MRZ Scanner vs ScamReporter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MRZ Scanner
Scan machine-readable zones (MRZ) from documents in real-time, directly on your device. This app offers fast and accurate decoding without requiring an internet connection, ensuring your data remains private. Manually correct fields for improved accuracy.
- Real-time MRZ scanning
- On-device processing (offline)
- High accuracy decoding
- Fastest decoding time
- Manual field correction
- Data privacy
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Machine-readable zone (MRZ) scanner app! MRZ scanner works in real-time, locally on a device, without the need of an internet connection. Since the scan happens right on the device, the data never leaves your device unless you want it to. All processing takes place on your device. This means the results never pass any external servers. MRZ scanner has the fastest decoding time on the market paired with the highest accuracy. Fields that don't have checksum digit from the MRZ can manually be checked and updated to avoid rescanning.
ScamReporter
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Have you ever received strange text messages from unknown numbers saying things like "How have you been?" or "What time are you picking me up?" These are called smishing attacks — like phishing, but delivered through SMS. ScamReporter provides a fast, easy way to report suspicious numbers directly to mobile carriers so they can investigate and shut down scammers. KEY FEATURES: • Automatic Carrier Lookup - Just enter the number, we'll find which carrier owns it • 48+ Carrier Database - Comprehensive list of US, Canadian, and VoIP carriers • 7 Lookup Services - Multiple free and paid API options for accurate results • Smart Email Generation - Creates professional abuse reports automatically • Report History - Track all your past reports • Statistics Dashboard - See your impact • Export Reports - Save as PDF or CSV • Customizable Templates - Personalize your report messages • 100+ Countries - Report international scammers • Complete Privacy - Zero data collection, everything stays on your device HOW IT WORKS: 1. Note the scammer's phone number from your Messages app 2. Open ScamReporter and enter the number 3. App identifies the carrier (or you select from the list) 4. Compose email opens with complete abuse report 5. Send to the carrier's abuse team YOUR PRIVACY PROTECTED: • We don't save your email or phone number • No data collection or tracking • Everything stays on your iPhone • You control what information to include • Optional - you can use the app without saving any personal info DON'T WORRY ABOUT MISTAKES: Carriers are able to distinguish fraud from genuine wrong-number texts. Your reports help them identify patterns and shut down scam operations. Fight back against scammers and help make mobile networks safer for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScamReporter at none against MRZ Scanner's shown. MRZ Scanner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). On price 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.
| Parameter | MRZ Scanner | ScamReporter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adamantus | Michael Polisky |
In-app purchases
MRZ Scanner
No in-app purchases
ScamReporter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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