Comparison

Minew UART vs OpenNow

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

Head to head
About

Minew UART

Features
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The Minew UART APP can assist the developer in developing the Minewtech's Bluetooth module. - Scan Bluetooth module; - Connect Bluetooth module; - Send command to Bluetooth module; - Receive command from Bluetooth module.

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OpenNow

Features
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Can’t open a received file? OpenNow helps you open it instantly and read it right away. Supports Markdown, HTML, web reports, ZIP web packages, and more. No conversion. No account required. OpenNow makes received files immediately readable on your device. 【Membership】 Membership options include Monthly, Yearly, and Lifetime access. Access periods differ by purchase type, but member benefits are the same. Member features include: • AI summaries • Document Q&A • Custom AI Key • Cross-file content search • iCloud sync • Action item extraction • PDF and long-image export • Original media file download Monthly and Yearly plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings - Apple Account - Media & Purchases - Subscriptions. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase that unlocks member features long term. 【Terms】 • Privacy Policy: https://chen465tai.github.io/ReadNOW/privacy-policy • Terms of Use: https://chen465tai.github.io/ReadNOW/index

Screenshots

Minew UART4 screens
OpenNow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minew UART at none against OpenNow's 3. Minew UART also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). OpenNow's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenNow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Minew UART asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minew UART ships an update every 5 weeks, OpenNow every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minew UART versus OpenNow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinew UARTOpenNow
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYunli-Wuli Network Co., Ltd甸甸 陈

In-app purchases

None

Minew UART

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenNow

Subscriptions2
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 月度会员$0.991 Month
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 年度会员$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • 即刻阅览 Pro 永久买断$19.99

Questions

Is Minew UART free?
Minew UART is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenNow free?
OpenNow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minew UART or OpenNow have ads?
Neither Minew UART nor OpenNow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minew UART or OpenNow?
Minew UART ships an update every 5 weeks, and OpenNow every 5 days. Most recently, Minew UART was updated on October 26, 2026 and OpenNow on October 24, 2026.

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