OptiConnect vs Purplepoint Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OptiConnect
Manage and connect your Bluetooth Low Energy barcode scanners directly from your smartphone. Streamline workflows for business owners, retail professionals, and warehouse managers with comprehensive scanning features.
- Connect BLE barcode scanners
- Manage OPN-6000, OPN-2500, OPN-2006, PX-20, RS-3000
- Streamline business workflows
- Enhance barcode scanning experience
- Smartphone integration
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Experience seamless barcode scanner management with OptiConnect, the dedicated mobile application by Opticon. OptiConnect empowers you to effortlessly connect and manage your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) barcode scanners—including the OPN-6000, OPN-2500, OPN-2006, PX-20 and RS-3000 directly from your smartphone. Whether you're a business owner, retail professional, or warehouse manager, OptiConnect streamlines your workflow by providing a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance your barcode scanning experience.
Purplepoint Go
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With the Purplepoint Go app, you can easily configure each Grabber via NFC. Start the app, scan the device, and set the signal reading in seconds. The app also makes it easy to organize your devices into Groups – map-like structures that provide an overview of the equipment and help you find the right device directly on the factory floor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OptiConnect at every 3 weeks against Purplepoint Go's every 3 months. OptiConnect also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.1). 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.
OptiConnect ships an update every 3 weeks, Purplepoint Go every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OptiConnect | Purplepoint Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Opticon Development | M2M Solutions AB |
In-app purchases
OptiConnect
No in-app purchases
Purplepoint Go
No in-app purchases
