Comparison

iScanBrowser vs Reflektar

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

Head to head
About

iScanBrowser

This browser streamlines data entry into web apps and pages by automatically posting scanned barcodes and NFC data directly into fields. It eliminates manual tapping and reduces errors, supporting a wide range of scanning devices and legacy hardware.

Highlights
  • WebForm Rules (WFR) technology
  • Automatic data posting to web fields
  • Supports Barcode & NFC readers
  • Kiosk mode for full-screen display
  • Legacy RS-232 hardware support
  • Read/write NDEF data
  • HID card compatibility
Features
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iScanBrowser is the world's only customizable web browser to utilize WebForm Rules (WFR) technology to make scanning with Barcode & NFC Readers into Web Apps and Web Pages easy. Eliminate tap-to-focus user errors. With devices that connect to iOS in Keyboard mode, you must tap into a field and then scan. Manually tapping into each input field slows the user down and increases the likelihood of errors. iScanBrowser eliminates user errors with WFR technology. iScanBrowser is your Solution. By using WebForm Rules (WFR) technology, iScanBrowser allows the user to post data into virtually any field on any web page, including your custom made web application, no tapping required*! Simply set up the rules to target the desired target location for data, connect the scanning device, and capture– swipe the card, scan the barcode or RFID tag - the data is instantly posted to the designated field, every time. iScanBrowser also supports BlueSnap M6A wireless RS-232 dongles to enable legacy RS-232 hardware such as NFC/RFID & barcode readers, scales, calipers & sensors to work with your custom web app. iScanBrowser also features a full-screen Kiosk mode to maximize visibility, and has the ability to keep users on task by hiding browser controls, preventing unwanted URL entries. Read & write NDEF data using idChamp RS4. Open browser page to any URL stored on the RFID-NFC tag in NDEF format. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, Elite, iClass Seos, Prox, ioProx, Indalia, Casi-Rusco, AWID, EM4x00, NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, and many more. Use NFC & BLE credentials using idChamp RS4. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accept keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. iScanBrowser supports more brands of barcode and RFID readers than any product of its kind, including Scanfob® brand UHF, NFC, Barcode, idChamp® NF4x, RS3x, and many others, as well as numerous Bluetooth Smart (aka BLE), and MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth devices including Socket CHS family, Allflex RS420, Koamtac KDC Family, TSL UHF family, Tertium Blueberry family, CAEN qID family. Use RFID Web Wedge feature to capture UHF-RFID batch tags and post them to webpages instantly Ask about support for PosiTector 6000 surface coating measurement probe option. Other iScanBrowser Features: • Scans both Active & Passive RFID tags • Web Wedge feature posts batch RFID tags to webpages • Filter or ignore duplicate scans/reads • Inline audio/video files on web pages when server supports them • Allows printing of your browser pages using AirPrint. • Web-Form-Rules Wizard for easy setup to post scans to any field on any webpage • Use iScanBrowser on MacOS with Apple CPUs like M1, M2, etc. *Specialized settings may be required, and a may have a setup fee.

About

Reflektar

Features
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Reflektar is an asset management solution for municipalities, districts, counties, and other road authorities/jurisdictions who wish to better understand their traffic and transportation assets. Asset types include signs, posts, guardrail, roadways, pavement markings, signals, pedestrian crossings, and more. Reflektar enables the collection, mapping, and digital management of assets and asset activity, all captured and transferred in real time to secure cloud servers. Powerful data management, dashboards, and reporting makes Reflektar an invaluable decision support system. Features: • Build an asset inventory for any asset type • Record tasks performed on individual assets in the field • Record various types of data in task or inspection events including numeric, text, images, signature, and sketches. • Retrieve the full life history and any documents stored for the asset by scanning the QR tag associated with the asset and pulling data from cloud. • Print or export PDF reports for asset condition or any other task and asset related information. • Capture asset's GPS map location with each scan • Upload pictures and comments to individual assets • Manage all menu taxonomy and data retrieval in a simple to use web interface • Produce digital work orders and be notified when work is completed Please visit atstraffic.ca to request more information Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

iScanBrowser4 screens
Reflektar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reflektar at none against iScanBrowser's 14. Reflektar also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. iScanBrowser sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Reflektar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScanBrowser ships an update every 2 months, Reflektar every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iScanBrowser versus Reflektar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScanBrowserReflektar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.Nektar Inc.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

iScanBrowser

One-time14
  • Remove popup on new data for DISTO$19.99
  • Built-in NFC reading$19.99
  • NumberPad Limits$19.99
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  • Perform user JScript on scan$19.99
  • Floating Command Trigger$19.99
  • PIN for Settings view$19.99
  • Print Options Header/Footer$19.99
  • Main Functions$29.99
  • Batch scans upload$29.99
  • Enhanced Account Manager$29.99
  • runAppOnMacOS$49.99
  • Blank Screen on Motion Feature$49.99
  • S3 Scale Head$59.99
  • Built-in NFC writing$199.00
None

Reflektar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iScanBrowser free?
iScanBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reflektar free?
Reflektar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iScanBrowser or Reflektar have ads?
Neither iScanBrowser nor Reflektar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iScanBrowser or Reflektar?
iScanBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and Reflektar every 4 weeks. Most recently, iScanBrowser was updated on October 4, 2026 and Reflektar on October 2, 2026.

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