Comparison

BAS vs Dev Star

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

Head to head
About

BAS

This utility app allows for the configuration of BAS-IP built-in and desktop readers with BLE modules. It enables adjustment of card operation modes, encryption settings, and audible confirmations for mobile identifier connections.

Highlights
  • Configure BLE readers
  • Adjust card operation modes (EM-Marine, MIFARE, BLE)
  • Set BLE ID encryption
  • Configure MIFARE card encryption and diversification
  • Set audible confirmation for mobile identifiers
  • Configure reader operating modes (Door, Touch, Gate/Barrier)
  • Save and upload reader configuration files
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BAS-IP UKEY Config is an application for setting the parameters of the BAS-IP built-in readers with the built-in BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) module, as well as individual BAS-IP UKEY desktop and wall readers with the built-in BLE module. Application features: · Adjustment of EM-Marine, MIFARE and BLE card operation modes - enabling and disabling of reading standards. · Setting the encryption for the BLE ID. This will make it possible to bind the identifiers encrypted key to the selected reader. · Enabling or disabling encryption modes for MIFARE Classic and MIFARE Plus cards. · Enabling diversification for MIFARE Classic and MIFARE Plus cards. · Configuring the audible confirmation when connecting mobile identifiers to the reader in standby and reading modes. · Setting the operating modes: Door, Touch, Gate/Barrier. · Setting the adjustable distance for the "Gate/Barrier" operating mode. · With the TR-03 reader, the configurator allows you to record MIFARE Classic and MIFARE Plus encryption cards. · Ability to save a file with settings for the specific reader. · Ability to upload a configuration file with settings to restore the reader parameters and for copying settings to other readers.

About

Dev Star

Features
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Description: Dev Star, the ultimate developer tool for encryption, hashing, device information, network scanning. It combines ease of use, robust security, and seamless data sharing capabilities to keep your plaintext information under lock and key, right in the palm of your hand. *What is this* Dev Star is an utility tool with the following features: 1. Allows any user who wish to encrypt any plain text for encryption to standards like SHA-1, MD5, etc. User just type in any text in the text box and the app will encrypt it and display the hashes in the appropriate sections (MD5, SHA-, etc) After encryption, the user now has the option to copy the desired hashes to another app or share the results via the Sharing option through channels like SMS, email, WhatsApp, etc. Effortless User Experience: Dev Star boasts a user-friendly interface that ensures both beginners and experts. Diverse Hashing Algorithms: Take your pick from a wide array of encryption methods, including SHA-1, MD5, SHA-256, SHA-224, and SHA-384. Customize your hash to suit your specific needs, from basic to ultra-secure. Bulletproof Security: Rest easy knowing that your data is never transmitted or stored beyond your device. Dev Star is dedicated to maintaining your privacy and data protection. Swift Copy-Paste Functionality: Seamlessly copy and paste your hashed data into other apps or share it with friends and colleagues. Dev Star ensures smooth integration with your device's clipboard. Offline Operation: No internet connection? No problem. Dev Star operates offline, providing top-notch security and convenience wherever you go. Cross-Platform Accessibility: Dev Star ensures that you can secure your data regardless of your preferred platform. 2. Insightful Device Information: Knowledge is security. Dev Star provides detailed device insights, including device make, operating system, and type. Dive deep into your network information with access to unique identifiers like UDID and IDFA, empowering you with the knowledge to safeguard your digital identity. 3.Host Scanner Stay one step ahead with our Host Scanner features. Uncover vulnerabilities and potential threats by scanning hosts on your network. Host scanning helps you detect vulnerabilities in a host that may be picked out for attack. Vulnerability scanning is performed to identify potential weaknesses. 4. Network Service Discovery & Registration 5. PING Ping is used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network. Ping works by sending an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Echo Request to a specified interface on the network and waiting for a reply. When a ping command is issued, a ping signal is sent to a specified address and it responds by sending an echo reply packet. 6. Port Scan An application can send traffic and listen on a particular port. The combination of an IP address and a port enables routing devices and the endpoint to ensure that traffic reaches the intended application. A port scan can provide a wealth of information about a target system. In addition to identifying if a system is online and which ports are open, port scanners can also identify the applications listening to particular ports and the operating system of the host. 7. Reverse/DNS Lookup - Find all DNS records for a domain name with this online tool. The DNS records include but are not limited to A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, NS, PTR, SRV, SOA, TXT, CAA, DS, and DNSKEY. - Performing a reverse DNS lookup allows users to find the hostname of an IP address. 8. Bluetooth Scan and Advertiser - Send advertising packets (PDUs) to broadcast data, and to allow other devices (scanners) to find & connect to them. - Searches the local area for Bluetooth-enabled devices & requests some information about each one 9. Sensor Data Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer 10. GPS 11. NFC - Tag Read, Ndef Write, Ndef Write Lock

Screenshots

BAS3 screens
Dev Star4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BAS at Free against Dev Star's $1.99. BAS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Dev Star's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On 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

BAS is free to download; Dev Star costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BAS ships an update every 9 months, Dev Star every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BAS versus Dev Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBASDev Star
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBAS-IP LPHotsource ESD

In-app purchases

None

BAS

No in-app purchases

None

Dev Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAS free?
BAS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dev Star free?
Dev Star costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BAS or Dev Star have ads?
Neither BAS nor Dev Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAS or Dev Star?
BAS ships an update every 9 months, and Dev Star every 3 days. Most recently, BAS was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dev Star on October 25, 2026.

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