# Emergency Contact List vs Scan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan at 100% against Emergency Contact List's 0%. Scan also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (238 vs 5). Emergency Contact List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Emergency Contact List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 238 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Emergency Contact List's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scan's.

Emergency Contact List ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emergency Contact List | Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-contact-list/id1541212467/reviews) | **[4.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **238** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Doug Diego](https://appshunter.io/developer/292703436) | [Flex App Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665600905) |

## What reviewers say

### Emergency Contact List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-contact-list/id1541212467)

Easily manage and access your emergency contact information on your mobile device. Import contacts from CSV files, including specialized formats, and create printable PDF backups. Secure your data with biometric authentication.

**Highlights:** Import contacts from CSV files, Support for NICA PitZone and TeamSnap formats, Create multiple contact lists, Biometric security (Face ID/Touch ID), Call/message contacts directly, Email contacts, Export printable PDF backups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-scanner-app/id6474121786)

This app provides high-precision scanning for all major 1D and 2D barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like batch scanning, code creation, and organized library management for business and personal use.

**Highlights:** Instant QR and barcode recognition, Batch scan mode for multiple codes, Organized library with folders, QR code generator, Tagging system for scans, Offline mode access, Data export options

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Unlimited Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock QR Code AI Generator | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy and simple to use
- 🚫 No ads or distractions
- 🌍 Works everywhere, even internationally
- 💡 Reliable and never lets users down


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emergency Contact List free?

Emergency Contact List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scan free?

Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Emergency Contact List or Scan?

Scan is rated higher. Emergency Contact List averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Scan averages 4.5 from 238 ratings.

### Do Emergency Contact List or Scan have ads?

Neither Emergency Contact List nor Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emergency Contact List or Scan?

Emergency Contact List ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan every 5 days. Most recently, Emergency Contact List was updated on October 6, 2026 and Scan on October 15, 2026.

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