Comparison

MaxReader BLE ID vs PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

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

Head to head

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

PLX INC. Control Your Devices

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

MaxReader BLE ID

Features

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Anteus MaxReader BLE ID is the user application of Anteus' MaxReader proximity readers, which can utilize mobile phones as proximity credentials in electronic access control systems. This application use Bluetooth® Smart technology as an alternative to RFID credentials. The application is compatible with Anteus MaxReader RFID readers only. These readers - depending on their options - are capable to read numerous RFID technologies beside BLE mobile identification and work with any electronic access control systems. For purchasing MaxReader products or access control / T&A systems, please contact us: www.anteus.eu

About

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

Features

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This is a utility app to automatically configure the Bluetooth Low Energy modules for PLX Devices Inc products XFoil Remote, XFoil Control and Legion Solar Regulator. Simply power on the device and tap scan. Once the device is paired, tap send and the configuration commands will automatically send to the bluetooth device.

Screenshots

MaxReader BLE ID4 screens

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PLX Devices BT LE Programmer at every 15 months against MaxReader BLE ID'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 BLE ID ships an update every 34 months, PLX Devices BT LE Programmer every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

MaxReader BLE ID versus PLX Devices BT LE Programmer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MaxReader BLE ID	PLX Devices BT LE Programmer
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 34 months	Every 15 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	13.0	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	11 MB	4 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Anteus Fejlesztő, Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft.	PLX Devices, INC.

In-app purchases

None

MaxReader BLE ID

No in-app purchases

None

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaxReader BLE ID free?

MaxReader BLE ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is PLX Devices BT LE Programmer free?

PLX Devices BT LE Programmer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MaxReader BLE ID or PLX Devices BT LE Programmer have ads?

Neither MaxReader BLE ID nor PLX Devices BT LE Programmer shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MaxReader BLE ID or PLX Devices BT LE Programmer?

MaxReader BLE ID ships an update every 34 months, and PLX Devices BT LE Programmer every 15 months. Most recently, MaxReader BLE ID was updated on October 4, 2026 and PLX Devices BT LE Programmer on October 10, 2026.