# Microchip SmartConnect vs PetScan

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Microchip SmartConnect at 8.0 against PetScan's 12.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for Microchip SmartConnect against 1.0 for PetScan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microchip SmartConnect | PetScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044/reviews) | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petscan/id1450839727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microchip Technology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368610396) | [ATRIA-TRADING](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441232309) |

## What reviewers say

### Microchip SmartConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microchip-smartconnect/id1240153044)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PetScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/petscan/id1450839727)

This utility app connects to compatible RFID readers for iOS devices to scan and manage pet chip information. It allows users to record scan history, modify chip memory with contact details, and assign pet owner information, including pictures. Data can be exported as spreadsheets and visualized on a map.

**Highlights:** Connects to RFID readers, Initiates scans from iOS device, Records scan history, Modifies RFID chip memory, Assigns pet owner details and photos, Exports data to spreadsheets, Visualizes scan locations on a map

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microchip SmartConnect free?

Microchip SmartConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PetScan free?

PetScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microchip SmartConnect or PetScan?

Microchip SmartConnect and PetScan are both rated 1.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Microchip SmartConnect or PetScan have ads?

Neither Microchip SmartConnect nor PetScan shows ads.

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