MaxReader BLE ID vs MAC Vendor Lookup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MaxReader BLE ID
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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
MAC Vendor Lookup
Instantly identify the manufacturer of any MAC address using an offline database. Scan addresses with your camera or extract them from text and logs. Organize your findings with history, tags, and favorites.
- Instant offline MAC address lookup
- Bundled IEEE OUI database
- Camera scanner with OCR
- Bulk extraction from text/logs
- History with notes and tags
- Insights view of seen vendors
- Home-screen widget
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MAC Vendor Lookup is the fastest way to identify the manufacturer behind any MAC address — fully offline, with no accounts, no tracking, and no ads. Paste any MAC address and instantly see the vendor, OUI block, registry, and assignment range. The full IEEE OUI database (35,000+ vendors) is bundled with the app and works without an internet connection. Use the camera scanner to read MAC addresses off router labels and device stickers, or paste a wall of text from a log file and let the bulk extractor pull every address it can find. FEATURES • Instant offline lookup — no network calls, no waiting • Bundled IEEE OUI database, fully up to date • Camera scanner with on-device OCR • Bulk extraction from pasted text, logs, or imported files • History with notes, tags, and favorites • Insights view summarizing your most-seen vendors • Home-screen widget for recent lookups • Share Sheet extension — extract MACs from any app • Shortcuts & App Intents — automate lookups from anywhere on iOS • iPad and iPhone, light and dark mode, full Dynamic Type and VoiceOver PRIVACY This app is fully offline. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Your lookups, notes, and tags never leave your device. TIP JAR The app is free. If it earns its keep on your home lab, network closet, or pen-test rig, an optional tip is appreciated. Tips unlock nothing — everything in the app is already yours. Made with care in the lab.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MAC Vendor Lookup at monthly against MaxReader BLE ID's every 34 months. MaxReader BLE ID's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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 BLE ID ships an update every 34 months, MAC Vendor Lookup monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaxReader BLE ID | MAC Vendor Lookup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anteus Fejlesztő, Kereskedelmi és Szolgáltató Kft. | Stephen Choate |
In-app purchases
MaxReader BLE ID
No in-app purchases
MAC Vendor Lookup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MaxReader BLE ID free?
Is MAC Vendor Lookup free?
Do MaxReader BLE ID or MAC Vendor Lookup have ads?
Which is updated more often, MaxReader BLE ID or MAC Vendor Lookup?
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