Traceology vs Q
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Traceology
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Traceology delivers a range of digital brand protection and engagement services to consumers and brand investigation officers alike. Learn “How to tell” genuine from fake products, scan the security label to get an instant result, and learn more about the products and brand you are buying.
Q
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Q-ID® Scanner 2.0: the next generation of smartphone authentication from Quantum Base. Check a product is genuine in under 3 seconds, using just your phone. Point it at a Q-ID®, and the app tells you instantly: genuine or not. BUILT FOR SPEED - Up to 3x faster, with end-to-end authentication in under 3 seconds - Up to 7x faster on low-data, 3G and 4G connections INTUITIVE BY DESIGN - Easy for anyone, even first-time users with no training - No specialist equipment: laboratory-level accuracy from an everyday smartphone - Live guidance and image correction help you get a clear scan, first time - Available worldwide in 60 languages UNCOMPROMISED SECURITY - Atomically secure: every Q-ID® has a unique atomic fingerprint, with a uniqueness of 1 in 1 billion - Measurably secure: security comparable to fingerprint and iris checks, depending on your device - Built on 40+ patents - Over 2 billion Q-ID®s already protect products worldwide
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Q at weekly against Traceology's every 6 months. Traceology's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Traceology ships an update every 6 months, Q weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Traceology | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | De La Rue International LTD | Quantum Base Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Traceology
No in-app purchases
Q
No in-app purchases








