Virtual Loop vs STid Settings v3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Virtual Loop
This utility app allows users to configure and monitor vehicle detection sensors. It enables exporting and importing sensor settings and provides visual and auditory feedback on sensor status.
- Configure vehicle detection sensors
- Export and import sensor settings
- Monitor sensor status visually
- Receive auditory alerts for sensor conditions
- Check sensor condition
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"Virtual Loop" is an App for setting and checking of the vehicle detection sensor OVS-02 series manufactured by OPTEX CO., LTD. It is possible to export the setting information of the sensor and import it with other units. The condition of the sensor could be checked by the color and sound on the App display. For details, please refer to the installation manual of OVS-02 series at the following link. URL:https://navi.optex.net/manual/09247/
STid Settings v3
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STid Settings is the next generation of our mobile application dedicated to configuring STid Architect® Blue readers. Designed for installers and security professionals, this app allows you to quickly and securely configure your STid readers directly from your smartphone. Thanks to its compatibility with SECard 3.10 (and earlier versions) and the STid Mobile ID Portal, you can centralize all your virtual configuration cards and access them easily wherever you are! STid Settings also offers several useful tools, such as : • Scan : Detect all Architect® Blue readers around your position • Get your configuration : Access all configuration details of the selected reader • Configure your reader : Apply your settings easily, quickly and with complete security Don't wait ! Start enjoying our new STid Settings app today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Virtual Loop at 12.0 against STid Settings v3'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.
Virtual Loop ships an update every 2 months, STid Settings v3 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Virtual Loop | STid Settings v3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OPTEX CO., LTD. | STid SAS |
In-app purchases
Virtual Loop
No in-app purchases
STid Settings v3
No in-app purchases
Questions
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