Comparison

Device MI vs Scan n Gen

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

Head to head

★ 3.45 ratingsView app →

About

Device MI

Features

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Testing for triage and grading of devices made easy, quick and accurate.

About

Scan n Gen

This utility app quickly scans barcodes, QR codes, NFC tags, and text from images using OCR. It also allows users to create and share custom barcodes and QR codes.

Highlights

Scan barcodes and QR codes
Read NFC tags
OCR text recognition from images
Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
Share generated codes and text
Flashlight feature for scanning

Features

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Scan n Gen is the fastest scanner for Barcode/QR, NFC reader and OCR/text reader. It can also create Barcode/QR code which can be saved and shared. This is an essential app for every iPhone & iPad device. Additionally, it has an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function to recognize the characters from an image. You can also save the generated text and/or share it through multiple options. Scan n Gen is extremely easy to use: Steps: 1. To scan barcode simply point the rear camera of your device to scan the QR, barcode, or text that you want to decode. The app will automatically detect, scan, and display it. No needs to press any button, take photos, or adjust the zoom. 2. Create QR Codes and Barcodes and save them or share them through email, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more. Generate Codes from URLs, Text Messages, Phone Numbers and/or any free Text. 3. Read data from NFC chips by tapping your phone on a NFC chip. 4. OCR Real-Time Text Scanner scans and extracts text at very high reading speed with the highest accuracy. Features: Scan n Gen scans and read all types of QR/ barcode types (supports multiple formats). Using the app, you’ll be able to generate your own barcodes. With Scan n Gen, you can easily share your barcode with your friends. It also scans and reads NFC Tags. It even supports a Flashlight feature. OCR functionality - Scan and read the text from images stored in your phone or live using the rear camera. Easily convert images to texts so you can edit, save, and share them. Required Permission: Camera: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your camera to scan images/docs/QR/barcodes. Gallery: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your phone gallery so you can easily scan your saved images/docs. Our Scan n Gen App is available with full features as mentioned and it’s free. A must-have app for your iPhone & iPad! Download it now!! For any questions, or if you need assistance, please contact V Group’s Digital team at: digital@vgroupinc.com

Screenshots

Device MI3 screens

Scan n Gen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Device MI at every 2 days against Scan n Gen's every 9 months. Device MI also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Device MI ships an update every 2 days, Scan n Gen every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

Device MI versus Scan n Gen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Device MI	Scan n Gen
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	3.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings	—	5 — better
Update frequency	Every 2 days — better	Every 9 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	9.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	14 MB	45 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	FutureDial Inc.	V Group Inc

In-app purchases

None

Device MI

No in-app purchases

None

Scan n Gen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Device MI free?

Device MI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Scan n Gen free?

Scan n Gen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Device MI or Scan n Gen have ads?

Neither Device MI nor Scan n Gen shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Device MI or Scan n Gen?

Device MI ships an update every 2 days, and Scan n Gen every 9 months. Most recently, Device MI was updated on October 18, 2026 and Scan n Gen on October 14, 2026.