NateoOrb vs PDC Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NateoOrb
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NateoOrb is an app that enables users to automate workflows by signaling events, scan QR-codes, fill in forms, issue voice commands, etc. Workflows need to be designed specifically for a group of users, like a company or a department. But the app also works for small groups. Main target group are manufacturing facilities, logistics, field service and all kind of workflow related professional work environments. Targeted industries are production, mining, farming, transportation. The app collaborates with the NateoOrb cloud and users have to register and get their workflows implemented prior to productive use of the app.
PDC Scan
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Define your own operation data acquisition. Use the camera as a barcode / QR code scanner. Decide for yourself which information is automatically read out in the QR code. Simply define target fields and separators - done. Document additionally with photos. Record production data in real time, quantities produced, time, weights and many other options. Export the data via CSV, PDF, XML format. Transfer the data via email or FTP. A short pull gesture or tab on the corresponding button executes the data transfer. Use the predefined standard BDE lists such as parts, shipping, maintenance, time, inventory, maintenance or create your own. Talk to us if you have individual requirements or need for interfaces. The following fields are available: Transaction no Position number Project no Count storage place Article no Variant no designation unit price total price expiry date target stock date of entry purchasing price Unit Cost centre cost center designation Information1 Information2 Information3 Information4 Workplace operation length Width Height thickness weight palette Check1 Check2 Check3 time stamp start time end times Date1 date2 date3 capacity tracking code duration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NateoOrb at none against PDC Scan's 1. PDC Scan's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PDC Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NateoOrb asks for nothing beyond the download.
NateoOrb ships an update every 8 months, PDC Scan fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NateoOrb | PDC Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly โ better |
| Ads | โ | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | โ | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 โ better | 15.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen Bassaly | SNC GmbH |
In-app purchases
NateoOrb
No in-app purchases
PDC Scan
- Unlimited Version$64.99
Questions
Is NateoOrb free?
Is PDC Scan free?
Which is updated more often, NateoOrb or PDC Scan?
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