Comparison

MegaPay vs ThisScan

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

Head to head
About

MegaPay

This digital assistant allows users to pay for hundreds of goods and services online or via QR code using their phone balance. It also facilitates fund transfers to Kyrgyzstani bank cards and provides 24/7 access to government services, along with bonus programs for savings and discounts.

Highlights
  • Pay online and via QR code
  • Transfer funds to Kyrgyzstani bank cards
  • Access government services 24/7
  • Intuitive interface
  • Secure transactions
  • Earn bonuses and discounts
Features
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Онлайн-сервис MegaPay - это полноценный цифровой помощник, с помощью которого пользователи могут оплачивать с баланса телефона онлайн и посредством QR-кода сотни товаров и услуг, переводить средства на карты банков Кыргызстана, получать самые востребованные государственные услуги в режиме 24/7 и многое другое. MegaPay – это: • удобное мобильное приложение с интуитивно понятным интерфейсом, позволяющее с легкостью круглосуточно осуществлять транзакции; • безопасный сервис – благодаря использованию современных технологий шифрования данных, идентификации пользователей и защиты доступа к финансовым операциям; • надежный финансовый помощник, позволяющий осуществлять моментальные платежи и переводы внутри Кыргызстана и за его пределами; • выгодный инструмент получения бонусов, помогающий экономить средства и пользоваться скидками на различные товары и услуги.

About

ThisScan

Features
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ThisScan reads QR codes, barcodes and Data Matrix in an instant and turns every code into the right action — no typing, no guessing. WHAT IT DOES • Recognises links, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone numbers, SMS, email, locations, calendar events, crypto addresses and plain text — automatically • One-tap actions: open in Safari, call, message, compose an email, open in Maps, copy the Wi-Fi password, add to Contacts or Calendar • Torch for scanning in the dark • History with search, filters and favourites, stored on your device PREMIUM • Create your own QR codes: text, link, Wi-Fi, phone, email or SMS — save to Photos or share • Scan from your library: pick a screenshot or a picture, no camera needed • Unlimited history instead of the last 50 scans PRIVATE BY DESIGN Recognition runs on your device and your history stays there — nothing is uploaded. You don't need an account to scan, and there are no ads. CONNECTED ACCOUNT A separate feature for people who have been given access: an account is connected by scanning a special QR code. While it is connected, codes belonging to that account are sent to its server for processing. You can disconnect it at any time in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION Full access is a subscription with a 3-day free trial on the weekly plan: • Weekly — $7.99 (after a 3-day free trial) • Monthly — $19.99 • Yearly — $69.99 Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Terms of Use: https://thisscan.com/legal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://thisscan.com/legal/privacy.html

Screenshots

MegaPay4 screens
ThisScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MegaPay at none against ThisScan's 3. ThisScan's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. ThisScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MegaPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MegaPay ships an update fortnightly, ThisScan daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MegaPay versus ThisScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMegaPayThisScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMegaCom Alfa TelecomORANGE CORP LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

MegaPay

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ThisScan

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is MegaPay free?
MegaPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThisScan free?
ThisScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MegaPay or ThisScan have ads?
Neither MegaPay nor ThisScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MegaPay or ThisScan?
MegaPay ships an update fortnightly, and ThisScan daily. Most recently, MegaPay was updated on October 23, 2026 and ThisScan on October 10, 2026.

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