Comparison

DPM Scan Pro vs Swipe Memo

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

Head to head
About

DPM Scan Pro

Features
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Scanning app for robust and fast scanning of DPM (Direct Part Markings) DataMatrix and QR codes. Scanned results can be delivered directly to the web browser via API settings or to a message queue via MQTT. Features: - Scans Direct Part Markings (DPM) and Dot Pen Matrix codes robustly and reliably. Whether needle stamped, laser marked or additive direct marking from 3D printer. Works on metallic surfaces such as 1.4404 stainless steel or as well as plastics such as PA12. - Also scans many classic (black and white) 2D and 1D barcodes robustly and reliably - API connection to third party system via MQTT for wireless transmission/transfer of scanned codes. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us! - Triggered Scanning Mode: This option can be enabled in the settings. It ensures that scan results are only captured when the button is pressed. - Batch Scanning: Capture multiple scans quickly and efficiently in one session. - Bulk scanning (former batch scanning) to decode multiple codes at once - BT Scanning

About

Swipe Memo

Features
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It is an application that allows you to concentrate only on taking notes. Swipe left for unlimited notes, swipe down for a list, swipe down again for a note! That's all you need to do.

Screenshots

DPM Scan Pro3 screens
Swipe Memo1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DPM Scan Pro at monthly against Swipe Memo's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPM Scan Pro ships an update monthly, Swipe Memo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
DPM Scan Pro versus Swipe Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPM Scan ProSwipe Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly โ€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size18 MB13 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAdditive Marking GmbHYuya Tajima

In-app purchases

None

DPM Scan Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Swipe Memo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DPM Scan Pro free?
DPM Scan Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swipe Memo free?
Swipe Memo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DPM Scan Pro or Swipe Memo have ads?
Neither DPM Scan Pro nor Swipe Memo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DPM Scan Pro or Swipe Memo?
DPM Scan Pro ships an update monthly, and Swipe Memo every 3 months. Most recently, DPM Scan Pro was updated on October 14, 2026 and Swipe Memo on October 12, 2026.

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