# PatchScan

> Scan BSA patches for issuance, manufacturing, and authenticity details. (iPhone/iPad app by Boy Scouts of America.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchscan/id645573864 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boy Scouts of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/327240448)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.65/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2013-05-16
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchscan/id645573864/reviews.md

## What is PatchScan?

Use PatchScan to get important information about Boy Scouts of America® Officially Licensed patches that have a special PatchScan code on the back! With an internet connection, you can quickly access how many of each patch were really issued, which organization issued them, and manufacturing details.

You'll even see a scan of a patch from the same production run so you can verify that the patch in your hand is legit.

Make better patch trades and get PatchScan today for FREE!

PatchScan's official launch party is at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Official Jamboree Shoulder Patches are required to have a PatchScan code on the back.

PatchScan is a project of the Boy Scouts of America's licensing programs.

Boy Scouts of America®, the Universal Emblem, BSA®, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

## Key features

- Scan officially licensed BSA patches
- View patch issuance numbers
- Identify issuing organizations
- Access manufacturing details
- Verify patch authenticity with production scans
- Enhance patch trading

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchscan/id645573864/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Scanner needs to be fixed

*2026-05-31, version 1.2*

I have been trading in BSA for a few years now and have been using the scanner ever sence I had been told about it during a jamboree . I was hoping this app would make it faster and add the availablity logging my patches. Sadly, the scanner didn't recognize any of the patches QR codes as QR codes like the site does. I hope this can be fixed soon.

### 1/5 — Camera

*2026-04-03, version 1.2*

The camera doesn’t want to find the QR code and then is pointless, the website is good though.

### 2/5 — .

*2026-01-07, version 1.2*

Good idea though app doesn’t scan codes anymore and doesn’t have a search bar like the browser version does

### 2/5 — Great idea, but……..

*2025-10-11, version 1.2*

Great idea and I used at first but it is no longer working. It needs some mayor updates.

### 2/5 — Please fix the app Camera does not recognize QR codes and there’s no way to manually add a patch.

*2025-08-08, version 1.2*

We love this app and as a member of scouting for many years and a leader and scouts. I would really like to see this work. The app does not recognize QR codes.

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2025-04-04, version 1.2*

Seems like a great idea, but it never, and I mean NEVER scans a code. There’s no manual capture option if the auto scan decides it doesn’t want to work, so it simply wasted storage space on my phone.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on newer iPhones

*2024-10-09, version 1.2*

Due to camera changes, this no longer works with newer iPhones. It can’t engage the macro the default lens can’t focus on items close enough to read the QR code. Please update to utilize macro lens use.

### 2/5 — My collection is too old

*2024-08-16, version 1.2*

It does what it advertises, but that requires the patches to have the code and there is no manual search feature. I only have two patches in my entire collection with the code on it because I got the rest of them before the codes were standard. Pretty disappointed that I can’t at least log my patches manually without the authentication feature. Would be five stars if I could do that.

### 5/5 — cuts amazing

*2023-07-24, version 1.2*

the knives work better than advertised and slice right through any fruit or vegetable. i highly recommend them for any self respecting chef.

### 2/5 — Patch Info Wrong

*2023-07-22, version 1.2*

There is no way to report missing or incorrect patch info, which causes confusion during trades.

## Frequently asked questions about PatchScan

### What does PatchScan do?

PatchScan allows users to scan officially licensed Boy Scouts of America patches that have a special PatchScan code on the back. Upon scanning, the app provides important information such as how many of each patch were issued, which organization issued them, and manufacturing details. It also offers a scan of a patch from the same production run for authenticity verification.

### How can I verify if my patch is authentic with PatchScan?

PatchScan helps verify patch authenticity by providing access to details from the same production run. When you scan a patch with a PatchScan code, you can view a scan of another patch from that specific production run. This allows you to compare and confirm that the patch in your hand is legitimate and part of the official release.

### Is PatchScan free to use?

Yes, PatchScan is available for free. The app is a project of the Boy Scouts of America's licensing programs and is designed to provide valuable information to collectors and traders without any cost.

### What kind of patches can I scan with PatchScan?

You can scan Boy Scouts of America® Officially Licensed patches that feature a special PatchScan code on the back. This includes official Jamboree Shoulder Patches, which are required to have a PatchScan code. The app is specifically designed for these licensed BSA items.

### Who is the target audience for PatchScan?

The primary audience for PatchScan includes Boy Scouts of America patch collectors, traders, and enthusiasts. It is particularly useful for those who want to gather detailed information about their patches, verify their authenticity, and make more informed decisions during patch trades.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2017-07-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### V1.1 — 2013-07-04

Updated in version 1.1!

# Patches that are part of a set now show a preview of the other patches in the set along with the quantity issued.
# Patches that have been reordered now correctly display the total lifetime quantity issued.
# Patches now correctly show the "Patch Type" when that data is available.
# Font size for patch attributes now autoscales to fit longer values.

### V1.0 — 2013-05-16

No release notes.

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