KTSync vs Core
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KTSync
This application facilitates the transfer of barcode data from a compatible reader to your Apple device. It allows for seamless data storage and supports both wedging and downloading barcode information.
- Bluetooth communication with KDC barcode readers
- Read and store barcode data
- Data transfer to iPod/iPhone/iPad
- Supports wedging barcode data
- Supports downloading barcode data
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KTSync® is a program which communicates with KoamTac's Barcode Reader KDC via Bluetooth. It enables user to read barcode data and store the data on an iPod/iPhone/iPad. It also supports wedging and downloading barcode from KDC.
Core
Streamline your business ordering process with this intuitive iOS application. Access your full catalog, track order history, and stay informed about promotions and new items. Improve accuracy and efficiency in managing your business operations.
- Full catalog visibility with costing
- 8-week order history tracking
- Promotional notifications and deals
- Reorder from past orders/invoices
- Barcode scanning via camera
- Access to promotional flyers
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Core-Mark’s revolutionary ordering application makes ordering easy and fun with any iOS device. Generate orders with greater accuracy and have access to important promotional information and tools to manage your business more efficiently. Key Features Include: • Full visibility to your entire ordering catalog along with costing information. • Access to 8-week order history, including average and last order quantities. • Notifications of pre-orders and deals. • Ability to create an order from a previous order or invoice. • Ability to use your camera to capture barcodes. • Promotional flyers and new item introductions. • Featuring Core-Mark PromoPowers and Smart Sets! Start ordering with Core-Mark for iOS today! Contact your Core-Mark representative for your unique log-in credentials.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KTSync at 5.0 against Core's 3.1. KTSync also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Core's advantage is ratings volume (59 vs 1). 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.
KTSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Core has 59 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
KTSync ships an update monthly, Core every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KTSync | Core |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.1 (59 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 59 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KoamTac. Inc | Tiva Software, LLC |
Customer experience
KTSync
Core
In-app purchases
KTSync
No in-app purchases
Core
No in-app purchases
