Comparison

ScannerSettings vs RoundCast Player Mini

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Configure compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners
  • Test scanner functionality
  • Define symbologies
  • Set prefixes and suffixes
  • Control LED, beep, and vibrate feedback
Features
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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.

About

RoundCast Player Mini

Features
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RoundCast Player Mini turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless tournament timer display. Pair it with RoundCast Console on your Mac to show live countdown timers anywhere at your venue. HOW IT WORKS 1. Run RoundCast Console on your Mac 2. Launch RoundCast Player Mini on your iPhone or iPad 3. The app automatically discovers and connects to the Console 4. Timer updates appear instantly — start, pause, adjust, and advance rounds from your Mac FLEXIBLE PLACEMENT Set iPhones and iPads at individual tables, scorekeeper stations, or competitor areas. Every device stays perfectly synchronized using wall-clock timing. FEATURES • Automatic Discovery — finds the Console on your local network with zero configuration • Auto-Reconnect — reconnects seamlessly if the network is interrupted • Clean Timer Display — large countdown optimized for readability • Sound Alerts — audio notification when the timer reaches zero • Full Customization — event titles, round names, backgrounds, and fonts all controlled from the Console • Multi-Round Support — automatically shows round progression and phase names • No Internet Required — everything runs on your local network PERFECT FOR • Tabletop gaming tournaments (Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Lorcana) • Esports events and LAN parties • Board game conventions • Academic competitions and quiz bowls • Debate and speech contests • Any event with timed rounds COMPANION APPS • RoundCast Console (macOS) — the controller • RoundCast Player (tvOS) — timer display for Apple TV All communication stays on your local network. No accounts, no cloud services, no subscriptions.

Screenshots

ScannerSettings4 screens
RoundCast Player Mini4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoundCast Player Mini at every 3 weeks against ScannerSettings's every 7 months. ScannerSettings's advantage is iOS requirement (7.1 vs 17.6). 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

ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, RoundCast Player Mini every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScannerSettings versus RoundCast Player Mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerSettingsRoundCast Player Mini
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket MobileMeeple Madness, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ScannerSettings

No in-app purchases

None

RoundCast Player Mini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScannerSettings free?
ScannerSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RoundCast Player Mini free?
RoundCast Player Mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScannerSettings or RoundCast Player Mini have ads?
Neither ScannerSettings nor RoundCast Player Mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScannerSettings or RoundCast Player Mini?
ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, and RoundCast Player Mini every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScannerSettings was updated on November 1, 2026 and RoundCast Player Mini on October 31, 2026.

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