Captis vs Serial Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Captis
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Captis utilizes the camera on your device to scan text, such as serial numbers, model names, and part numbers from equipment or documents to precisely connect a user to the technical content. It allows the scanned text to be edited, and then it performs a search in your web application for detailed technical content. It includes a history log to revisit previously scanned items as well the ability to mark scan items as a favorite. Captis is a companion to ONeSOURCE, a Technical Data Management (TDM) solution. ONeSOURCE is a modular framework for managing technical content, navigating complex diagrams, troubleshooting equipment failure, identifying and replacing parts, training field techs, or all of the above. It is an end-to-end product support system that can scale with your business, reduce costs, and gain efficiency as you grow.
Serial Collector
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Serial Collector โ Smart Serial Number Management Made Easy Collect equipment serial numbers fast. Export to Excel in one tap. SerialCollector is the fastest way to capture, organize, and share equipment serial numbers on-site โ whether you're doing an install, audit, or inventory check. Three ways to capture serials: Barcode & QR scanner โ point and scan any label instantly Live camera OCR โ read printed text directly from the label with a draggable scan region Manual entry โ type it in when labels are worn or inaccessible Stay organized on the job: Select the equipment type from a customizable dropdown โ add your own types anytime Tag each serial with a status: Good, Faulty, Needs Check, Retired, or Unknown Add a note to any entry for extra context All data saves automatically and survives app restarts Export and share your way: Excel (.xlsx) โ export your full session as a real Excel file with columns for serial number, equipment type, status, capture method, notes, and timestamp. Open it in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets for easy filtering and reporting Text file (.txt) โ clean plain-text report you can paste anywhere Share via Viber, Messenger, Email, AirDrop, or any app on your device Built for field work: No account, no cloud, no internet required โ everything stays on your device All data is stored locally and never shared with third parties You focus on your work โ Serial Collector handles the boring part. Stop typing. Start scanning. Stay organized. Your Privacy Matters: โข View our Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/serial-collector/home/policy โข And Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Serial Collector at every 3 weeks against Captis's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Captis ships an update every 20 months, Serial Collector every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Captis | Serial Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 177 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONEIL | Tien Hoang |
In-app purchases
Captis
No in-app purchases
Serial Collector
No in-app purchases
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