# Serialna vs MobileQMS

The clearest difference is rating: MobileQMS at 5.0 against Serialna's 3.5. MobileQMS also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Serialna's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Serialna sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and MobileQMS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MobileQMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Serialna ships an update every 5 months, MobileQMS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Serialna | MobileQMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serialna/id552327991/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileqms/id1497464296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 112 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NIPPON STEEL Hitachi Systems Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552327994) | [Mew Sang Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471783562) |

## What reviewers say

### Serialna

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serialna/id552327991)

This system streamlines customer flow for businesses like hospitals, pharmacies, and restaurants. It uses iPads and a printer to issue tickets, announce numbers, and manage waiting lists, with optional features for large-screen display and email notifications.

**Highlights:** Ticket issuing via iPad, Audio announcements for ticket numbers, Display of waiting list, Printer integration for dual tickets, Large screen TV output (in-app purchase), Email notifications for approaching turns (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call by E-Mail | $24.99 | per month |
| Call by E-Mail | $239.99 | per year |
| Request Information on TV | $59.99 | one-time |


### MobileQMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileqms/id1497464296)

This app provides an offline queue management system using a smartphone as a server. It allows for printing queue numbers via Bluetooth thermal printers and displaying the current queue status on web browsers or companion apps. Ideal for simple, single-line queuing needs.

**Highlights:** Offline operation, Smartphone as server, Bluetooth thermal printer support, Web browser display, Companion app integration, Token issuance, calling, and completion, Queue number recall

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to MobileQMS Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Serialna free?

Serialna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MobileQMS free?

MobileQMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Serialna or MobileQMS?

MobileQMS is rated higher. Serialna averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MobileQMS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Serialna or MobileQMS have ads?

Neither Serialna nor MobileQMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Serialna or MobileQMS?

Serialna ships an update every 5 months, and MobileQMS every 3 months. Most recently, Serialna was updated on October 14, 2026 and MobileQMS on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*