Scan vs LPR Mobile Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan
Easily manage Whelen flash patterns for compatible lightheads using your phone. Browse, test, and assign patterns wirelessly via Bluetooth with a required programmer.
- Browse and assign flash patterns
- Test patterns up to 20 seconds
- Access steady pattern option
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Supports compatible Whelen lightheads
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Scan-Lock+ is the simplest way to change Whelen flash patterns. Designed for optimal convenience, Scan-Lock+ features an easy to use interface and utilizes a Bluetooth connection. Download the Scan-Lock+ app and browse, test, and assign Whelen flash patterns right from your phone. Key Features Scroll and Update Flash Patterns Using a Scan-Lock+ Programmer, pair any compatible Whelen lighthead with the Scan-Lock+ app and easily browse, test, and assign flash patterns. Test Flash Patterns Preview any flash pattern for up to 20 seconds. Easily Access the Steady Pattern Enable the steady option right from the top of the flash pattern list. Bluetooth Connectivity The Scan-Lock+ app communicates to a Scan-Lock+ Programmer via Bluetooth connection. Supported Whelen Lightheads Compatible with any Whelen lighthead that supports Scan-Lock+ or the original Scan-Lock. A Scan-Lock+ Programmer is required to use this app. See more at www.whelen.com/scanlockplus
LPR Mobile Companion
This app allows VehicleManager users to manage their subscriptions on the go. Scan and upload detections, receive alerts, perform queries, and control L6Q cameras. It's designed for permitted users with an active VehicleManager or ClientPortal subscription.
- Scan and upload detections
- Receive hit alerts
- Perform queries
- Install and aim L6Q camera
- Interact with VehicleManager
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Mobile Companion allows VehicleManager users to take their subscription to the next level. Scan and upload detections, receive hit alerts, perform queries, install and aim the L6Q camera, and interact with VehicleManager all within the app. Available only to permitted users with a current subscription to VehicleManager or ClientPortal hosted service.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scan at 5.0 against LPR Mobile Companion's 2.1. Scan also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). LPR Mobile Companion's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively.
Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, LPR Mobile Companion monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan | LPR Mobile Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 2.1 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 429 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Whelen Engineering Co. | Motorola Solutions, Inc |
Customer experience
Scan
LPR Mobile Companion
In-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases
LPR Mobile Companion
No in-app purchases
Questions
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