Socket Mobile Companion vs Skyhawk CE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Socket Mobile Companion
Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.
- Optimized scanning modes
- High performance scanning
- Basic keyboard compatibility
- Troubleshooting support
- SocketCare protection plans
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Get the most out of your Socket Mobile reader PERFORMANCE --- Companion helps put your reader in the right mode. For apps that support high performance scanning, app mode is faster, more accurate, and easier to use. For all other apps, basic keyboard is compatible with most apps. SUPPORT --- Contact support to troubleshoot an issue or view solutions to common problems to resolve it yourself PROTECTION --- SocketCare protects more than just your reader, it protects your productivity. If your reader is damaged or broken, faster turnaround times mean you are back in business sooner. === As one of the earliest, certified iOS accessory manufacturers, we take pride in the products we make. We strive to offer the best in class customer service for the data capture industry. Visit https://www.socketmobile.com for more information about our products and SDK. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Skyhawk CE
Monitor your belongings and remote assets in real-time from anywhere. Receive instant notifications when items are touched, moved, or opened. Features long-range cellular connectivity and over two years of battery life.
- Real-time asset monitoring
- Instant touch, move, and open notifications
- Long-range cellular connectivity
- 2+ year battery life
- Weatherproof design
- Tool-free setup
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The affordable and reliable way to monitor belongings and remote assets in real-time from virtually anywhere.* Get notified when stuff gets touched, moved, or opened. Order devices empowered by Skyhawk today! www.sky-hawk.com Cellular Connected* Never worry about lost WiFi or Bluetooth connections again. Connected by a revolutionary long-range cellular technology. Monitor assets here, there, or anywhere. 2+ Year Battery Life** With an unmatched battery life using standard batteries never worry about external power and replacing/recharging expensive or non-replaceable batteries again. Weatherproof Deploy indoors or outdoors, from your backyard to the top of the Alpines, the Kiwi can stand up to harshest conditions. Setup in Minutes No screwing around...literally. No tools required and zero local configuration needed. Simply attach the device to anything with the provided attachment kit and start monitoring with a push of a button. Skyhawk connection subscription required at device activation. *Wherever Verizon Wireless LTE Coverage is available. **Actual battery life depends upon the frequency of notifications and cellular network conditions. All Specifications are subject to change without notice. For more information visit us at sky-hawk.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Skyhawk CE at 50% against Socket Mobile Companion's 0%. Skyhawk CE also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Socket Mobile Companion's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (96 vs 15). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Skyhawk CE asks for nothing beyond the download.
Skyhawk CE holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 96 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Socket Mobile Companion's written reviews are positive against 50% of Skyhawk CE's.
Socket Mobile Companion ships an update every 4 months, Skyhawk CE every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Socket Mobile Companion | Skyhawk CE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (96 ratings) | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile Limited | Pica Product Development, LLC |
Customer experience
Socket Mobile Companion
Skyhawk CE
In-app purchases
Socket Mobile Companion
- SocketCam C860$5.991 Month
Skyhawk CE
No in-app purchases
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