# MKScannerPro vs Ask the S

The clearest difference is rating: Ask the S at 5.0 against MKScannerPro's 1.0. Ask the S also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MKScannerPro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ask the S holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

MKScannerPro ships an update every 2 months, Ask the S every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MKScannerPro | Ask the S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mkscannerpro/id1584592633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-the-s/id1606817982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moko Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242868347) | [GOGov, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/351223719) |

## What reviewers say

### MKScannerPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mkscannerpro/id1584592633)

Configure MOKO BLE to WIFI gateway devices to connect to MQTT servers, AWS IoT, or Aliyun IoT. Once connected, the gateway scans for beacon advertising data and uploads it to your server.

**Highlights:** Configure BLE to WiFi gateways, Connect to MQTT servers, Support for AWS IoT, Support for Aliyun IoT, Scan beacon advertising data, Upload data to server

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ask the S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ask-the-s/id1606817982)

Submit service requests or ask questions to the Stanislaus Regional Transit Authority. This app provides a convenient way to stay connected with transit services.

**Highlights:** Submit service requests, Ask transit questions, Stay in touch with transit authority, Convenient communication tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MKScannerPro free?

MKScannerPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ask the S free?

Ask the S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MKScannerPro or Ask the S?

Ask the S is rated higher. MKScannerPro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ask the S averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MKScannerPro or Ask the S have ads?

Neither MKScannerPro nor Ask the S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MKScannerPro or Ask the S?

MKScannerPro ships an update every 2 months, and Ask the S every 5 months. Most recently, MKScannerPro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Ask the S on November 3, 2026.

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