Comparison

miuPanel vs Scanner by i

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

Head to head
About

miuPanel

Features
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Control your electronics projects remotely with ease! This app connects to devices using uPanel WiFi modules or Arduino ESP32 boards running the miuPanel library, allowing you to monitor and control them locally or over the internet (direct connection or via Cloud). μPanel works with all microcontroller-based devices – including Arduino boards, Raspberry Pis, and more – that have a serial connection. Your device sends custom graphical interfaces (virtual apps) directly to this app, giving you complete visual control. What makes uPanel unique? Our simple HCTML language lets your device define the entire user interface with just a few characters without requiring complex coding in the app itself. From basic LED and switch controls to surprisingly sophisticated applications – even full games – uPanel offers unparalleled flexibility. This is ideal for small projects with limited memory or quickly adding remote control capabilities to existing hardware. Key Features: * Remote Control: Manage your devices from anywhere with an internet connection. * Customizable Interfaces: Create unique graphical controls * Low Resource Usage: Perfect for microcontrollers and projects with limited memory or limited available resources * Easy Integration: Quickly add remote control to existing products. Learn more about the uPanel system and get started at: http://www.miupanel.com

About

Scanner by i

Features
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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.

Screenshots

miuPanel4 screens
Scanner by i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanner by i at every 4 days against miuPanel's every 4 months. miuPanel's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). 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

miuPanel ships an update every 4 months, Scanner by i every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
miuPanel versus Scanner by i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermiuPanelScanner by i
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimone CorbelliniGhozt Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

miuPanel

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner by i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miuPanel free?
miuPanel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner by i free?
Scanner by i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do miuPanel or Scanner by i have ads?
Neither miuPanel nor Scanner by i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miuPanel or Scanner by i?
miuPanel ships an update every 4 months, and Scanner by i every 4 days. Most recently, miuPanel was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scanner by i on November 8, 2026.

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