TBScan vs Virtual Rolodex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TBScan
Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.
- Quick trackable code recognition
- Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
- Offline functionality
- View trackable missions
- Attach photos to logs
- Multiple log modes
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access
Virtual Rolodex
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Virtual Rolodex is a private, offline contact management app designed to help you build and maintain meaningful connections. Organize contacts with notes, file attachments, reminders, and customizable contact books. Easily import and export contact books, personalize them with unique colors, and keep your information secure on your device—no cloud account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TBScan at Free against Virtual Rolodex's $1.99. Virtual Rolodex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On ads, 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
TBScan is free to download; Virtual Rolodex costs $1.99 up front. TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virtual Rolodex asks for nothing beyond the download.
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, Virtual Rolodex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TBScan | Virtual Rolodex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (222 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 222 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Camenisch | Gregory Pearson |
In-app purchases
TBScan
- TBScan Pro$2.99
Virtual Rolodex
No in-app purchases









