Transparency vs ほたるの
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transparency
Scan enrolled products to confirm their authenticity. Access additional details like videos, promotions, manufacturing dates, or locations for participating items.
- Scan products for authenticity
- Verify product authenticity
- View product videos
- Access promotions
- Check manufacturing date
- See product location
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The Transparency app allows you to scan enrolled products to verify their authenticity. Some participating products may also display additional information such as videos, promotions, or the product’s manufacturing date or location.
ほたるの
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Transparency at every 2 months against ほたるの's every 19 months. ほたるの's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Transparency ships an update every 2 months, ほたるの every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and February 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transparency | ほたるの |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | PIGGY Inc.(Japan) |
Bugs and requests
Transparency
Reported bugs
2 issues- Scanning issues (unable to read QR codes)
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed product information (manufacturing date, origin, certifications, etc.)
- Ability to save/view scanned product history
- Improved camera functionality and controls
ほたるの
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transparency
No in-app purchases
ほたるの
No in-app purchases
