Comparison

Scanner Gun vs Tag Shark

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

Head to head
About

Scanner Gun

Efficiently scan QR codes and barcodes in batches, with options to recognize codes from photos and export results in XLSX format. Generate custom QR codes with logos and colors, and manage your scan history.

Highlights
  • Batch scanning
  • Recognize codes from photos
  • Export scan results to XLSX
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Manage scan history
  • Share results to other apps
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Scanner Gun is a native app developed by Swift5 language. It can be used to batch scan QR code and barcode efficiently without annoying advertisements inside. Major Functions: ◎Support single scan and batch scan, and recognize code from photos ◎Support mail scan results with excel's xlsx format ◎Support generate QR code with text or contacts ◎Batch Scan support merge operation ◎Support custom your QR code with color, Logo or watermark ◎Batch Scan support manual input and export with user-defined name ◎Support share result to other applications ◎Support to manage your history scan records Code support format: EAN8, UPCE, Aztec, EAN13, ITF14, Code39, Code39Mod43, Code93, Code128, PDF417, Interleaved2of5, DataMatrix. Hope you enjoy it (●'◡'●)ノ Then if you have any advice, please comment on the app store, next version is based on what you say (・`ω´・) One more thing, to mail your scan results to specified email address, you should set up your iOS Mail account as follows . e.g, Add a gmail account: Go Settings -> Mail -> Accounts -> Add Account -> choose Google -> sign in your gmail account -> Click save button -> Done Now you can mail your results by Scanner Gun (●'◡'●)ノ

About

Tag Shark

Manage loyalty cards, membership barcodes, and create custom QR codes. Easily scan and store information, read and write NFC tags, and access essential cards on your Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Scan and store unlimited barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes with logos and colors
  • Read and write NFC tags
  • Manage loyalty and membership cards
  • Sync data across Apple devices
  • Generate QR codes for contacts, links, and Wi-Fi
Features
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Keep loyalty cards and membership barcodes ready to scan on your Apple Watch. Scan and create barcodes, design personalised QR codes, and read or write NFC tags with your iPhone. From everyday cards to digital business cards and branded QR codes, keep useful information ready to scan and share. Available on iOS, macOS and Apple Watch BARCODES • Scan barcodes with your iPhone camera • Save unlimited barcodes with custom labels • Import barcode images from other apps or paste them from the clipboard • Add barcodes manually when you don’t have the physical card • Create codes in a wide range of formats, including QR, Micro QR, rectangular rMQR, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E and GS1 DataBar • QR codes to open a link, place a call, send a message, share WiFI details or import a contact to share a contact. • Sync your barcodes to your macOS computer or other iOS devices using iCloud MAKE IT YOURS WITH CREATIVE QR • Personalise QR codes with your own colors and rounded or square dots • Add a logo in the centre or use your image as artwork across the code • Create distinctive codes for your business, website or contact details • Export as an image or SVG, share or print Creative QR is available on iPhone and macOS with Creative Pro, a one-time in-app purchase. No subscription. BUSINESS CARDS • Scan a business card and turn its details into a contact QR code • Create a QR code from an existing contact • Save scanned contact details to your phone • Keep digital business cards ready to share NFC TOOLS ON YOUR IPHONE • Read compatible NFC tags and save their content • Turn saved NFC content into QR codes • Write saved content, including links, phone numbers and text, to compatible NFC tags READY ON YOUR APPLE WATCH • Choose which supported barcodes to keep on your Watch • Bring up loyalty cards and membership barcodes with a raise of your wrist

Screenshots

Scanner Gun4 screens
Tag Shark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scanner Gun at Free against Tag Shark's $3.99. Scanner Gun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Tag Shark's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads and monetization model 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

Scanner Gun is free to download; Tag Shark costs $3.99 up front. Tag Shark sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scanner Gun asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner Gun ships an update every 4 months, Tag Shark weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scanner Gun versus Tag Shark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner GunTag Shark
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer浩 彭Schimera Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Scanner Gun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tag Shark

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scanner Gun

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tag Shark

One-time1
  • Creative Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Scanner Gun free?
Scanner Gun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tag Shark free?
Tag Shark costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Scanner Gun or Tag Shark have ads?
Neither Scanner Gun nor Tag Shark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner Gun or Tag Shark?
Scanner Gun ships an update every 4 months, and Tag Shark weekly. Most recently, Scanner Gun was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tag Shark on October 31, 2026.

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