Vision Smarts vs Scanlet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Vision Smarts
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Vision Smart's industrial grade barcode scanner can instantly read the following formats: EAN-13, UPC-A, EAN-8, UPC-E, EAN+2, EAN+5, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Code 25, Codabar, Telepen, QR codes, DataMatrix, and all GS1 Databar versions. Scan just one barcode or a batch of up to 20. Full screen scan, framed scan, or red line scan. Share the results with the standard action sheet (message, email, copy, save, send to other apps, etc.) At Vision Smarts we have been developing, refining, and optimizing barcode reader software since the early days of the App Store. The result is a set of powerful image processing algorithms that can quickly read barcodes in the most challenging conditions: damaged or faded barcodes, small or low-resolution print, low light, reflective or wrinkled surfaces, steep angles, etc. Our software libraries power our own apps. Many well-known brands in the retail, logistics, consumer goods, banking, telecom, food, and software industries license our white label SDK to build reliable barcode scanning apps for their employees and customers . Please check out our web site at www.visionsmarts.com and do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
Scanlet
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Scanlet โ All your barcodes, always with you. Scanlet is your digital wallet for barcodes and QR codes: scan, save, and keep them always at hand โ with complete privacy. - Scan with your camera or from your photo library - Share directly from other apps - Each scan saves a snippet of the original image - Create QR codes and many other formats, ready to share No uploads, no accounts: your data stays on your device. Supported barcode types: QR Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vision Smarts at none against Scanlet's shown. Vision Smarts also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Scanlet's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vision Smarts ships an update every 4 months, Scanlet every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vision Smarts | Scanlet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vision Smarts | Patrick Ponti |
In-app purchases
Vision Smarts
No in-app purchases
Scanlet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vision Smarts free?
Is Scanlet free?
Do Vision Smarts or Scanlet have ads?
Which is updated more often, Vision Smarts or Scanlet?
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