Comparison

MaxReader Admin vs BLE serial terminal V2

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

Head to head
About

MaxReader Admin

Features
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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

About

BLE serial terminal V2

Connect iOS devices to Bluetooth Low Energy serial port converters for bi-directional data exchange. Supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 interfaces, ideal for testing with SCADA, robots, and PLCs.

Highlights
  • BLE to Serial Port Support
  • Bi-directional Data Exchange
  • ASCII or Hex Format Data
  • Supports RS-232, RS-422, RS-485
  • BLE V4.x & V5.x Compatible
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The iOS portable devices will connect with the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to serial port converter devices and exchange data with them bi-directional. The serial port includes RS-232 or RS-422 RS-485 interfaces. The user will test the APP with the SCADA, Robot, UAV, PLC, CNC or etc. with the BLE to serial port devices. The APP will be customized to meet the specific applications. [Features]: 1. Support BLE to Serial Port 2. Sent and received data in ASC II or Hex format 3. Support BLE V4.x & V5.x version

Screenshots

MaxReader Admin4 screens
BLE serial terminal V23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BLE serial terminal V2 at monthly against MaxReader Admin's every 34 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

MaxReader Admin ships an update every 34 months, BLE serial terminal V2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
MaxReader Admin versus BLE serial terminal V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxReader AdminBLE serial terminal V2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnteus Fejlesztő, Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft.FUH CHERNG SHEU

In-app purchases

None

MaxReader Admin

No in-app purchases

None

BLE serial terminal V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxReader Admin free?
MaxReader Admin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLE serial terminal V2 free?
BLE serial terminal V2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaxReader Admin or BLE serial terminal V2 have ads?
Neither MaxReader Admin nor BLE serial terminal V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MaxReader Admin or BLE serial terminal V2?
MaxReader Admin ships an update every 34 months, and BLE serial terminal V2 monthly. Most recently, MaxReader Admin was updated on October 3, 2026 and BLE serial terminal V2 on October 2, 2026.

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