AsFWUpdater vs CaptuDiagnostics2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AsFWUpdater
Update the firmware on specific AsReader sled and guntype devices. Download the latest firmware files and follow step-by-step instructions to connect your device and perform the update.
- Download latest firmware versions
- Update firmware on supported devices
- Supports Barcode and RFID models
- Step-by-step update instructions
- Update RFID modules separately
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This app is for updating the firmware on AsReader sled/jacket & new guntype devices. (It is not for use with the desktop models or v1 R250G guntypes) ============================ Steps to Update: 1. Download the latest firmware version on the Hex File Manager screen. Scroll down the list, find the appropriate file(s) for your device(s) from the "NEW HEX LIST" and tap "Download". For example, an ASR-0230D user (with both Barcode and RFID), would need both: asr_0230D_iap2_1130_NBL.hex and RED4_v3.0.0_SPS_v1.4.5.hex" 2. Connect your device to the iOS device 3. Tap AsReader FW Update on the home screen 4. Tap the Select F/W HEX file button to select the firmware version to use for the update 5. After a successful update, disconnect, then reconnect your device to the iOS device * For RFID models, the RFID module should ALSO be updated on the RFID Module Update screen ============================ Supported devices: ASR-010D, ASR-010Dv2, ASR-020D, ASR-020Dv2, ASR-022D, ASR-030D, ASR-030Dv2, ASR-031D, ASR-031Dv2, ASR-0230D, ASR-0230Dv2, ASR-0231D, ASR-0231Dv2, ASR-0240D, ASR-040D, ASR-060D, ASR-061D, ASR-L70D, ASR-L251G
CaptuDiagnostics2
This application assists users in identifying and resolving common problems with Captuvo Sleds. It offers a straightforward diagnostic process for basic troubleshooting.
- Diagnose Captuvo Sled issues
- Basic troubleshooting
- Simple user interface
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A simple app that helps user's diagnose basic issues with their Captuvo Sleds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AsFWUpdater at every 4 months against CaptuDiagnostics2's every 49 months. 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
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 — 5.0 for AsFWUpdater against 5.0 for CaptuDiagnostics2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
AsFWUpdater ships an update every 4 months, CaptuDiagnostics2 every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AsFWUpdater | CaptuDiagnostics2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 49 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asterisk Corporation | Imager |
Customer experience
AsFWUpdater
CaptuDiagnostics2
In-app purchases
AsFWUpdater
No in-app purchases
CaptuDiagnostics2
No in-app purchases
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