Comparison

Barcode Scanner for Knack vs Apex Connect+

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner for Knack

This utility app scans various 1D and 2D barcode formats, directly posting the scanned content to your Knack.com applications. It's designed for use cases like inventory management and identity verification.

Highlights
  • Scans 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Supports EAN, UPC, Code-39, QR Code, Data Matrix, and more
  • Direct integration with Knack.com apps
  • Configurable database object and field for saving data
  • Useful for inventory, identity cards, and boarding passes
Features
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Works with Knack.com applications only. Scans barcodes in different formats: 1D barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code-39, Code-93, Code-128, ITF, Codabar 2D barcodes: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF-417, AZTEC Setup: 1. In the app settings, enter your Knack Application ID, Security Key 2. Select the database object and the field to save the scanned content Integrations: It posts results directly to your Knack app. No need to for integrations with Zapier or Integromat. Use Cases: 1. Inventory items 2. Identity cards 3. Boarding pass 4. *Custom solution Contact us for a custom solution tailored to your specific needs: info@soluntech.com

About

Apex Connect+

Features
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Control and monitor all your Apex MCU® smart devices from anywhere around the world. Apex Connect+ lets you control all your devices and provides precise location and notification engines that allows you to build complex automations with ease. Apex Connect+ requires an iPhone running iOS 12.0 or later and a configured Apex MCU instance. The instance must use Apex CLOUD to function if external access is required. Some of the supported products include: - Amazon Echo (Alexa) - Apple TV - Belkin WeMo - ecobee - Google Assistant - Google Cast - IKEA Trådfri (Tradfri) - Kodi/XBMC - MQTT - Nest - Philips Hue - Plex - Sonos - Wink - Yale Access - Z-Wave

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner for Knack3 screens
Apex Connect+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Apex Connect+ at 4 against Barcode Scanner for Knack's 2. Barcode Scanner for Knack's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). 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
Barcode Scanner for Knack versus Apex Connect+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner for KnackApex Connect+
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOLUNTECH SOCIEDAD POR ACCIONES SIMPLIFICADAApex Infosys India

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner for Knack

No in-app purchases

None

Apex Connect+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner for Knack free?
Barcode Scanner for Knack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Apex Connect+ free?
Apex Connect+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner for Knack or Apex Connect+ have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner for Knack nor Apex Connect+ shows ads.

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