Mobile Data vs Device ID Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mobile Data
This app facilitates data collection for business and government to enhance productivity. It connects to a powerful design studio for creating custom mobile projects without programming. Features include asset tracking, field service reporting, and workstation assessments.
- Data collection for productivity
- Connects to Mobile Data Studio
- Drag and drop project development
- Asset tracking with GPS and camera
- Field service reporting
- Workstation ergonomics assessment
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Mobile Data for iPhone and iPad enables data collection to improve productivity in business and government. Mobile Data client connects to Mobile Data Studio, an integrated mobile project design studio, powerful wireless client and server, and data management system. Programming skills are not required to develop projects in Mobile Data Studio (MDS). Mobile Data projects are developed in Mobile Data Studio by a simple 'drag and drop' process. Three example projects are provided here in Mobile Data: * 'Track Assets' in the field using GPS and camera images, and record the operational status of the assets; * 'Field Service Report' to deploy, manage and record repair and maintenance of plant and equipment. Add parts and prices for service in the field, using Mobile Data Studio; Dynamic Data function can manage thousands of parts; and * 'Office Workstation' to assess the ergonomics and safety of computer workstations; each assessment point is supported by guidance notes for informed and consistent assessments. Tap point caption to see guidance notes. These projects are also available on the CreativityCorp web site where they can be amended in Mobile Data Studio. Instructions provided in Mobile Data Studio Skills online training via Support link below. Settings menu in Mobile Data enables TCP/IP connection to Mobile Data Studio, either by WiFi or mobile telephone network. A simple process, but again supported by instructions provided in Mobile Data Studio Skills online training via Support link below. Mobile Data operates in both 'connected' and 'unconnected' modes. CreativityCorp has provided mobile data solutions to business and government in over fifty countries for twenty years. Mobilise your business now with Mobile Data Studio.
Device ID Scanner
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Device ID Scanner provides the possibility to scan and collect the data matrix codes of the devices, place and organise these devices on a floor plan, creating sites ready to export as tdf or zip files for further usage to assist the panel setup and for user convenience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Device ID Scanner at every 2 months against Mobile Data's every 6 months. Mobile Data's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mobile Data ships an update every 6 months, Device ID Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mobile Data | Device ID Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mobile Technologies Pty Ltd | Teletek Group AD |
In-app purchases
Mobile Data
No in-app purchases
Device ID Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Mobile Data free?
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Do Mobile Data or Device ID Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mobile Data or Device ID Scanner?
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