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Quadcorder

Quadcorder

by Adam McElhaney

75 ratings
127 reviews
#167 in paid Entertainment
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
👑 Role Playing
🕹 Simulation
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 16, 2008
  • February 12, 2016

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Adam McElhaney
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About

Transform your device into a futuristic scanner with multiple animated scanning modes and sound effects. Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts looking to enhance their imaginative play and role-playing experiences.

✓Futuristic scanning device simulation
✓Three distinct scanning modes
✓Animated graphics
✓Sound effects
✓Customizable background volume and sound
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Quadcorder. Based on 75 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 🎮Fun and entertaining novelty app for Star Trek fans
  • 🔊Authentic sound effects and beeps
  • 🎨Colorful and visually appealing graphics
  • ⚡Responsive button interactions
  • 💰Affordable price point ($0.99-$2.00)
  • 🎭Great for cosplay and conventions
  • 😄Effective for pranking and amusing friends
  • 🖖Nostalgic appeal for Trek enthusiasts
  • 🔄Developer actively maintains and updates app
  • 📱Works across multiple iOS devices

Negative things

  • 🐛Sound functionality breaks with iOS updates
  • 📱Not optimized for newer screen sizes
  • ❌No actual functional features or real sensor integration
  • 🔇Muted by default, confusing for new users
  • ⚠️Inconsistent audio across different iOS versions
  • 🎬Emergency button animation stopped working
  • 📊Limited to single screen with variations
  • 🔌Crashes on some iOS versions
  • 🎯Buttons lack meaningful functionality
  • ⏱️Limited replay value after initial novelty wears off
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What's New in Quadcorder

2.1

February 12, 2016

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Bug fixes. New name

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This app dropped -12 positions in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on July 30, 2026.

User reviews

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Great App to Cord Things

Nice to have when you need to investigate an alien planet or any radiation or EM anomalies. Well worth it. Get this!
joeharmjoeharm

Fun roleplaying app!

This app is a fun little roleplaying simulation app, turning your phone screen into a tricorder-adjacent screen, with authentic SFX, and cool little mock “data” that changes based on the 4 or 5 buttons you can press. Some buttons toggle, others bring up DNA scan info for the “BIO” button, etc.

None of the data correlates with anything your phone can “scan” or draw from like the Health app, but I didn’t really expect it to, it’s just a fun little app to keep on your phone for those sessions of playing the Star Trek TTRPG game, or visiting Star Trek Conventions.

I definitely think there’s room for improvement & expansion, as it only has the one screen which changes to show different types of data, (biological, geological, etc), but for $2, I would recommend it for any Trek fans.

Live Long, and Prosper, my friends. 🖖😄
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Quillian the RidiculousQuillian the Ridiculous

Tricorder

I like to see more updated features in the quadcoder
TemperalNexusTemperalNexus

Great Fun & Cleverly Done!

I greatly enjoy this app and have been using it for years! Wonderful actions on screen with sound effects. Looks real - sounds real. I have spoofed many friends with it!
Li'l BossLi'l Boss

Simple must have

What trek fan does not want to have a tricorder on the palm of your hand? All buttons work, realistic sounds. I do wish there are more options but it’s not like there is something else out there that’s better. I use the bio scanner on my kids until my wife told them.
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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Sound stops working after iOS updates

Bug

Emergency data upload button animation broken

Bug

App crashes on iOS 9 and later versions

Bug

No audio on iOS 14.2 and newer

Bug

Intermittent sound functionality

Bug

Library button no longer switches input categories

Bug

GPS and decibel readings show random numbers

Bug

App not appearing in Settings for sound control

Bug

Screen ratio not optimized for iPhone 5, 5s, 6s Plus

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Coordinates and decibel level functions non-functional

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Requested Features

14 requests

Update for iPhone 14+ and iPad Pro screen sizes

Feature

Real sensor integration (camera, GPS, accelerometer)

Feature

Medical/body scan display screen

Feature

More interactive screens and functionality

Feature

Voyager or Nemesis tricorder variants

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Background scanning sound toggle in app settings

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Custom image display on screen

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Actual scanning sound tied to motion/gestures

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Additional emergency alerts and life sign notifications

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Code blue and medical alert sounds

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iPad version with full screen support

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LCARS interface improvements

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More button interactivity and options

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Off button to toggle beeps and lights

Feature

FAQ

What does Quadcorder do?

Quadcorder transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a futuristic scanning device. It features three different scanning modes with animated graphics and sound effects to simulate a sci-fi experience.

What are the key features of Quadcorder?

Key features include three distinct scanning modes, animated graphics, immersive sound effects, and controls for background volume and sound accessible through the device's Settings application.

Is Quadcorder free to use?

Yes, Quadcorder is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it entirely free for users to enjoy.

What is the intended use of Quadcorder?

This app is intended purely for entertainment purposes. It is designed to be a fun tool for sci-fi fans and role-players to enhance their imaginative experiences, not for actual scanning functionality.

How do I access different animations in Quadcorder?

To access other animations, press the Library AB button once. Then, press one of the DEVICE INPUT buttons that is not currently active to switch between them.