Comparison

TBScan vs Virtual Rolodex

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Features
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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

About

Virtual Rolodex

Manage your contacts privately and offline with this app. Organize contacts with notes, attachments, and reminders. Personalize contact books and securely store all your information on your device without needing a cloud account.

Highlights
  • Private, offline contact management
  • Organize contacts with notes and attachments
  • Set reminders for contacts
  • Customizable contact books with colors
  • Import and export contact books
  • Secure on-device storage
Features
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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.

Screenshots

TBScan3 screens
Virtual Rolodex3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TBScan at Free against Virtual Rolodex's $1.99. TBScan also leads on ratings volume (235 vs 1). Virtual Rolodex's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Rolodex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TBScan has 235 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBScan ships an update every 3 months, Virtual Rolodex every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TBScan versus Virtual Rolodex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBScanVirtual Rolodex
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (235 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings235 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolas CamenischGregory Pearson

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99
None

Virtual Rolodex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Rolodex free?
Virtual Rolodex costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TBScan or Virtual Rolodex?
Virtual Rolodex is rated higher. TBScan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Virtual Rolodex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TBScan or Virtual Rolodex have ads?
Neither TBScan nor Virtual Rolodex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBScan or Virtual Rolodex?
TBScan ships an update every 3 months, and Virtual Rolodex every 3 days. Most recently, TBScan was updated on November 2, 2026 and Virtual Rolodex on October 31, 2026.

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