Comparison

AsKey vs AsReader QC

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

Head to head
About

AsKey

This custom software keyboard allows users to input data scanned by an AsReader device directly into any app. Simply enable the keyboard, connect your AsReader, and scan barcodes to automatically input the data.

Highlights
  • Custom software keyboard
  • Connects with AsReader devices
  • Scans barcodes for data input
  • Works with any app
  • Easy setup via device settings
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This app is a custom software keyboard to input the data AsReader scan. How to use 1. Enable the custom keyboard after installing the app. Go to Setting > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard... and select "AsReader" Go back to Setting > General > Keyboard > Keyboards select "AsKey - AsReader", set "Allow Full Access" to ON. 2. Connect AsReader to iPhone/iPod touch 3. Open an app (e.g. memo, safari or web form) 4. Switch keyboard to Askey. AsKey will connect with AsReader. 5. Press the trigger buttons of the AsReader to scan a barcode. The scanned data will be inputted by the keyboard.

About

AsReader QC

Features
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Ensure labeling accuracy and streamline your quality control processes with QC Checker, the powerful iOS app designed for retailers and manufacturers who demand top-notch quality assurance. With AsReader's versatile scanning devices and Xemelgo's cutting-edge technology, QC Checker provides fast and reliable verification of RFID label encoding, ensuring they accurately match the UPC barcode. Key Benefits and Features: • Instant Verification: Confirm the accuracy of RFID labels against UPC codes in a matter of seconds, ensuring every item is properly labeled before reaching your customers. • Error Detection: Detect and flag encoding errors, duplicated tags, and unencoded labels, preventing costly mistakes and ensuring product identification transparency. • Bulk Tag Verification: Save time and effort by verifying RFID tags in bulk, eliminating hours of tedious manual sampling and minimizing the risk of human error. • Uncompromising Accuracy: Guarantee 100% labeling accuracy, instilling confidence in your inventory management and providing customers with a superior experience. • Seamless Integration: QC Checker is fully compatible with AsReader's handheld RFID scanners, including the ASR-0230D (barcode and RFID), ASR-L251G (gun-type), and ASR-030D (RFID-only) sleds, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow. Regain confidence in your RFID inventory tagging accuracy today with QC Checker from AsReader and Xemelgo! Download now and revolutionize your quality control processes for flawless product labeling.

Screenshots

AsKey3 screens
AsReader QC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AsReader QC at monthly against AsKey's every 3 months. 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

AsKey ships an update every 3 months, AsReader QC monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AsKey versus AsReader QC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsKeyAsReader QC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsterisk CorporationXemelgo

In-app purchases

None

AsKey

No in-app purchases

None

AsReader QC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AsKey free?
AsKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AsReader QC free?
AsReader QC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AsKey or AsReader QC have ads?
Neither AsKey nor AsReader QC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AsKey or AsReader QC?
AsKey ships an update every 3 months, and AsReader QC monthly. Most recently, AsKey was updated on July 7, 2026 and AsReader QC on September 6, 2026.

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