MagTek Reader Configuration vs ACTIVE POS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MagTek Reader Configuration
Remotely configure device options and securely inject encryption keys into PIN pad devices. This service eliminates the need for on-site technicians, reducing costs and increasing security. Keep your point of sale running safely with easy, low-cost remote management.
- Remote device configuration
- Secure encryption key injection
- Eliminate on-site technician visits
- Lower handling and shipping costs
- PCI PIN compliant
- Non-touch device management
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MagTek's Remote Key Injection and Device Management services allow users to remotely configure device options and securely inject encryption keys into SCRAs and PIN pad devices. This secure service makes it so there is no need to return the devices to a central depot; lowering handling and shipping costs while increasing security and overall convenience. Eliminate the need to dispatch a trained technician to manually inject and configure a device on-site. Eliminate the potential for mistaken keystrokes during a manual injection and configuration process. Eliminate the need to return a device or purchase a new one because of a suspected cyber-attack, changing processors/gateways or even for routine maintenance. MagTek's Remote Services makes key injection and device configuration a non-touch, easy to use, low cost and convenient task that can keep your point of sale running safely. MagTek's Key Injection Facility (KIF) and its Remote Services are in compliance with PCI PIN.
ACTIVE POS
This app enables event organizers to manage sales, process payments, and track orders directly at an event. It integrates with event management software and supports both cash and credit card transactions, even offline.
- On-site sales processing
- Cash and credit card payments
- Offline transaction support
- Order tracking and search
- Integration with ACTIVEWorks Endurance
- Event merchandise loading
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The ACTIVE POS application allows event organizers, staff and volunteers to easily make sales, process transactions and track orders onsite at an event. With ACTIVE POS, you can quickly and easily: MAKE SALES: • Integrates seamlessly with ACTIVEWorks Endurance. • Loads your event merchandise for on-site sale into the app. • Easily switches between different events. PROCESS TRANSACTIONS: • Accepts cash and credit card payments. • Supports MagTek card readers. • Supports offline mode (swipe card only, no manual entry) in case of no or limited internet connectivity. • Automatically processes offline transactions when the device regains internet connectivity. TRACK ORDERS: • Allows users to search and view order details anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ACTIVE POS at 5.0 against MagTek Reader Configuration's 3.7. ACTIVE POS also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). MagTek Reader Configuration's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ACTIVE POS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
MagTek Reader Configuration ships an update every 12 months, ACTIVE POS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagTek Reader Configuration | ACTIVE POS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MagTek, Inc. | Active Network, LLC |
Customer experience
MagTek Reader Configuration
ACTIVE POS
In-app purchases
MagTek Reader Configuration
No in-app purchases
ACTIVE POS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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