Comparison

QIAsphere vs Asphalos

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

Head to head
About

QIAsphere

Monitor QIAsphere-ready instruments remotely and in real-time. Receive push notifications for status updates, access results from anywhere, and track operational quality. Enhance lab productivity and security with cloud-based connectivity.

Highlights
  • Remote instrument monitoring
  • Real-time status updates
  • Push notifications
  • Access results from anywhere
  • Monitor operational quality
  • View and share run reports
  • Maintenance update alerts
Features
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QIAsphere App Achieve a new level of efficiency and productivity while being remote. Walk away from your instruments and keep track of instrument status. With QIAsphere App, you can monitor your QIAsphere-ready instruments remotely, in real-time: • Receive push notifications to keep track of your instrument status • Access results from anywhere, anytime • Check for instrument availability • Monitor the quality of your operation • View and share run reports • Never miss out on maintenance updates Connect your QIAsphere-ready instruments to QIAGEN’s comprehensive digital ecosystem today, for a unique user experience that improves your lab’s productivity and security through cloud-based connectivity.

About

Asphalos

Features
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Asphalos turns your access codes into sharp QR codes or Code128 barcodes, ready to scan — on a job site, an industrial facility, a checkpoint, or in everyday life (gym, locker, checkout). WHY ASPHALOS On the field, some codes are permanent — a site badge, a technician ID — while others change weekly — a temporary access code, an intervention code. Asphalos handles both: link a permanent login to its short-lived codes, give each one its own expiry rule, and let the app clean up what's no longer valid automatically. BUILT FOR QUICK ACCESS - Display any code full-screen, as QR or Code128, readable by any scanning terminal - The screen stays on while a barcode is displayed — present it as long as you need - Pin a code to the lock screen for instant access without unlocking, time-limited with a clear on-screen warning - Quick actions from the app icon open your most-used codes in one tap - Multi-column layout and keyboard shortcuts on iPad, for efficient management even in a mobile field setup ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Logins and codes, linked: attach a permanent ID to its temporary codes, scan both in sequence - Names, tags, and comments (with tappable links) to document each access - Favorites, search, sort, and manual reordering FLEXIBLE EXPIRY Never, after a number of days, a recurring weekday, a day of the month, or a fixed date — your temporary access disappears on its own, with no risk of forgetting or leaving a stale code around. FIELD-GRADE PRIVACY AND SECURITY Zero network, zero cloud, zero account. Everything is stored in your device's Keychain, optionally protected by Face ID or Touch ID, and automatically hidden during screen recording or mirroring. Built for environments where access confidentiality matters. Just as at home for everyday use — gym membership, locker, loyalty card — as it is for professional fieldwork.

Screenshots

QIAsphere4 screens
Asphalos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Asphalos at every 3 weeks against QIAsphere's every 5 months. QIAsphere's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). 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

QIAsphere ships an update every 5 months, Asphalos every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QIAsphere versus Asphalos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQIAsphereAsphalos
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQIAGEN GmbHQuentin Le Rouzic

In-app purchases

None

QIAsphere

No in-app purchases

None

Asphalos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QIAsphere free?
QIAsphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asphalos free?
Asphalos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QIAsphere or Asphalos have ads?
Neither QIAsphere nor Asphalos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QIAsphere or Asphalos?
QIAsphere ships an update every 5 months, and Asphalos every 3 weeks. Most recently, QIAsphere was updated on October 19, 2026 and Asphalos on October 21, 2026.

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