WebScan vs Web Genius
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebScan
Scan barcodes and instantly search them on the internet using a customizable URL template. Create your own barcode scanning solutions by linking to your preferred websites or services.
- Fast barcode scanning
- Customizable URL templates
- Direct web search integration
- View web content on-screen
- Supports multiple barcode types
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WebScan is a tool that allows you to scan and search barcodes at any internet address. You can even use your own URL template. It has it's own build-in fast barcode scanner at the top of the screen and shows the results just bellow it. The scanned bar code will be placed where you put *** in the URL string. To change the address just tap on the menu and select "Set URL" Write your selected web address and put *** just where you want the code to be placed. It could be part of directory name, URL parameter or what ever part of the URL. With this app you can easily make your own barcode scanning solution just by creating a website or service that handles the codes. Then you just write the address of your site and you are all set and done ! The web content will be visible on the same screen under the the scanner. Supported barcode types: EAN13, EAN8, UPCA,UPCE, CODE128, CODE39, Interleaved 2 of 5
Web Genius
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The Web Genius app enables you to access key statistics about your Web Genius website, including page views, website visits and web enquiries over key time frames. You can also view your monthly performance reports, manage web enquiries on the go, and easily to get in touch with the Web Genius team.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Web Genius at Free against WebScan's $1.99. Web Genius also leads on update cadence (every 13 months vs every 40 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Web Genius is free to download; WebScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WebScan ships an update every 40 months, Web Genius every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebScan | Web Genius |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 13 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | WEB GENIUS CENTRAL NEW ZEALAND LIMITED |
In-app purchases
WebScan
No in-app purchases
Web Genius
No in-app purchases
