Choos the Right Devices for Appshare Applications

We often receive questions about which devices work best with Appshare applications. The ideal choice depends on your specific application and how it will be used, but the guidelines below can help.

Browser Compatibility:

Appshare is a Progressive Web Application (PWA), which means it runs in a web browser. This provides flexibility, but it’s important to use a compatible browser. Any recent modern browser should work.

We regularly test Appshare on the latest versions of the following browsers:

• Chromium based – Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave
• Safari (both iOS and macOS)
• Firefox
• Android Chrome WebView – Velocity and SOTi Surf

Scanner Device Recommendations:

Because Appshare runs directly on the scanning device, adequate processing power and memory are important for good performance. We recommend devices with at least:

• Processor: 2.0 GHz quad-core processor or better
• RAM: At least 2GB

Important Note about Browsers on Android: We’ve observed issues with browsers built on top of the Android WebView. To avoid potential problems, we recommend installing Google Chrome and using it as the default browser for Appshare. See below for more technical details.

We have successfully tested apps on a Zebra TC8000 (dual core 1.7 GHz processor), showing that Appshare can run on slightly lower-spec devices that meet our RAM recommendation. Performance will vary depending on what other software is installed and what the app needs to do.

Device Brands:

Customers successfully use Appshare on warehouse scanning devices from leading manufacturers, including:

• Honeywell
• Zebra
• Casio