Comparison

WattUp vs True Scanner

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

Head to head
About

WattUp

This application allows users to scan for and connect to wireless charging devices using Bluetooth. It enables configuration, control, and monitoring of transmitters and receivers, along with software updates for enabled devices.

Highlights
  • Scan for WattUp enabled devices
  • Connect via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • Configure transmitters and receivers
  • Control charging devices
  • Monitor device status
  • Update device software
Features
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Energous Corporation is leading the next generation of wireless power and wireless charging – Wireless Charging 2.0 – with its award-winning WattUp® technology, which supports fast, efficient contact-based charging, as well as charging over-the-air. WattUp is a scalable, RF-based wireless charging technology that offers substantial improvements in contact-based charging efficiency, foreign object detection, orientation freedom and thermal performance compared to older, coil-based charging technologies. The technology can be designed into many different sized electronic devices for the home and office, as well as the medical, industrial, retail and automotive industries, and it ensures interoperability across products. These products can be configured, controlled and monitored by WattUp App. Features: - Scan for WattUp enabled wireless charging devices - Connect to devices over Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) - Configure, control and monitor WattUp Transmitter and Receivers - Software update of WattUp enabled devices Note: - Supported on iOS 11 version or later - Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE) should be turned on

About

True Scanner

Features
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Fast & Accurate Scanning Instantly scan QR codes and a wide variety of barcodes using your camera. Easily control the flash, switch between front/back cameras, and pause scanning anytime. Create 21 Types of Barcodes Generate not just QR codes, but also Code128, EAN-13, PDF417, Aztec, and 18 more barcode formats. Simply type your data and your barcode is ready instantly. Auto-save Scan History Every scan is automatically saved in the history tab. Review past scans and add notes whenever you need. Send via Network or Bluetooth (Pro Feature) Transmit scan results directly to external devices or servers via TCP, UDP or Bluetooth — perfect for business and industrial use. Supports Korean · Japanese · English

Screenshots

WattUp3 screens
True Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WattUp at none against True Scanner's shown. WattUp also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). True Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WattUp ships an update every 5 weeks, True Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WattUp versus True Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWattUpTrue Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnergous CorporationTaek Oh

In-app purchases

None

WattUp

No in-app purchases

None

True Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WattUp free?
WattUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is True Scanner free?
True Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WattUp or True Scanner have ads?
True Scanner shows ads; WattUp does not.
Which is updated more often, WattUp or True Scanner?
WattUp ships an update every 5 weeks, and True Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, WattUp was updated on September 21, 2026 and True Scanner on September 7, 2026.

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