Scan n Gen vs Sunrun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan n Gen
This utility app quickly scans barcodes, QR codes, NFC tags, and text from images using OCR. It also allows users to create and share custom barcodes and QR codes.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Read NFC tags
- OCR text recognition from images
- Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
- Share generated codes and text
- Flashlight feature for scanning
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Scan n Gen is the fastest scanner for Barcode/QR, NFC reader and OCR/text reader. It can also create Barcode/QR code which can be saved and shared. This is an essential app for every iPhone & iPad device. Additionally, it has an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) function to recognize the characters from an image. You can also save the generated text and/or share it through multiple options. Scan n Gen is extremely easy to use: Steps: 1. To scan barcode simply point the rear camera of your device to scan the QR, barcode, or text that you want to decode. The app will automatically detect, scan, and display it. No needs to press any button, take photos, or adjust the zoom. 2. Create QR Codes and Barcodes and save them or share them through email, WhatsApp, Facebook, and more. Generate Codes from URLs, Text Messages, Phone Numbers and/or any free Text. 3. Read data from NFC chips by tapping your phone on a NFC chip. 4. OCR Real-Time Text Scanner scans and extracts text at very high reading speed with the highest accuracy. Features: Scan n Gen scans and read all types of QR/ barcode types (supports multiple formats). Using the app, you’ll be able to generate your own barcodes. With Scan n Gen, you can easily share your barcode with your friends. It also scans and reads NFC Tags. It even supports a Flashlight feature. OCR functionality - Scan and read the text from images stored in your phone or live using the rear camera. Easily convert images to texts so you can edit, save, and share them. Required Permission: Camera: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your camera to scan images/docs/QR/barcodes. Gallery: Scan n Gen needs permission to use your phone gallery so you can easily scan your saved images/docs. Our Scan n Gen App is available with full features as mentioned and it’s free. A must-have app for your iPhone & iPad! Download it now!! For any questions, or if you need assistance, please contact V Group’s Digital team at: digital@vgroupinc.com
Sunrun
Monitor your solar energy system, track energy production, and access support. Gain insights into your environmental impact and manage your system data from a single, user-friendly interface.
- System data management
- Energy production tracking
- Customer support access
- Environmental impact insights
- User-friendly interface
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Newly designed and easy-to-use, our app is the single access point for Sunrun customers to monitor their systems, track energy production, and get the support they need. Featuring: • Streamlined access to manage and organize all of your system data. Our user-friendly interface provides a centralized hub where you can conveniently access and oversee your system data. • Thorough support page to help you find the answers you need. Whether it’s getting started with your new system or questions around the fundamentals of solar, we’ve got you covered. • Contextualized insights to better understand the positive environmental impact you’re making. Our app utilizes your system data to offer valuable insights, deepening your understanding of how your choices contribute to a greener planet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sunrun at 4.5 against Scan n Gen's 3.4. Sunrun also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 5). Scan n Gen's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Sunrun holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sunrun has 3.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Scan n Gen's written reviews are positive against 73% of Sunrun's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Scan n Gen ships an update every 9 months, Sunrun every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan n Gen | Sunrun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 73.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V Group Inc | Sunrun Inc. |
Customer experience
Scan n Gen
Sunrun
Bugs and requests
Scan n Gen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Sunrun
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Frequent loading issues
- Charts and graphs not functioning properly
- Discrepancies between app and actual production
Requested features
5 requests- Download or export data
- Integrate energy usage data
- Add alerts and notifications
- Provide landscape mode on iPad
- Show year-over-year production comparisons
In-app purchases
Scan n Gen
No in-app purchases
Sunrun
No in-app purchases









