Transparency vs ScanIQ
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.
ScanIQ
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ScanIQ turns your device into a powerful and easy-to-use document scanner. Quickly scan, manage, and organize documents with a smooth and reliable experience. Whether you need to capture important paperwork, save receipts, or store documents digitally, ScanIQ helps you do it efficiently and securely. Users can request to delete their account through the Contact Us page: https://scaniq.info/contact or you can delete your account using app itself
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Verdict
Transparency and ScanIQ are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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, ScanIQ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Transparency | ScanIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AMZN Mobile LLC | Shayamal Dingiribandage |
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
ScanIQ
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Transparency
No in-app purchases
ScanIQ
No in-app purchases
