Comparison

SerialMagic Keys vs iSaned VMS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SerialMagic Keys

This app enables wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC, and barcode readers, along with other devices, to send data directly into iOS applications. It supports a wide range of Bluetooth scanners and sensors, making it ideal for inventory, asset tracking, and data collection tasks.

Highlights
  • Connects wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC, and barcode readers
  • Integrates with sensors, scales, and other wireless devices
  • Sends data directly into iOS apps
  • Supports a wide range of Bluetooth scanner models
  • Enables data input for inventory, asset tracking, and more
  • Reads and writes NDEF data
  • Simulates keyboard input for data posting
Features
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SerialMagic Keys provides a simple yet powerful way to connect wireless RFID GEN2 UHF, NFC & barcode readers, meters, sensors, scales, and other wireless devices to easily get data into iOS apps. Why not just use Bluetooth HID (keyboard mode) devices? Many Bluetooth devices are not supported on iOS, and when they are apps must be updated to work. For example use BLE and MFi devices like idChamp® RFID & NFC readers like NF4, RS4, RS3, 1862, 1128, Allflex RS420, LPR, GPR+ Livestock & readers and countless other models with ALL iOS apps that take typed input, e.g. FileMaker Go. RFID-NFC and barcode enable web apps and native apps for inventory, cycle counting, asset tracking, book scouting, package tracking, medical apps - all apps can be RFID, NFC, Barcode, Sensor enabled with SerialMagic Keys. Supports more Bluetooth scanner models than any product of its kind. Scanfob®, idChamp®, BlueSnap caBLE(tm) Bluetooth to RS232 (BLE) dongles. Bluetooth CaBLE can iOS enable virtually any RS-232 device to iOS. Scanfob® 3002i 2D barcode scanner, Scanfob® 2006 laser barcode scanner, Koamtac KDC Scanners, Socket CHS Scanners, 8Qi, Honeywell, Symbol, and hundreds more. Also works with Bluetooth UHF GEN2 RFID readers like Scanfob® Ultra-BB2, Scanfob® Qid, idChamp EUB 4-port, EUA 1-port embedded Gen2 UHF RFID readers CipherLab 1862, TSL 1128 and NFC readers like Scanfob® NFC-BB2. Read & write NDEF data using idChamp® NF4 & RS4. Keyboard simulation can post NDEF data to any app that can accept keystrokes. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, iClass, Seos, PROX, HID Mobile Access BLE credentials, Apple Student ID, and more using idChamp NF4, and RS4 for high security applications. Write UHF GEN2 EPC and user memory tags with Scanfob® Ultra-BB2, idChamp 1862, idChamp 1128, and more. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accepts keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. Post PosiTector 6000 probe coating thickness measurements to any iOS app. Note when using app with non-genuine scanner, registration code may be needed.

About

iSaned VMS

Features
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The iSaned Host App is the mobile companion for organizations using the iSaned Visits Management System. Designed for hosts, security guards, gate officers, and administrators, it puts real-time visitor control in the palm of your hand. Gate Checkpoint & QR Scanning — Scan visitor QR codes from email, SMS, or the Visitor App to instantly verify permits and mark arrivals. Search by ID or passport number as a fallback. Real-Time Arrival Notifications — Get notified the moment a visitor arrives so you're always ready to receive your guests without delay. Visitor Permit Verification — View full permit details including visit number, date and time, site, gate, visit purpose, and permit status — all at a glance before granting access. Request Permit Cancellation — Flag a visitor's permit for cancellation directly from the checkpoint screen based on your access permissions. Quick App Configuration — Set up the app for your organization in seconds by scanning a QR code from your web portal. No manual URL entry needed. Secure Login — Log in with your organizational credentials after a simple one-time configuration scan. Optimized for mobile devices and tablets. Built for Security Teams — The gate checkpoint interface is purpose-built for fast, accurate verification, with clear color-coded status indicators for active, expired, and cancelled permits. Full Audit Trail — Every checkpoint action is logged with officer ID, timestamp, search method, and outcome for complete accountability. The iSaned Host App requires an active iSaned subscription and a valid user account assigned to the VMS app by your administrator.

Screenshots

SerialMagic Keys4 screens
iSaned VMS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iSaned VMS at none against SerialMagic Keys's 9. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SerialMagic Keys sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. iSaned VMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
SerialMagic Keys versus iSaned VMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSerialMagic KeysiSaned VMS
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.AL OBEIKAN INVESTMENT GROUP

In-app purchases

9 purchases

SerialMagic Keys

One-time9
  • Enable RFID-NFC User Data Reading & Writing$19.99
  • Built-in NFC reading$19.99
  • Allow Special Key(s)$19.99
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  • Enable Data Handling$24.99
  • More supported scanners$29.99
  • Laser Measurer support$49.99
  • S3 Scale Head support$79.99
  • PosiTector 6000 support$89.99
  • Advanced Posting Mode$99.99
None

iSaned VMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SerialMagic Keys free?
SerialMagic Keys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iSaned VMS free?
iSaned VMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SerialMagic Keys or iSaned VMS have ads?
Neither SerialMagic Keys nor iSaned VMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SerialMagic Keys or iSaned VMS?
SerialMagic Keys ships an update monthly, and iSaned VMS monthly. Most recently, SerialMagic Keys was updated on October 1, 2026 and iSaned VMS on September 17, 2026.

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