Comparison

FORScan Viewer vs Asoft Inventory Scanner

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

Head to head
About

FORScan Viewer

This application allows users to read and view information about the on-board network of Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It supports various OBD adapters and displays diagnostic trouble codes for all modules.

Highlights
  • Read vehicle on-board network configuration
  • View Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
  • Supports Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, Mercury vehicles
  • Compatible with OBDLink MX+, vLinker adapters
  • Displays module information
Features
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FORScan Viewer is an application that allows users to connect to a compatible OBD adapter and view information about the on-board network of Ford, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. FORScan Viewer is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Ford Motor Company, Mazda Motor Corporation, or their affiliated brands. Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda are trademarks of their respective owners and are used solely to describe vehicle compatibility. The application communicates only with compatible third-party OBD-II adapters owned and operated by the user. The application does not control, modify, or operate any equipment manufactured by Ford, Mazda, Lincoln, or Mercury. SUPPORTED OBD ADAPTERS - OBDLink MX+ (recommended) - vLinker FS Bluetooth (recommended) - vLinker FD BLE (recommended) - other ELM327-compatible WiFi or BLE adapter (not recommended). Attention! Some ELM327 adapters are not fully compatible with this application and may not work properly. COMPATIBILITY FORScan Viewer is designed to display information for the following vehicles: Ford, Lincoln, Mercury: 1996-2022 models, some 1994-1995 models - Mazda: 1996-2022 models. Important note: Mazda 7G models (new Mazda 3, CX-30, MX-30, CX-50, etc) have limited or no support! - Other vehicle manufacturers are NOT supported FEATURES - Reading and displaying information about the on-board network configuration of the connected vehicle (modules), including Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for all modules - More functions are available in FORScan Lite LEGAL NOTICE FORScan Viewer does not contain proprietary vehicle software, firmware, service manuals, or other copyrighted materials owned by vehicle manufacturers. Vehicle data displayed by the application is obtained through standard diagnostic interfaces and user-authorized connections.

About

Asoft Inventory Scanner

Features
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ASOFT Inventory Scanner turns your iPhone into a fast, accurate barcode scanner for warehouse stocktaking and inventory reconciliation. Built for teams running physical counts, it scans product barcodes, counts by location, validates each scan against your catalog, and syncs results to your ASOFT warehouse system. KEY FEATURES • Fast barcode scanning — Uses the iPhone camera with Apple's Vision engine to read 1D and 2D barcodes (Code 128, Code 39/93, EAN‑8/13, UPC, ITF, QR, PDF417, DataMatrix and more), tuned for close‑range warehouse labels. • Offline product database — Download your product catalog once and validate scans instantly, even with no connection. Unknown barcodes are flagged immediately with a distinct alert. • Count by location — Assign a location to every scan and keep separate counts per aisle, shelf, or zone. Filter the list by location or view everything at once. • Auto‑save mode — Scan continuously with a preset quantity for high‑speed counting, or confirm each quantity manually. • Live sync — Send counts to your warehouse session as you scan, with clear pending/synced status and one‑tap re‑sync. • Works offline — Keep scanning when the network drops; data is stored on device and syncs when you're back online. • English & Arabic — Full bilingual interface with right‑to‑left layout support. REQUIREMENTS ASOFT Inventory Scanner is a companion app for the ASOFT warehouse inventory system and requires an active license and a warehouse session provided by your administrator. Intended for business and enterprise use.

Screenshots

FORScan Viewer4 screens
Asoft Inventory Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FORScan Viewer at 3 against Asoft Inventory Scanner's 1. FORScan Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FORScan Viewer versus Asoft Inventory Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFORScan ViewerAsoft Inventory Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (105 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksei SavinASOFT (SA)

Bugs and requests

FORScan Viewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to detect OBD2 adapters despite successful pairing
  • Bluetooth connection drops and fails to reconnect
  • WiFi adapter detection not working after updates
  • Error code clearing functionality non-functional
  • Vehicle identification fails on certain models
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  • App crashes during connection attempts
  • Permission settings not persisting correctly
  • Incompatibility with specific adapter models (iCar Pro, Vgate, etc.)

Requested features

8 requests
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) adapter support
  • Full feature parity between iOS and Windows versions
  • Turkish language support
  • Improved UI scaling for modern iPhones
  • Expanded vehicle compatibility
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  • Programming capabilities in iOS version
  • Better adapter compatibility documentation
  • Support for non-Ford vehicle manufacturers

Asoft Inventory Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FORScan Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Asoft Inventory Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FORScan Viewer free?
FORScan Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asoft Inventory Scanner free?
Asoft Inventory Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FORScan Viewer or Asoft Inventory Scanner have ads?
Neither FORScan Viewer nor Asoft Inventory Scanner shows ads.

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