SimpleScan QR Reader vs iTarga
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleScan QR Reader
This utility app quickly and easily scans QR codes. It provides a history of all your previous scans, making it convenient to revisit them. Designed for speed and simplicity.
- Quick QR scanning
- Fast performance
- Easy to use interface
- Scan history display
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Quick, Fast, Easy, QR Scanner Easy QR Reader with a history display to keep track of your previous scans.
iTarga
Instantly access comprehensive details for Italian cars and scooters. Verify insurance, calculate taxes, check for theft reports, and view inspection information with just a license plate.
- Verify Italian insurance
- Calculate stamp duty and deadlines
- Check for theft reports
- View technical vehicle details
- Save and view research results
- License plate scanning (Pro)
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iTarga: Provides quick access to all the information available for italian cars and scooters. Verifies Italian insurance, calculates tax, checks reported stolen and provides inspection info. • No security code to enter, only the license plate. • No infinite waiting, few seconds to get all the updated information. • No more vehicle without insurance, with a simple check avoid nasty surprises. With iTarga you can: • Get all technical details of the italian vehicles (brand, model, power, registration and other useful information). • Calculate italian stamp duty and verify the deadline. • Verify the insurance of the vehicle. • Check if there are complaints of theft or loss. • Know if the vehicle can be driven by novice drivers. • Save research results. • View saved research. WHAT YOU WILL GET WITH THE PRO VERSION: • Scanner Plate. • View all saved research in detail. • Remove Ads. • Verify the inspection of the vehicle. • Get quick access information with iTarga’s Today widget about your deadlines. By the way, AppStore reviews are very helpful to us. If you think iTarga Pro is worthy, would you mind taking a moment to write a nice review? We'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks for using iTarga! - If you have a question or need immediate support, please send an email to support@8mobile.org. *** WARNING *** - The application does not correctly manage historic vehicles over 30 years old and motorbikes. - (*) The amount of the vignette does not take into account regional taxes. Stamp dates are purely indicative, we always advise you to contact the ACI. - All news related to cars, motorcycles and stolen license plates are for information only and of no legal value. The verification service is based on a public database and notified by the Insurance Companies.8mobile disclaims any liability in case of errors, technical problems with the service or failure to update the data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.8mobile.org/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimpleScan QR Reader at none against iTarga's 2. SimpleScan QR Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). iTarga's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 56 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. iTarga sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SimpleScan QR Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleScan QR Reader ships an update every 56 months, iTarga every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimpleScan QR Reader | iTarga |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 25 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 56 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Solutions MB Inc | Ottorino Bruni |
Customer experience
SimpleScan QR Reader
iTarga
In-app purchases
SimpleScan QR Reader
No in-app purchases
iTarga
- Pro Access (1 month)$3.991 Month
- Vehicle Value Estimate$3.99
