ScannerSettings vs RoundCast Player Mini
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.
RoundCast Player Mini
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | ScannerSettings | RoundCast Player Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Socket Mobile | Meeple Madness, LLC |
In-app purchases
ScannerSettings
No in-app purchases
RoundCast Player Mini
No in-app purchases





