Comparison

AsReader Combo vs Wave

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

Head to head
About

AsReader Combo

This application requires a specific hardware device to function. It supports a range of models for scanning and data input. Ensure you have a compatible AsReader Device before use.

Highlights
  • Requires AsReader Device
  • Supports ASX-510R
  • Supports ASX-520R
  • Supports ASR-010D
  • Supports ASR-020D
  • Supports ASR-030D
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This app requires an AsReader Device. Supported models include: ASX-510R, ASX-520R, ASX-300R, ASR-010D, ASR-020D, ASR-030D, ASR-031D, ASR-0230D, ASR-0231D, and ASR-0240D.

About

Wave

This system streamlines inventory management using RFID technology, allowing businesses to conduct rapid and accurate stock counts. It integrates with various enterprise systems and offers detailed tracking fields for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • RFID inventory scanning
  • Data synchronization with ERP/OMS/Ecommerce
  • Support for various RFID standards
  • Item pictures for visual inventory
  • Customizable tracking fields
  • GPS item location tracking
Features
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NOTE: Wave requires a CS108 handheld and a SimplyRFiD Pogi Account to function. RFID reduces inventory from days to minutes. Retailers are using 3-4cent RFID tags and replacing barcodes for daily, accurate inventory counts. SimplyRFiD Wave is an inventory system that makes taking inventory fast, accurate, and affordable -- with RFID. The Wave system includes this App (Wave), your iPhone, our Pogi Server backend (on AWS), and the CSL CS108 RFID Handheld. How it works: Place RFID tags on your products, run the Wave App, and take inventory in minutes. The Wave app scans about 700 items per minute and synchronizes one or more Wave handhelds to the Pogi server to sync your inventory to the web. Wave is more than just an app -- it's a complete inventory system and includes support from the SimplyRFID team to transition from chaos to control! FEATURES 1. Synchronize your inventory to any ERP/OMS/Ecommerce system -- daily SKU, Quantity, and Location is the heart of inventory. Wave can sync this data to any ERP or Order Management system. CSV, JSON, Airdrop, and direct REST APIs. With one RFID handheld, you take inventory of a 20,000-unit store inventory in about 30 minutes. Synchronize with Shopify, Netsuite, QuickBooks, ServiceNow, or any other backend in seconds. 2. SGTIN, RAIN CIN, DoD, or Rogue -- we support it all Whether doing big box retailers on the SGTIN standard or managing your own store, Wave supports it. Wave includes all the support to set up and manage serialized RFID inventory and includes training/support on converting from Barcodes to RFID. 3. PICTURES Make your inventory beautiful. You can set a picture for any item and Wave displays in your list as you're inventorying items. 4. TRACKING FIELDS You can select custom field names and properties. A few common fields: - Asset ID or SKU/UPC/EAN for synchronizing to your ERP - Long description - Model Number - Serial Number - Latitude / Longitude (automatically tracked) - Last Seen / Last inventoried date - Location - Calibration Due / Last Calibration - Size - Color - Brand - Owner - Custom-defined fields you can use as you wish 5. GPS Wave stores the GPS location of each item it locates. Outdoors this is within about 1 meter (3 feet) accuracy. Indoors this varies, but it's usually surprisingly accurate unless you are underground. --- Nerd Stats --- Battery life with Wave running on: - iPhone SE (2022): 8 hours continuous - iPod 7th Gen: 2.5 hours continuous (not recommended / end of life) - CSL CS108-2 RFID/2D Barcode scanner: 2 hours of continuous scanning use, 24+ hours standby. Speed: - RAIN RFID scans about 300 items per second, but the reality is you'll scan between 500 and 1,000 per minute. --- REQUIREMENTS --- OS: iOS 15+ capable Apple device. Devices: iPods work but are not recommended. The iPhone SE (2022) is excellent or any iPhone since iPhone 7. RFID: CSL CS108-2 Handheld Required. Server: SimplyRFID Pogi Server Account RFID Tags: Your choice of RAIN RFID tags from any vendor

Screenshots

AsReader Combo4 screens
Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Wave at monthly against AsReader Combo's every 2 months. AsReader Combo's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AsReader Combo against 5.0 for Wave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AsReader Combo ships an update every 2 months, Wave monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AsReader Combo versus Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsReader ComboWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationSimplyRFiD

Customer experience

AsReader Combo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AsReader Combo

No in-app purchases

None

Wave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AsReader Combo free?
AsReader Combo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wave free?
Wave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AsReader Combo or Wave?
AsReader Combo and Wave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AsReader Combo or Wave have ads?
Neither AsReader Combo nor Wave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsReader Combo or Wave?
AsReader Combo ships an update every 2 months, and Wave monthly. Most recently, AsReader Combo was updated on July 4, 2026 and Wave on September 10, 2026.

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