QScan vs Black Menu for Wikipedia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QScan
This tool offers fast QR code scanning and creation with extensive customization options. Easily embed logos, change colors, and manage your scan history. It's designed for both everyday use and professional branding.
- Lightning-fast scanning
- Smart detection from camera or photos
- Create QR codes for 15+ types
- Embed custom logos
- Vibrant custom colors
- Automatic history and search
- One-tap sharing
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Tired of slow, clunky QR code scanners and boring, generic codes? QScan is here to revolutionize your experience! We combine powerful, lightning-fast scanning with unparalleled customization options to bring you the most advanced QR code tool on the market. Whether for daily use, business branding, or personal style, QScan is your perfect choice. 【Lightning-Fast & Smart Scanning】 - Instant Scan: Launch the app and start scanning immediately with zero lag. - Smart Detection: Accurately detect and frame codes whether you're using the live camera or scanning from your photo library. - Multiple Code Handling: Effortlessly select and switch between multiple QR codes in a single view. - Safe Content Preview: Instantly see what's inside a code—links, text, contact info, Wi-Fi credentials, and more—before you open it. 【Endless Creativity & Customization】 - 15+ Supported Types: Create codes for websites, text, email, phone numbers, SMS, Wi-Fi, vCards, calendar events, App Store links, social media profiles, and much more! - Vibrant Custom Colors: Change the foreground and background colors to match your brand, mood, or style. - Embed Your Logo: Place your company logo, profile picture, or any custom icon in the center of your QR code. Multiple mask shapes (circle, square) are available to make it truly unique. - Professional-Grade Options: Choose from four error correction levels (L/M/Q/H) to ensure maximum scannability, even for complex designs. 【Full History & Easy Management】 - Automatic History: Every QR code you scan or create is automatically saved to your history for quick access. - Built-in Search: Find any code in your history with the powerful and fast search feature. - One-Tap Sharing: Save your finished QR codes to your photo album or share them instantly through any app. 【Personalized & Thoughtful Experience】 - Sensory Feedback: Enable vibration or sound effects for satisfying confirmation on every successful scan. - Auto-Open Links: Automatically launch trusted websites in your browser to save time. - Privacy First: Your privacy matters. The camera is only active on the main scan screen and is disabled the moment you switch tabs. QScan is more than just a utility—it's a powerful assistant for your digital life. Download now and experience the magic of QR codes like never before!
Black Menu for Wikipedia
Access a wide range of Wikimedia Foundation projects, including Wikipedia, Wiktionary, and Wikivoyage, through a convenient menu. Search for articles, words, quotes, books, and travel guides with ease.
- Access to Wikipedia Universe
- Comprehensive Wikimedia project menu
- Search Wikipedia articles
- Explore Wiktionary, Wikiquote, Wikibooks
- Browse Wikispecies and Wikinews
- Discover Wikivoyage travel guides
- Access Wikimedia Commons media
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Black Menu for Wikipedia lets you access the best of the Wikipedia Universe, in a simple, easy, and convenient way. This extension has a comprehensive menu of Wikimedia Foundation projects. You can access them by browsing through the black menu entries. By clicking the menu entry of your choice, you'll go to the corresponding Wikimedia Foundation project in a new tab. Wikipedia – The primary page, containing a search box which lets you access the vast collection of Wikipedia articles right inside Black Menu for Wikipedia. This page also features today's featured Wikipedia article and recent news reported by Wikipedia. Wiktionary – Search for thousands of words featured in the Wiktionary dictionary and thesaurus. This page also features Wiktionary the word of the day. Wikiquote – Browse Wikiquote's broad collection of quotes using the search bar or search for quotes by categories. This page also features the Wikiquote quote of the day. Wikibooks – The Wikibooks page includes an overview of the Wikibooks project and a search bar to search and access an array of 2,600+ books. Wikisource – Browse through the ample library of Wikisource texts using the search bar at the top of the page. The Wikisource page also include the featured text of the month, new texts, and Wikisource highlights. You can also browse through texts by categories and author. Wikispecies – Search through Wikispecies' collection of organisms using the search bar at the top of the page. A featured author and the species of the week are also displayed on this page. Wikinews – Check up on the news as reported by Wikipedia. If you want to look through the news archives, just use the search bar at the top of the Wikinews page. Wikiversity – This page includes a introduction to Wikiversity and the search bar at the top of this page lets you search through Wikiversity's extensive assortment of educational resources. Wikivoyage – Explore the world using the free worldwide travel guide that anyone can edit. Search for travel guides by continent or use the search bar at the top of the page. Also look for itineraries, phrasebooks, travel topics and other topics. The Wikivoyage page also features the destination of the month, a destination off the beaten path and the featured travel topic. Commons – Search for and view all the media files Wikipedia Commons has to offer using the search bar. Also browse through media files by topic, location, type, author, license and source. This page also features the Commons' picture of the day. Meta-Wiki – This page includes an introduction to Meta-Wiki, the global community site for Wikimedia projects and the Wikimedia movement. Use the search bar to browse through various projects and pages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QScan at 4.6 against Black Menu for Wikipedia's 3.0. QScan also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 2). Black Menu for Wikipedia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. QScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Black Menu for Wikipedia asks for nothing beyond the download.
QScan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QScan has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
QScan ships an update every 4 months, Black Menu for Wikipedia every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | QScan | Black Menu for Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (24 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chia-Chun Hsieh | Carlos Jeurissen |
Customer experience
QScan
Black Menu for Wikipedia
In-app purchases
QScan
- Upgrade to Pro Version$3.99
Black Menu for Wikipedia
No in-app purchases
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