Maintenance by Socket Mobile vs Basir Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
This utility app allows users to upgrade the firmware on Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC readers and barcode scanners. It provides information on current and available firmware, device statistics, and configuration settings. Designed for advanced users, it facilitates essential maintenance for compatible hardware.
- Firmware upgrade
- Display firmware information
- Device statistics
- Device configuration
- Identify reader
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Maintenance by Socket Mobile implements the user interface to upgrade firmware of Socket Mobile Bluetooth LE NFC reader/writer, barcode scanners and perform other maintenance functions. Supported Functionality 1. Display operating firmware (GATT information) 2. Display firmware available for download 3. Perform firmware upgrade (download and flash instructions) 4. Display device statistics (no user information is shared) 5. Display device configuration information 6. Identify this reader This app is intended for advanced users. For questions and help, please contact support@socketmobile.com The Socket NFC readers which combines the latest 13.56 MHz contactless technology with Bluetooth 5 connectivity. They supports ISO 14443 Type A and B smart cards, ISO 15693 tags, MIFARE®, FeliCa®, and most NFC tags and devices compliant with ISO 18092 standard. The Countertop product supports two Bluetooth profiles: HID Keyboard Emulation (for native App support) and App Mode (for custom App development using our CaptureSDK). Please visit https://www.socketmobile.com for additional product information. CaptureSDK information is available at https://www.socketmobile.com/developers
Basir Plus
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The Basir Plus Tracking program is used for the company's production trackers. With this program you can manage your tracker. Application features: 1. Live tracking 2. Check the speed 3. Set speed limit alarm 4. Turn off the car 5. Set the GEO fence 6. And so improve Performance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Basir Plus at 13.0 against Maintenance by Socket Mobile's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Maintenance by Socket Mobile ships an update every 21 months, Basir Plus every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maintenance by Socket Mobile | Basir Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile | AmirHossein Razavi |
In-app purchases
Maintenance by Socket Mobile
No in-app purchases
Basir Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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