MaxReader Admin vs dormakaba Setup App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxReader Admin
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This is the installer application of Anteus MaxReader proximity readers. It's required for configuration after the physical installation is done. If you wish to download the BLE mobile ID user application, look for MaxReader BLE ID application. For purchasing MaxReader products or access control / T&A systems, please contact us: www.anteus.eu
dormakaba Setup App
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The dormakaba Setup App simplifies the commissioning and maintenance process for doors equipped with the EntriWorX EcoSystem. The app receives the configuration data as a work package from the planning tool, EntriWorX Planner. With the work package, the user receives controlled access to the assigned doors. The app connects to the Connector One G2 via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), enabling secure and reliable data communication. The app then guides the user step-by-step through the entire commissioning or maintenance process. Connector and component information, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and connection details are readily accessible and continuously kept up to date.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: dormakaba Setup App at every 3 months against MaxReader Admin's every 34 months. MaxReader Admin's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MaxReader Admin ships an update every 34 months, dormakaba Setup App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaxReader Admin | dormakaba Setup App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Anteus Fejlesztő, Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft. | dormakaba Schweiz AG |
In-app purchases
MaxReader Admin
No in-app purchases
dormakaba Setup App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MaxReader Admin free?
Is dormakaba Setup App free?
Do MaxReader Admin or dormakaba Setup App have ads?
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