Comparison

OSDP Reader vs bacbus

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

bacbus

Features
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BacBus puts a BACnet/IP and Modbus/TCP toolkit in your pocket. Whether you're commissioning a new install, troubleshooting a rooftop unit, or verifying a controller in the field, BacBus connects you to your building network in seconds — no laptop, no proprietary gateway, no clunky software. DISCOVER Scan your network and find BACnet/IP devices instantly. BacBus reads the objects other tools miss — where some scanners come back empty, BacBus pulls the full object list so you can see exactly what's on the wire. READ Poll live values from any point. Watch present-value, status flags, units, and object names update in real time. Read is always free. CONTROL (Pro) Write to points and command overrides right from your phone. Test a damper, force a setpoint, or verify a sequence on site — no truck roll back to the laptop. MODBUS/TCP Connect to any Modbus/TCP device, scan registers, and read or write coils and holding registers. Works with sparse and non-standard register maps. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Fast, native interface that works on cellular or site Wi-Fi • No account required to start scanning and reading • Handles real-world devices from major manufacturers • Designed by a controls integrator, for controls integrators FREE TO START Scan and read as much as you want, free. Unlock point control (writes and overrides) with a single one-time purchase — no subscription. Download BacBus and turn your phone into the only field tool you'll reach for.

Screenshots

OSDP Reader3 screens
bacbus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OSDP Reader at none against bacbus's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. bacbus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OSDP Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
OSDP Reader versus bacbus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOSDP Readerbacbus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeburyHarness Automation, LLC

In-app purchases

None

OSDP Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

bacbus

One-time1
  • BacBus Pro$29.99

Questions

Is OSDP Reader free?
OSDP Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bacbus free?
bacbus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OSDP Reader or bacbus have ads?
Neither OSDP Reader nor bacbus shows ads.

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