Transparency vs CA PATHS
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.
CA PATHS
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Contactless Access Development Test Application for the Bluetooth control of compatible elevators and power doors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CA PATHS at every 3 weeks against Transparency's every 2 months. 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, CA PATHS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transparency | CA PATHS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Ke Wang |
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
CA PATHS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transparency
No in-app purchases
CA PATHS
No in-app purchases
