Comparison

CS108 RFID Reader vs Microchip SmartConnect

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

Head to head
About

CS108 RFID Reader

This utility app demonstrates the capabilities of the CS108 RFID reader. Users can explore its functions and access the source code for further development on the developer's website.

Highlights
  • RFID reader function demonstration
  • Source code access
  • Utility for developers
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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The program shows the functions of CS108 RFID reader. you can download source code in our web site http://www.convergence.com.hk

About

Microchip SmartConnect

This application serves as a container for various Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications. It is designed for demonstrating functionalities with specific development kits and software. It supports a range of health and device information profiles.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth Low Energy profiles
  • Alert Notification
  • Heart Rate monitoring
  • Health Thermometer
  • Custom Serial Chat
  • Device Information
Features
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Microchip SmartConnect is a Bluetooth Smart mobile application developed by Microchip Technology Inc. It is a container app comprising of a number of Bluetooth Low Energy profile applications that can be used for demonstration with Microchip BLE development kits running Microchip BluSDK software. Features: Microchip SmartConnect supports the following BLE profiles/services: 1. Alert Notification 2. Battery 3. Blood Pressure 4. Custom Serial Chat (custom profile) 5. Device Information 6. Find Me 7. Heart Rate 8. Health Thermometer 9. Phone Alert 10. Proximity 11. Scan Parameters 12. Time Info

Screenshots

CS108 RFID Reader2 screens
Microchip SmartConnect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CS108 RFID Reader at 2.8 against Microchip SmartConnect's 1.0. Microchip SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CS108 RFID Reader holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CS108 RFID Reader versus Microchip SmartConnect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCS108 RFID ReaderMicrochip SmartConnect
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCSLMicrochip Technology Inc.

Customer experience

CS108 RFID Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Microchip SmartConnect

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CS108 RFID Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Microchip SmartConnect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CS108 RFID Reader free?
CS108 RFID Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microchip SmartConnect free?
Microchip SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CS108 RFID Reader or Microchip SmartConnect?
CS108 RFID Reader is rated higher. CS108 RFID Reader averages 2.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Microchip SmartConnect averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do CS108 RFID Reader or Microchip SmartConnect have ads?
Neither CS108 RFID Reader nor Microchip SmartConnect shows ads.

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