware (GATT information) 2. Display firmware available for download 3. Perform firmware upgrade (download and flash instructions) 4. Display device statistics (no user information is shared) 5. Display device configuration information 6. Identify this reader This app is intended for advanced users. For questions and help, please contact support@socketmobile.com The Socket NFC readers which combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth 5 connectivity. They supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, ISO 15693 tags, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. The Countertop product supports two Bluetooth profiles: HID Keyboard Emulation (for native App support) and App Mode (for custom App development using our CaptureSDK). Please visit https://www.socketmobile.com for additional product information. CaptureSDK information is available at https://www.socketmobile.com/developers
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Maintenance by Socket Mobile at Free against QRCode's $0.99. QRCode's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Maintenance by Socket Mobile is free to download; QRCode costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCode ships an update every 9 months, Maintenance by Socket Mobile every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode | Maintenance by Socket Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months — better | Every 21 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | p swagath | Socket Mobile |
In-app purchases
QRCode
No in-app purchases
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRCode free?
Is Maintenance by Socket Mobile free?
Do QRCode or Maintenance by Socket Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRCode or Maintenance by Socket Mobile?
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