Comparison

KTSync vs MxAsset

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MxAsset

Features
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MxAsset by A3J Group, LLC is a mobile application designed to interact with assets and equipment listed in IBM Maximo Asset Management. The ability to walk up to an asset, scan its barcode or enter its information, and quickly view all relevant maintenance facts about that asset is extremely valuable. Users can not only view asset information, but also have the ability to create and view meter readings, create work orders or service requests, and toggle asset downtime. MxAsset makes interacting with Maximo assets easy. All on the go, and all using the authorized IBM Maximo API's. Visit https://a3jgroup.com/a3j-labs/ for more information.

Screenshots

KTSync3 screens
MxAsset4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: KTSync at monthly against MxAsset's every 2 months. MxAsset's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KTSync ships an update monthly, MxAsset every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KTSync versus MxAsset: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKTSyncMxAsset
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoamTac. IncA3J Group, LLC

In-app purchases

None

KTSync

No in-app purchases

None

MxAsset

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KTSync free?
KTSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MxAsset free?
MxAsset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KTSync or MxAsset have ads?
Neither KTSync nor MxAsset shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KTSync or MxAsset?
KTSync ships an update monthly, and MxAsset every 2 months. Most recently, KTSync was updated on September 17, 2026 and MxAsset on September 19, 2026.

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