FScan vs Secure Message and Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FScan
This utility app offers fast and accurate barcode and QR code scanning with batch processing and smart duplicate removal. It allows for exporting scan data in various formats and supports scanning from photos or damaged codes. Privacy is prioritized with all data stored locally.
- Batch scanning with deduplication
- High-precision recognition
- Export to PDF, Excel, TXT
- Scan codes from photos
- Scan damaged barcodes
- Local data storage for privacy
- Minimalist interface with dark mode
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FScan-PRO is a professional, fast and accurate barcode & QR code scanner. It supports batch scanning, smart duplicate removal and one-click data export. With a clean and easy-to-use interface, you can get started instantly without a learning curve. Why choose us - No ads, high-precision recognition, fast batch scan and smart duplicate filter - Auto-detect all barcode types, also support manual type selection - Export records as PDF / Excel / TXT, share via AirDrop or Email - Scan codes from photos & manually add unreadable damaged barcodes - Minimalist interface, dark mode and multi-language supported - All data stored locally only, fully protect your privacy Core Features - Batch Scan: Ultra-fast continuous decoding with automatic deduplication - Precise Recognition: Adjust scan area for blurry, tilted and damaged codes - Custom Code Type: Manually specify barcode format for accurate recognition - Photo Scan: Directly identify barcodes from album images - Smart Management: Favorite records, add custom notes and quick search - Multiple Export: Save files as PDF, Excel or TXT with one tap - Timeline View: Auto-organize scan history by date for easy review Practical Tools Scan sound & vibration alert, save original scan images, digital zoom & tap to focus for long-distance scanning. Supported Formats QR Code, Code128, EAN-13, PDF417, DataMatrix, ITF-14, Code39, UPC-E, Aztec and more. Download FScan PRO now for smarter, faster and safer barcode scanning. If you like this app, please leave a positive review and send us your suggestions.
Secure Message and Text
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Tired of your friends stalking on your text messages? Need to hide messages from parents, family, even certain friends? This app is for you! With 'Secure Message and Text' you can encrypt any of your texts with a password! Then any nosy viewers will only be able to re-read your original message on their device by entering the same password! Ex: You will enter your message, "Hello World!" Then encrypt it with the password, "alks" (or whatever you so choose) ... Now you will send them the encrypted message, it will probably look something like this, "2oSe9sy90rmZAaTqTs6WEA==". Now when your recipient receives the encrypted message they will simply copy paste it into the decryption tab and enter the password "alks" (again, this password will vary depending on what you decide to set it as). If properly entered, the original message will be displayed, "Hello World!" Main features: - Encrypt your text message with your password. Encrypted text will be copied to clipboard automatically. - Send your encrypted text via SMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter... - Decrypt your encrypted text to view original text. **Optimized for iPhone 6(s), iPhone 6(s) Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X to iPhone 14 Pro Max and all iPad devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Secure Message and Text at $2.99 against FScan's $9.99. Secure Message and Text also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). FScan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 38 months). On 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
FScan costs $9.99 and Secure Message and Text $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FScan ships an update every 6 days, Secure Message and Text every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FScan | Secure Message and Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 38 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 宇 苏 | Dai Phan |
In-app purchases
FScan
No in-app purchases
Secure Message and Text
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do FScan or Secure Message and Text have ads?
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