Comparison

Konatic Reader vs Maxem Energy

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

Head to head
About

Konatic Reader

This application reads Datamatrix codes laser engraved on glass containers. It allows for real-time scanning, zoom adjustment, and management of reading data. Users can save images and access a history of all readings.

Highlights
  • Reads engraved Datamatrix codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Zoom and brightness adjustment
  • Share codes and images via email
  • Manage reading data
  • Access reading history
  • Save images
Features
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1 - Take a bottle engraved with a Datamatrix code (eg: ABSOLUT VODKA) 2 - Aim at the Datamatrix with the App Konatic Reader To use a special lens for easy reading or other engraved patterns, contact us at contact@konatic.com Konatic Reader: First Datamatrix code reader for glass. Allows the reading of Datamatrix codes laser engraved on glass containers, whatever the color! CHARACTERISTICS: - Reading of all engraved Datamatrix - Real-time reading - Zoom adjustment with one finger - Target size and brightness adjustment - Share by email codes and images - Management of reading data (rename, delete, export) - Access to the history of all readings - Save images HOW TO USE THE APP: 1 - Start the App 2 - Aim at the Datamatrix with the phone 3 - Adjust the zoom and square frame size so the Datamatrix fits within the square frame 4 - Center the Datamatrix within the square frame Reading such a Datamatrix (laser-engraved in glass) is very sensitive. Please let us know if you can't manage to detect it. You can use a specific magnifying lens sold by Konatic for easy reading. For more information, visit www.konatic.com or contact us at customer@konatic.com KONATIC design and sells outstanding equipment for the glass industry, in the field of quality inspection and traceability.

About

Maxem Energy

Features
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Help accelerate the transition to a zero-emission world. Start smart charging your EV. With the Maxem Energy App we ensure that you charge your EV with as much sustainable energy as possible so that you hardly need those smelly power plants. *Create a profile and register your EV* Getting started is easy, just create a profile by registering your EV and Charge Card and let us do the magic. *Receive a push notification when you start charging* Once you start charging, we'll send you a push notification to verify your settings, such as your preferred charging status and departure time. *Optimize charging with renewable energy* We will soon be able to charge your EV as much as possible with sustainable energy based on the weather forecast, energy prices, your profile and your settings. *You and the world both benefit* In this way you help to support the acceleration of the energy transition and possibly also save on charging your EV. Note: Currently the Maxem Energy App only works on charging stations which are connected with Maxem Energy Cloud.

Screenshots

Konatic Reader1 screens
Maxem Energy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Maxem Energy at every 2 months against Konatic Reader's every 8 months. Konatic Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Konatic Reader ships an update every 8 months, Maxem Energy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Konatic Reader versus Maxem Energy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKonatic ReaderMaxem Energy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size274 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonaticMaxem Energy Solutions B.V

In-app purchases

None

Konatic Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Maxem Energy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Konatic Reader free?
Konatic Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Maxem Energy free?
Maxem Energy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Konatic Reader or Maxem Energy have ads?
Neither Konatic Reader nor Maxem Energy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Konatic Reader or Maxem Energy?
Konatic Reader ships an update every 8 months, and Maxem Energy every 2 months. Most recently, Konatic Reader was updated on October 12, 2026 and Maxem Energy on October 4, 2026.

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