Scanco Mobility vs TQS Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanco Mobility
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Automate your cycle counting and year-end physical count from an iOS device. The application seamlessly integrates into Sage 100/100c eliminating the need for paper counting and data entry. With countless hardware accessory options, users can scan barcodes, look up items, and send counts real time into Sage 100/100c. Increase counting speed by 75% and eliminate human error with Scanco Mobility. Application Highlights: Physical and Cycle Counts 5 User Activation with Sage Mobility Module True plug and play compatibility with barcode scanning attachments Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 5 Integration Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 6 Integration Honeywell Captuvo SL-22 for iPod 6th gen or newer Honeywell Captuvo SL-42 for iPhone 5s, 6/6s Honeywell Captuvo SL62 for iPad mini System Requirements: Windows 2008 Server & R2 Sage 100 2018 or Higher, Apple iOS 10 or higher
TQS Code Reader
This app decodes and validates 1D and 2D barcodes, checking their content against GS1 and IFA specifications. It provides detailed information about detected identifiers and displays inspection results clearly, storing them in a history database.
- GS1 and IFA code parsing
- 1D and 2D code decoding
- Detailed identifier information
- Structure and content validation
- Clear inspection result display
- History database for scanned codes
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This app has been developed from scratch to support iOS devices now. It contains many improvements, such as a new GS1 and IFA data parser and validator. In addition, it is possible to view detailed information about the detected identifiers. The TQS Code Reader is an application for decoding and checking 1D and 2D codes. The app checks the code content for conformity with the current specifications of GS1 (www.gs1.org) and IFA (www.ifaffm.de). It supports the most important code types. SCOPE OF SERVICES The app allows the reading of the following code types: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataMatrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E, PDF417 and Aztec. The code content is parsed to interpret and check the contained data. CHECKS PERFORMED The code content is checked according to the following criteria: CHECKING THE STRUCTURE - Invalid pairs of element strings - Mandatory association of element strings CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIERS - Used charset - Data length - Check digit - Control character DISPLAY OF INSPECTION RESULTS The inspection results are displayed clearly and structured. Control characters are replaced in the raw value field by readable characters. Each detected element is displayed separately with its value. Reasons for errors are displayed and an overall result of the check is visualized. STORAGE OF INSPECTION RESULTS Scanned codes are stored in a history database. From there, the inspection results can be retrieved again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TQS Code Reader at every 6 months against Scanco Mobility's every 21 months. Scanco Mobility's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scanco Mobility ships an update every 21 months, TQS Code Reader every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanco Mobility | TQS Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scanco Software LLC | WIPOTEC GmbH |
In-app purchases
Scanco Mobility
No in-app purchases
TQS Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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