ScannerSettings vs Socket Mobile Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScannerSettings
Configure and test compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners. Customize symbologies, add prefixes/suffixes, and control user feedback like LEDs, beeps, and vibrations. Requires iOS 6.1+ and a compatible scanner.
- Configure compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners
- Test scanner functionality
- Define symbologies
- Set prefixes and suffixes
- Control LED, beep, and vibrate feedback
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ScannerSettings will only work with a compatible Socket Bluetooth CHS 7 or CHS 8 barcode scanner. It is used to configure and test the scanner. Configuration options include configuring the applicable symbologies, defining a suffix or prefix and controlling the user feedback mechanisms (LED, beep, vibrate). The CHS line is Apple iOS certified for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and sold separately. An iOS Version of 6.1 or higher is required.
Socket Mobile Companion
Enhance your Socket Mobile reader's performance with optimized modes for high-speed scanning or broad app compatibility. Access troubleshooting guides and learn about extended protection plans to keep your device operational.
- Optimized scanning modes
- High performance scanning
- Basic keyboard compatibility
- Troubleshooting support
- SocketCare protection plans
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Get the most out of your Socket Mobile reader PERFORMANCE --- Companion helps put your reader in the right mode. For apps that support high performance scanning, app mode is faster, more accurate, and easier to use. For all other apps, basic keyboard is compatible with most apps. SUPPORT --- Contact support to troubleshoot an issue or view solutions to common problems to resolve it yourself PROTECTION --- SocketCare protects more than just your reader, it protects your productivity. If your reader is damaged or broken, faster turnaround times mean you are back in business sooner. === As one of the earliest, certified iOS accessory manufacturers, we take pride in the products we make. We strive to offer the best in class customer service for the data capture industry. Visit https://www.socketmobile.com for more information about our products and SDK. Privacy Policy: https://www.socketmobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScannerSettings at 50% against Socket Mobile Companion's 0%. ScannerSettings also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Socket Mobile Companion's advantage is ratings volume (96 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Socket Mobile Companion sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. ScannerSettings asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScannerSettings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Socket Mobile Companion has 96 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ScannerSettings's written reviews are positive against 0% of Socket Mobile Companion's.
ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, Socket Mobile Companion every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScannerSettings | Socket Mobile Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (96 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 96 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile | Socket Mobile Limited |
Customer experience
ScannerSettings
Socket Mobile Companion
In-app purchases
ScannerSettings
No in-app purchases
Socket Mobile Companion
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