PetScan vs PicSwiper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PetScan
This utility app connects to compatible RFID readers for iOS devices to scan and manage pet chip information. It allows users to record scan history, modify chip memory with contact details, and assign pet owner information, including pictures. Data can be exported as spreadsheets and visualized on a map.
- Connects to RFID readers
- Initiates scans from iOS device
- Records scan history
- Modifies RFID chip memory
- Assigns pet owner details and photos
- Exports data to spreadsheets
- Visualizes scan locations on a map
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Connect your RFID reader to your iPhone® or iPad®. Supported readers : RT100, RT100M, RT-250, V8BT, V8M. Offered functionalities : • Initiate scans from your iOS device • Receive scan directly from the reader • Record reader's memory export in the database • Record history of all scans • Modify RFID chip's internal memory: write a contact name and phone number in the chip with the reader • Assign owner's name and address along with a picture of the pet to each scanned chips • Export scan history and internal database as spreadsheet files • Visualize where a scan has been made on a map
PicSwiper
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Tired of scrolling through thousands of photos you don’t really need? PicSwiper makes cleaning your photo library as easy as swiping. Just swipe right to keep, swipe left to delete — Juby, your cleanup buddy, approves every choice. Why PicSwiper? - Declutter fast – Clear your photo gallery in minutes with simple swipes. - Eco impact – See how much storage you free up and how much CO₂ you save. - Motivating stats – Track deleted photos, space reclaimed, and lifetime savings. - Undo anytime – Changed your mind? One tap restores your photo. - Custom settings – Choose light/dark theme, photo order, or filter by year. - Safe & private – We don’t collect or share any personal data. Your photos stay on your device. Free & Unlimited - Free users get 25 swipes per day. - Upgrade to Monthly or Yearly Unlimited Swipes for endless cleanup power. Declutter, save space, and feel good about your gallery, all in a fun, simple app Juby would call paw-some. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PetScan at none against PicSwiper's 3. PetScan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). PicSwiper's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PicSwiper sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PetScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
PetScan ships an update every 10 months, PicSwiper weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PetScan | PicSwiper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ATRIA-TRADING | Valentin Hervouet |
In-app purchases
PetScan
No in-app purchases
PicSwiper
- Monthly Unlimited Swipes$0.991 Month
- Yearly Unlimited Swipes$2.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlimited Swipes$4.99
