Comparison

FScan vs Countdown Widget

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Countdown Widget

Easily create and track countdowns for all your important events with customizable reminders and widgets. Organize events with tags and personalize them with unique designs to stay on top of your schedule.

Highlights
  • Event countdowns (days, hours, minutes)
  • Repeat event tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable event cards
  • Customizable reminders
  • Tag filtering for organization
Features
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Countdown Widget: Countful is the ultimate event reminder and tracker designed to help you stay organized and never miss a moment. Easily create countdowns for all your important events—from birthdays to holidays—and customize them to match your style. Add repeat events to automatically track daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly events. Set custom reminders to notify you before the event based on your preferred time, ensuring you’re always prepared. With tags, you can categorize and filter events by tag or name, making it simple to find and manage your events. Key features: • Event countdown: Track days, hours, and minutes until your upcoming events. • Repeat events: Automatically track repeating events on a daily, weekly, or yearly basis. • Widgets: Add countdowns to your home screen for quick access to upcoming events. • Customizable event cards: Personalize each event with stunning gradients or custom images. • Custom reminders: Set notifications before an event with flexible reminder settings. • Tag filtering: Organize events by tags or names for easy filtering and management. Stay on top of your schedule with Countdown Widget: Countful—your all-in-one tool for tracking and managing important events! For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/countdown Terms of use https://indiegoodies.com/countdown/terms Privacy policy https://indiegoodies.com/countdown/privacy

Screenshots

FScan4 screens
Countdown Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Countdown Widget at Free against FScan's $9.99. Countdown Widget also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). FScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads 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

Countdown Widget is free to download; FScan costs $9.99 up front. Countdown Widget sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Countdown Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Countdown Widget has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FScan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Countdown Widget's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FScan ships an update every 6 days, Countdown Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
FScan versus Countdown Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFScanCountdown Widget
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇 苏Khuong Pham

Customer experience

FScan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.8%

Countdown Widget

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FScan

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Countdown Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time2
  • Discount lifetime access$3.99
  • Lifetime access$9.99

Questions

Is FScan free?
FScan costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Countdown Widget free?
Countdown Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FScan or Countdown Widget?
Countdown Widget is rated higher. FScan averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Countdown Widget averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do FScan or Countdown Widget have ads?
Neither FScan nor Countdown Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FScan or Countdown Widget?
FScan ships an update every 6 days, and Countdown Widget every 5 days. Most recently, FScan was updated on September 26, 2026 and Countdown Widget on June 3, 2026.

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