# Credit Scanner vs TZLink

The clearest difference is rating: Credit Scanner at 5.0 against TZLink's 2.0. Credit Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). TZLink's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Credit Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TZLink has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, TZLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Credit Scanner | TZLink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573/reviews)** | [2.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tzlink/id6451134983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Linus Karlsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476819755) | [Tozed Kangwei Tech Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380537692) |

## What reviewers say

### Credit Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/credit-scanner/id1477487573)

Scan SIM card recharge vouchers using your device's camera. This utility app automatically reads the serial number, saving you manual entry time. It supports all mobile carriers and is compatible with iOS 12.1 and newer devices.

**Highlights:** Camera-based scanning, Automatic serial number reading, Supports all carriers, iOS 12.1+ compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TZLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tzlink/id6451134983)

This utility app simplifies the management of customer premises equipment (CPE). It offers a streamlined interface for handling network devices and configurations.

**Highlights:** CPE management, Device configuration, Streamlined interface, Network device handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Credit Scanner free?

Credit Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TZLink free?

TZLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Credit Scanner or TZLink?

Credit Scanner is rated higher. Credit Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TZLink averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Credit Scanner or TZLink have ads?

Credit Scanner shows ads; TZLink does not.

### Which is updated more often, Credit Scanner or TZLink?

Credit Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and TZLink every 2 months. Most recently, Credit Scanner was updated on October 3, 2026 and TZLink on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
