Comparison

OSDP Reader vs PxReader

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

Head to head
About

OSDP Reader

This utility app supports the latest OSDP card reader version 2.2. It offers extensive mobile virtual card number settings, including Wiegand and OSDP output formats, keypad settings, and LED light customization.

Highlights
  • OSDP 2.2 support
  • Mobile virtual card number
  • Wiegand output format settings
  • OSDP output format settings
  • Keypad output format settings
  • LED light color customization
  • Backlight setting
Features
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Support the latest version 2.2 of OSDP card reader, support mobile virtual card number, multiple settings for mobile card reader, such as Wiegand output format, OSDP output format, keypad output format, mobile virtual card number setting, LED light color, backlight setting…

About

PxReader

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Open PC-Axis (.px) statistical tables on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with PxReader. Files are processed locally on your device, so you can explore public statistics and research datasets privately and offline. Read row and column headings, filter categories, aggregate values, and pivot dimensions between rows and columns. Switch among languages embedded in multilingual PC-Axis documents without changing their content. The Info sheet shows title, source, units, publication dates, notes, contact and copyright details, available document languages, and remaining PC-Axis keywords. Export the current table view as a UTF-8 CSV file. PxReader Pro unlocks unlimited CSV exports through the existing monthly or annual subscription. Opening, viewing, filtering, pivoting, language switching, and metadata remain available without a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://flaviothomi.com/pxreader/privacy/

Screenshots

OSDP Reader3 screens
PxReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSDP Reader at none against PxReader's 2. OSDP Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PxReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OSDP Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OSDP Reader ships an update every 2 months, PxReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OSDP Reader versus PxReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSDP ReaderPxReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeburyFlavio Lorenzo Thomi

In-app purchases

None

OSDP Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PxReader

Subscriptions2
  • PRO7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is OSDP Reader free?
OSDP Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PxReader free?
PxReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSDP Reader or PxReader have ads?
Neither OSDP Reader nor PxReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OSDP Reader or PxReader?
OSDP Reader ships an update every 2 months, and PxReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, OSDP Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and PxReader on October 30, 2026.

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