Comparison

OptiConnect vs TPNI Multi

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Connect BLE barcode scanners
  • Manage OPN-6000, OPN-2500, OPN-2006, PX-20, RS-3000
  • Streamline business workflows
  • Enhance barcode scanning experience
  • Smartphone integration
Features
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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.

About

TPNI Multi

Features
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TPNI Multi-Function Onsite enables on-site event staff to scan badges, verify session attendance, and print badges directly to a Zebra printer via Bluetooth. Designed for the TPNI event management platform, it streamlines check-in and badge printing at any event.

Screenshots

OptiConnect4 screens
TPNI Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TPNI Multi at every 3 days against OptiConnect's every 3 weeks. OptiConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OptiConnect ships an update every 3 weeks, TPNI Multi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OptiConnect versus TPNI Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOptiConnectTPNI Multi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpticon DevelopmentThe Pulse Network Inc

In-app purchases

None

OptiConnect

No in-app purchases

None

TPNI Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OptiConnect free?
OptiConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TPNI Multi free?
TPNI Multi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OptiConnect or TPNI Multi have ads?
Neither OptiConnect nor TPNI Multi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OptiConnect or TPNI Multi?
OptiConnect ships an update every 3 weeks, and TPNI Multi every 3 days. Most recently, OptiConnect was updated on September 24, 2026 and TPNI Multi on September 23, 2026.

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