Comparison

Pockethernet 2 vs BradyScan

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

Head to head
About

Pockethernet 2

This tool assists computer network professionals with Ethernet network installation and maintenance. It allows for measurements, remote control of functions, and report generation when used with a connected device.

Highlights
  • Network analysis
  • Ethernet installation support
  • Maintenance tool
  • Remote function control
  • Measurement capabilities
  • Report generation
Features
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Pockethernet 2 is a tool for computer network professionals. It's a smartphone connected cable and network analyzer that helps you in the installation and maintenance of Ethernet networks. The app enables you to make measurements with the Pockethernet device, remote control every function and generate a report of your findings.

About

BradyScan

This app streamlines barcode management by allowing users to scan multiple types, generate various barcode formats, and print directly to compatible devices. It offers advanced features like error correction, image-to-barcode conversion, and voice-to-barcode encoding for efficient data handling.

Highlights
  • Multi-barcode scanning (up to 128)
  • Generate 34 barcode types
  • Print to 9 Brady printers
  • Image to Barcode conversion
  • Speech to Barcode encoding
  • Scan to Google Sheets
  • Export in CSV, XML, JSON
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BradyScan consolidates the entire scanning workflow into a single, powerful mobile app. Seamlessly scan over 48 types of barcodes, instantly generate 34 different barcode types (including GS1) and print directly to nine different Brady printers — all from the mobile device you already carry. Key features: – Multi-barcode scanning: scan up to 128 barcodes at once – Continuous scanning: eliminate the need to stop and start – Error correction: detect and correct damaged or unreadable QR codes – Image to Barcode technology: transform printed text from an image into a scannable barcode – Speech to Barcode technology with BradyVoice: simply state the data you need encoded and BradyScan instantly generates the corresponding barcode – Security check: prevent the scanning of malicious barcodes – Scan to Google Sheets: scan and input barcode values directly into a Google Sheet – File sharing: export scanned data to Google Sheets, or send it via email and text in CSV, XML or JSON formats – Pinch zoom: manually zoom in for precise targeting of small or hard-to-read codes

Screenshots

Pockethernet 24 screens
BradyScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BradyScan at 4.8 against Pockethernet 2's 3.0. BradyScan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). Pockethernet 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. BradyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pockethernet 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BradyScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BradyScan has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pockethernet 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of BradyScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pockethernet 2 ships an update every 2 months, BradyScan every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pockethernet 2 versus BradyScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPockethernet 2BradyScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPoket Hardware GmbHBrady Corporation

Customer experience

Pockethernet 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BradyScan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pockethernet 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BradyScan

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$199.99

Questions

Is Pockethernet 2 free?
Pockethernet 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BradyScan free?
BradyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pockethernet 2 or BradyScan?
BradyScan is rated higher. Pockethernet 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while BradyScan averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.
Do Pockethernet 2 or BradyScan have ads?
BradyScan shows ads; Pockethernet 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pockethernet 2 or BradyScan?
Pockethernet 2 ships an update every 2 months, and BradyScan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pockethernet 2 was updated on November 4, 2026 and BradyScan on November 5, 2026.

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