# Database Scanner vs ScanToPC

The clearest difference is rating: ScanToPC at 5.0 against Database Scanner's 3.6. ScanToPC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Database Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Database Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScanToPC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScanToPC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Database Scanner has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Database Scanner | ScanToPC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-scanner/id1049738014/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantopc/id1604794399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [RADIOWORKS MICROELECTRONICS PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604794401) |

## What reviewers say

### Database Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/database-scanner/id1049738014)

Scan barcodes, QR codes, and even text using OCR, then send the data directly to your online database. Configure server details easily and export your scans as a CSV file. Supports custom URL launching for seamless integration.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes and QR codes, Scan numbers with OCR, Send scans to online database, Configure server details, Export scans as CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### ScanToPC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scantopc/id1604794399)

This app scans text, QR codes, and barcodes, transmitting the data to host systems via a Bluetooth dongle. It can also function independently for scanning and OCR tasks without the dongle. Supports various barcode formats and multiple languages for text recognition.

**Highlights:** Scan text, QR codes, and barcodes, Transmit data via Bluetooth dongle, OCR text recognition, USB keyboard emulation for host systems, Supports Windows, Mac, and Linux, Multiple barcode formats supported, Multi-language text recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Database Scanner free?

Database Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScanToPC free?

ScanToPC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Database Scanner or ScanToPC?

ScanToPC is rated higher. Database Scanner averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ScanToPC averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Database Scanner or ScanToPC have ads?

Neither Database Scanner nor ScanToPC shows ads.

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