Comparison

VMReader vs VAX Mobile

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

Head to head
About

VMReader

Features
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Read and program vending machines with Suelware VM-DEX, DSD-DEX, Keromat and Touchless Cashless devices using Bluetooth. Manual data capture is available for machines not supporting EVA-DTS file transfer via DEX (US) or DDCMP (EU). The app exports data in MS-Excel format or directly sends records to a VDI server or FileMaker database.

About

VAX Mobile

Monitor and control multiple VAX security systems remotely. View the status of doors, floors, inputs, and outputs, and execute system-level action plans. Access historical notifications for all system events.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple VAX instances
  • View door and floor status
  • Monitor inputs and outputs
  • Override and resume system controls
  • Execute action plans
  • View historical notifications
Features
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With this application you can - Manage and view multiple VAX instances - View status of your doors, floors, inputs and outputs - Override and resume your doors, floors, inputs and outputs - Execute system level action plans - View historical notifications for your doors, floors, inputs, outputs and action plans

Screenshots

VMReader3 screens
VAX Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VAX Mobile at monthly against VMReader's every 3 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

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

VMReader ships an update every 3 months, VAX Mobile monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
VMReader versus VAX Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVMReaderVAX Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuelware Inc.Vicon Industries Inc.

In-app purchases

None

VMReader

No in-app purchases

None

VAX Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMReader free?
VMReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VAX Mobile free?
VAX Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VMReader or VAX Mobile have ads?
Neither VMReader nor VAX Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VMReader or VAX Mobile?
VMReader ships an update every 3 months, and VAX Mobile monthly. Most recently, VMReader was updated on October 11, 2026 and VAX Mobile on October 2, 2026.

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