Comparison

Qscan vs Nova

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qscan

This app transforms your camera into a versatile scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and food items. It offers instant identification of dishes, detailed macro breakdowns, and price comparison for barcodes. Effortlessly connect to Wi-Fi, open URLs, and more with a single tap.

Highlights
  • AI food recognition for calorie counting
  • Instant identification of dishes and ingredients
  • Detailed macro breakdowns (calories, protein, fats, carbs)
  • Universal QR and barcode scanner
  • Price comparison for shopping
  • Smart actions for URLs, Wi-Fi, and contacts
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Transform your camera into a superpower today. Stop switching between apps. Whether you’re trying to join a Wi-Fi network, compare prices at the grocery store, or track your daily macros, QScan does it all in a single tap. Using advanced AI and lightning-fast scanning technology, we’ve combined a professional-grade barcode reader with an intelligent nutrition assistant. AI Food Recognition: Calorie Counting Made Simple Forget manual logging. Just point your camera at your plate, take a photo, and let our AI do the heavy lifting. Instant Identification: Recognizes thousands of dishes and ingredients. Detailed Macros: Get instant breakdowns of calories, protein, fats, and carbs. Universal Scanner: QR & Barcodes The fastest scanner in your pocket. Period Every Format Supported: QR codes, Data Matrix, Aztec, UPC, EAN, Code 39, and more. Price Comparison: Scan barcodes while shopping to find the best deals online. Smart Actions: Open URLs, add contacts, connect to Wi-Fi, or find product locations instantly. To get access to the premium content and functionality, you can choose between a week, monthly, and yearly auto-renewable subscription. This is a recurring transaction that will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription. Renewals will be charged at the same cost within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://fliyinadsdev.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://fliyinadsdev.com/terms

About

Nova

Optimize your iPhone's storage and enhance digital security. This app helps you clear out unnecessary files, manage contacts and calendars, and scan for data breaches to keep your device running smoothly and your information safe.

Highlights
  • Smart photo and video cleaner
  • Data breach scanner
  • Contact organizer
  • Calendar management
  • File compression
Features
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Make room for new memories without losing the ones that matter. Your photo library fills up fast, and most of that space goes to near-identical shots, old screenshots and long videos you forgot you recorded. Nova Cleaner groups that media together so you can look through it, decide what stays, and delete only what you choose. Review Duplicates And Similar Shots Photos are grouped into sets of duplicates and visually similar images so you can compare them side by side. Preview anything before you act, select the copies you do not need, and keep the frame you actually like. Find The Big Stuff Browse similar videos, screenshots, screen recordings and large video files in their own sections. A storage overview shows estimated sizes by category, so you know where your space is going before you start. Compress Photos And Videos Choose from three compression settings and save the converted media to Photos. Results depend on the source file and the setting you pick, so you stay in control of the balance between size and quality. Tidy Contacts And Calendar Spot duplicate contacts and merge them, fill in incomplete entries, and create or restore a local backup of names, phone numbers and email addresses. A calendar view lets you see scheduled events, add or edit them, and confirm before any event is removed. Private Photo Vault Import copies of selected photos into a local encrypted vault protected by a four-digit PIN, with optional biometric unlock and auto-lock. Your originals stay in Photos, so nothing disappears from your library without your say. Charging Animation Themes Pick a charging animation with a battery display and follow the included Shortcuts setup guide to trigger it when your charger connects. Built Around Review, Not Guesswork Nothing is deleted automatically. Every cleanup step shows you what is selected, how much it represents, and asks for confirmation, so a cleanup session never turns into a surprise. Whether you are clearing space before a trip, organizing years of camera roll, or just tired of scrolling past twelve versions of the same photo, Nova Cleaner gives you a clear place to start. Download Nova Cleaner and take back your storage, one reviewed set at a time. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. https://distritoapps.com/terms https://distritoapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Qscan4 screens
Nova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova at 75% against Qscan's 24%. Nova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Qscan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Qscan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Nova sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qscan ships an update every 3 months, Nova every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Qscan versus Nova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQscanNova
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—84 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFliyin AdsDISTRITO SLU

Customer experience

Qscan

Written reviews88 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative73.9%

Nova

All ratings84 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Qscan

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cancellation page fails to load or spins indefinitely
  • Ads prevent camera access and functionality
  • App logs out users after ads complete
  • QR code scanning fails frequently
  • Feedback form unable to send messages
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  • Unauthorized automatic charges
  • Face scan accidentally triggers purchases

Requested features

6 requests
  • Screenshot QR code scanning capability
  • Longer trial period (3+ days minimum)
  • Clear, accessible cancellation process
  • Ad-free or reduced ad experience
  • Free tier without premium features
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  • Better customer support channels

Nova

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Qscan

Subscriptions3
  • Pro week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Month$19.991 Month
  • 1 year3 Days trial$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Nova

Subscriptions2
  • Premium week7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Year3 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Qscan free?
Qscan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova free?
Nova is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qscan or Nova have ads?
Qscan shows ads; Nova does not.
Which is updated more often, Qscan or Nova?
Qscan ships an update every 3 months, and Nova every 4 days. Most recently, Qscan was updated on October 14, 2026 and Nova on October 16, 2026.

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