AsCamera vs AsReader QC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AsCamera
This app transforms your mobile device into a professional barcode scanner. It supports ultra-high-speed scanning of numerous 1D and 2D barcode types using your device's camera. An optional laser pointer accessory enhances targeting accuracy.
- Ultra-high-speed barcode scanning
- Supports 1D and 2D symbologies
- Uses built-in device camera
- Optional laser pointer accessory
- Professional barcode terminal functionality
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AsCamera is an app built with the "AsReader CAMERA Type" SDK. Enables you to scan 1D and 2D barcodes at ULTRA-HIGH-SPEEDS, using only the built-in camera of your iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Also, by using our Laser Pointer Module (an Aimer that is an external smartphone accessory called "AsReader CAMERA Type"), barcodes can be targeted and scanned accurately, without looking at the screen. This solves a large negative point of using other soft scan solutions. Easily turn your smartphone into a dedicated, professional barcode terminal by using AsReader CAMERA Type, a high-speed scanning solution with optional Laser-Pointer. AsCamera Currently Supports: [1D Symbologies] CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 Of 5(ITF), ISBN10, ISBN13, UPC-A, UPC-E, CodaBar(NW7), GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded [2D Symbologies] Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR CODE [OCR] Coming Soon!
AsReader QC
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Ensure labeling accuracy and streamline your quality control processes with QC Checker, the powerful iOS app designed for retailers and manufacturers who demand top-notch quality assurance. With AsReader's versatile scanning devices and Xemelgo's cutting-edge technology, QC Checker provides fast and reliable verification of RFID label encoding, ensuring they accurately match the UPC barcode. Key Benefits and Features: • Instant Verification: Confirm the accuracy of RFID labels against UPC codes in a matter of seconds, ensuring every item is properly labeled before reaching your customers. • Error Detection: Detect and flag encoding errors, duplicated tags, and unencoded labels, preventing costly mistakes and ensuring product identification transparency. • Bulk Tag Verification: Save time and effort by verifying RFID tags in bulk, eliminating hours of tedious manual sampling and minimizing the risk of human error. • Uncompromising Accuracy: Guarantee 100% labeling accuracy, instilling confidence in your inventory management and providing customers with a superior experience. • Seamless Integration: QC Checker is fully compatible with AsReader's handheld RFID scanners, including the ASR-0230D (barcode and RFID), ASR-L251G (gun-type), and ASR-030D (RFID-only) sleds, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Regain confidence in your RFID inventory tagging accuracy today with QC Checker from AsReader and Xemelgo! Download now and revolutionize your quality control processes for flawless product labeling.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AsReader QC at monthly against AsCamera's every 4 months. 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.
AsCamera ships an update every 4 months, AsReader QC monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AsCamera | AsReader QC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asterisk Corporation | Xemelgo |
In-app purchases
AsCamera
No in-app purchases
AsReader QC
No in-app purchases









