# Scanner by i — You only scan once

> You only scan once (iPhone/iPad app by Ghozt Systems Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-by-i/id6742121046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ghozt Systems Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/942750403)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 16 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese
- Released: 2025-09-12
- Data updated: 2026-05-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-by-i/id6742121046/reviews.md

## What is Scanner by i?

A fast, lightweight QR code scanner built for everyday use, and for discovering something more.

Scan any QR code instantly. When you encounter an /i/ marker, Scanner reveals annotations as overlays—information layered onto physical spaces.

FEATURES

• Point-and-go: captures codes instantly, even on the move
• Multi-code detection: scans multiple QR codes at once
• Full format support: contacts, calendar events, locations, emails, messages, phone numbers, Wi-Fi, URLs
• /i/ annotations: displayed as overlays on annotated objects and spaces
• 90-day scan history with favorites to pin frequently used codes
• Easy sharing and export
• Discreet mode for scanning without drawing attention
• Quick access from Control Center or Lock Screen

Scanner is part of i, a platform that lets anyone augment physical spaces with digital information. No hardware required.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2026-05-07

• Support opening annotations within annotations
• Support carousel block
• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2.2 — 2026-03-13

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2.1 — 2026-02-25

• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.2.0 — 2026-02-21

• Improved content background color
• General bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.1.0 — 2026-02-13

• Added localization support for i's
• Added support for original aspect ratio of photos and videos in i's
• Added vibrant background to i's when viewed as a sheet
• Fixed missing metadata for i's after scanning
• General bug fixes and performance improvements

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