Comparison

VMReader vs Symmetrium

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

Symmetrium

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The Symmetrium client app provides a connection to Virtual Mobile infrastructure. Allows you access to work-related applications and data securely from your personal device without the risk of leaking work data through your mobile phone. Feature Highlights One app to connect to all work-related applications and data Secure access from anywhere to your virtual infrastructure in the cloud Access your work data in the cloud from your personal device while maintaining 100% separation Private browsing VoIP calls with a separate phone number from work

Screenshots

VMReader3 screens

Symmetrium3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Symmetrium at every 5 weeks against VMReader's every 3 months. VMReader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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, Symmetrium every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

VMReader versus Symmetrium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	VMReader	Symmetrium
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 months	Every 5 weeks — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	13.4 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	18 MB	86 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Suelware Inc.	Symmetrium LTD

In-app purchases

None

VMReader

No in-app purchases

None

Symmetrium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VMReader free?

VMReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Symmetrium free?

Symmetrium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do VMReader or Symmetrium have ads?

Neither VMReader nor Symmetrium shows ads.

Which is updated more often, VMReader or Symmetrium?

VMReader ships an update every 3 months, and Symmetrium every 5 weeks. Most recently, VMReader was updated on November 2, 2026 and Symmetrium on November 7, 2026.