Comparison

Zebra Scanner Control vs Luxe Loupe

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

Head to head
About

Zebra Scanner Control

This application allows users to connect and control Zebra cordless scanners via Bluetooth from an iPhone or iPad. It supports displaying scanned data, managing scanner settings like LEDs and beepers, and querying device information such as battery status and firmware.

Highlights
  • Display scanned barcode data
  • Control scanner LED and beeper
  • Enable/disable barcode symbologies
  • Query scanner asset information
  • View scanner battery statistics
  • Update scanner firmware
  • Push scanner configurations
Features
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The Zebra Scanner Control app enables Zebra cordless scanners to be connected and controlled by a iPhone/iPad after Bluetooth pairing. Supported Functionality 1. Display scanned barcode data 2. From a iPhone/iPad, control the LED, beeper and bar code scanner 3. From a iPhone/iPad, perform device configuration such as enable/disable Symbologies 4. From a iPhone/iPad, query and display scanner asset information 5. From a iPhone/iPad, query and display scanner battery statistics 6. From a iPhone/iPad, update a scanner firmware 7. From a iPhone/iPad, push a scanner configuration The source code for this app is available within the Zebra Scanner SDK for iOS. https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/developer-tools/scanner-sdk-for-iOS.html For access to all Zebra’s scanner software tools, go to www.zebra.com/scannersoftware.

About

Luxe Loupe

Features
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Luxe Loupe is the mobile companion to Luxe, the all-in-one platform built for independent jewelry and watch retailers. Designed for store staff, it brings your entire store to the sales floor, the repair counter, and trade shows. CLIENTS & CLIENTELING • Look up any customer instantly — purchase history, portfolio, ring sizes, wishlists and important dates • Track opportunities through your sales pipeline • Get daily prompts on which clients to reach out to and why MESSAGING & CALLS • Text, email and WhatsApp your clients from your store's number • Built-in softphone to call clients from the app • Push notifications for mentions, messages and assigned work POINT OF SALE • Create transactions, take deposits and track layaways and special orders • Send payment links REPAIRS & CUSTOM WORK • Take in repairs with photos, track job status from intake to pickup • Clients are notified automatically when their piece is ready INVENTORY • Search SKUs by number, style or barcode • Photograph items and attach them to records SECURE BY DESIGN • Sign in with your Luxe account and unlock with Face ID Luxe Loupe requires an active Luxe account provided by your store.

Screenshots

Zebra Scanner Control4 screens
Luxe Loupe4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zebra Scanner Control and Luxe Loupe are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zebra Scanner Control versus Luxe Loupe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZebra Scanner ControlLuxe Loupe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZebra Technologies CorporationLuxe Software

In-app purchases

None

Zebra Scanner Control

No in-app purchases

None

Luxe Loupe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zebra Scanner Control free?
Zebra Scanner Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luxe Loupe free?
Luxe Loupe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zebra Scanner Control or Luxe Loupe have ads?
Neither Zebra Scanner Control nor Luxe Loupe shows ads.

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