KTSync vs Zebra Scanner Control
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.
Zebra Scanner Control
Connect and manage Zebra cordless scanners with your iPhone or iPad. Control scanner settings, view scanned data, and access asset information remotely via Bluetooth.
- Connect and control scanners via Bluetooth
- Display scanned barcode data
- Control LED and beeper
- Configure scanner settings
- Query scanner asset information
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The Zebra Scanner Control app enables Zebra cordless scanners to be connected and controlled by a iPhone/iPad after Bluetooth pairing. Supported Functionality 1. Display scanned bar code data 2. From a iPhone/iPad control the LED, beeper and bar code scanner 3. From a iPhone/iPad perform device configuration such as enable/disable Symbologies 4. From a iPhone/iPad query and display scanner asset information The source code for this app is available within the Zebra Scanner SDK for iOS. https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/developer-tools/scanner-sdk-for-iOS.html For access to all Zebra’s scanner software tools, go to www.zebra.com/scannersoftware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KTSync at 5.0 against Zebra Scanner Control's 1.0. KTSync also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Zebra Scanner Control's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
KTSync ships an update monthly, Zebra Scanner Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KTSync | Zebra Scanner Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KoamTac. Inc | Zebra Technologies Corporation |
Customer experience
KTSync
Zebra Scanner Control
In-app purchases
KTSync
No in-app purchases
Zebra Scanner Control
No in-app purchases
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