Scan n Gen vs StashCam
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
StashCam
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# App Store Description (English) --- A camera app that doesn't save to your Camera Roll. Shopping lists, whiteboard notes, schedules, homework handouts. You want to snap a quick photo of everyday documents and info, but your Camera Roll keeps getting cluttered. Important memories mixed in with photos you only needed for five minutes - and before you know it, finding or deleting anything becomes a chore. This app was built to fix that. Every photo you take stays inside the app only. Nothing touches your iPhone's photo library. Keep your Camera Roll clean while managing temporary photos right where they belong. Delete them when you're done. Your Camera Roll stays tidy, with only the photos that truly matter. - When it comes in handy - Snapping a sale flyer at the grocery store or pharmacy. Recording what's on the whiteboard in a meeting or on the blackboard at school. Keeping a copy of your kid's homework sheet or school calendar. Holding onto a prescription, appointment card, or government form for a bit. Collecting receipts for expenses or returns. Until now, you'd shoot these with your regular camera, then try to remember to delete them later. But let's be honest - forgotten photos pile up by the hundreds. With this app, they never hit your Camera Roll in the first place, so the problem simply doesn't exist. - Core Features (All Free) - Camera and Import Shoot directly with the in-app camera, or batch-import up to 50 photos at once from your photo library. Share Extension support means you can save images from Safari, Mail, Messages, and other apps with a single tap. Comfortable Viewing Browse your saved photos in a clean grid view. Tap to go full screen. Pinch to zoom freely, or double-tap for 2x magnification - perfect for reading fine print on documents and timetables. A thumbnail strip lets you swipe through photos quickly. Manage and Share Delete photos one by one, or select multiple for batch deletion. Share any photo via the share sheet - send it through Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or any other app. iCloud Sync and Backup Automatic sync powered by CloudKit and Core Data keeps your photos in sync across every iPhone and iPad signed in with the same Apple ID. A daily automatic backup runs in the background, and you can trigger a manual backup anytime from Settings. If anything goes wrong, restore your data from iCloud in just a few taps. - Pro (One-Time Purchase) - Folder Organization As your photos grow, create folders to sort them by purpose - "Shopping," "Work," "School," "Medical," or whatever categories make sense for you. Rename or delete folders freely. Move photos between folders, or batch-delete multiple folders at once. Biometric Lock Lock the app with Face ID or Touch ID. Every time you open the app, authentication is required - keeping your documents and private photos safe from prying eyes. You can also set a passcode as a fallback when biometrics aren't available. Toggle authentication on or off, or change your passcode anytime in Settings. Pro is a one-time purchase. No subscription, no recurring charges. Pay once and it's yours forever. - Your Privacy, Protected - Every photo is stored on your device and in iCloud only. Nothing is uploaded to any external server. Your photo data is never shared with the developer or any third party, so you can confidently save documents containing personal information. Built by an independent developer. If you have questions, feedback, or feature requests, reach out through the in-app settings or leave a review on the App Store. Your input directly shapes future updates. - In a Nutshell - A camera app that keeps photos out of your Camera Roll. Manage temporary photos inside the app without cluttering your library. iCloud sync keeps everything safe across your devices. Go Pro for folder organization and Face ID lock - more control, more security. Keep your Camera Roll for the photos that matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan n Gen at none against StashCam's 1. Scan n Gen also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). StashCam's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 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. StashCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan n Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scan n Gen ships an update every 9 months, StashCam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan n Gen | StashCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | V Group Inc | kaisei watanabe |
In-app purchases
Scan n Gen
No in-app purchases
StashCam
- Pro$7.99









