Comparison

Varcode B2B vs Astro Lithium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Varcode B2B

This app offers a wireless temperature monitoring solution for temperature-sensitive products, tracking their journey from origin to destination. It works by scanning Smart Tags™ to provide actionable insights into the cold chain. This tool is designed to enhance existing investments in product monitoring.

Highlights
  • Wireless temperature monitoring
  • Smart Tag scanning
  • Cold chain tracking
  • Actionable product information
  • Last-mile monitoring
Features
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Varcode provides an easy, low-cost cold chain wireless temperature monitoring solution for temperature sensitive products down to the last mile. Enhance and extend your process to get more out of your current investment. The Varcode Mobile app is the link between your product and actionable information. Simply Scan a Smart Tag™ to track your product’s journey and transform the way you see your cold chain. This app can ONLY be used with a Varcode Smart Tag™ and is NOT a general barcode reader.

About

Astro Lithium

Monitor your Astro Lithium battery status in real time via Bluetooth. View state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, and estimated runtime. Receive smart alerts and manage multiple batteries.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Estimated runtime calculation
  • Smart status alerts
  • Multi-battery support
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Dealer locator
Features
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Monitor your Astro Lithium battery in real time from your phone. Connect to any Astro Lithium battery via Bluetooth and instantly see your state of charge, voltage, current, temperature, power output, charge cycles, and estimated runtime remaining. FEATURES Real-Time Monitoring: See voltage, current, temperature, power, and state of charge updated live every two seconds. Estimated Runtime: Know how much battery life you have left. Uses a rolling average to give you a stable estimate even with variable loads like trolling motors. Smart Status Alerts: The app tells you exactly what your battery is doing. Idle, charging, discharging, fully charged, or low battery. If a protection event occurs, you get a plain-language explanation of what happened and what to do. Multi-Battery Support: Connect to multiple Astro Lithium batteries at once. Name each one (Trolling Motor, House Bank, etc.) so you always know which is which. Works With All Astro Lithium Batteries: Compatible with all bluetooth enabled Astro Lithium systems across our entire 12V, 24V, 36V, and 48V lineup. Built-In Support: Access troubleshooting guides, product manuals, dealer locator, and contact us directly from inside the app. Designed and built by Astro Lithium in Macclenny, Florida.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Screenshots

Varcode B2B3 screens
Astro Lithium3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Varcode B2B at every 2 months against Astro Lithium's every 5 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Varcode B2B against 5.0 for Astro Lithium. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Varcode B2B ships an update every 2 months, Astro Lithium every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Varcode B2B versus Astro Lithium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVarcode B2BAstro Lithium
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVarcode Ltd.Astro Lithium, LLC

Customer experience

Varcode B2B

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astro Lithium

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Varcode B2B

No in-app purchases

None

Astro Lithium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Varcode B2B free?
Varcode B2B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro Lithium free?
Astro Lithium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Varcode B2B or Astro Lithium?
Varcode B2B and Astro Lithium are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Varcode B2B or Astro Lithium have ads?
Neither Varcode B2B nor Astro Lithium shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Varcode B2B or Astro Lithium?
Varcode B2B ships an update every 2 months, and Astro Lithium every 5 months. Most recently, Varcode B2B was updated on September 30, 2026 and Astro Lithium on October 7, 2026.

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