Comparison

ID Assistant 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

ID Assistant

This free utility helps developers generate, validate, and manage UUID and CBUUID values. It also includes a searchable database of over 5,000 Bluetooth assigned numbers. All features are free and do not involve tracking.

Highlights
  • Generate UUID and CBUUID values
  • Validate UUID and CBUUID values
  • Adjust capitalization for IDs
  • Copy and share generated IDs
  • Search Bluetooth assigned numbers database
  • 100% free and no tracking
Features
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ID Assistant is a 100% free utility for working with UUID and CBUUID, helping developers get more done faster. [UUID] - Generate valid UUID values - Adjust the capitalization for your generated UUID values - Easily copy them for use outside of the app - Quickly validate UUID values that you wish to enter or paste into the app - Adjust the capitalization for your validated UUID values - Share your generated and validated UUID values [CBUUID] - Generate valid CBUUID values for 16, 32 and 128 bit values - Adjust the capitalization for your generated CBUUID values - Easily copy them for use outside of the app - Quickly validate 16, 32 and 128 bit CBUUID values that you wish to enter or paste into the app - Adjust the capitalization for your validated UUID values - Share your generated and validated CBUUID values [SEARCH] - Search through over 5,000 records in the Bluetooth database of assigned numbers for companies, services, characteristics and other related values All of this is 100%: - Free for you - Free of tracking

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

ID Assistant4 screens
True Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: True Scanner at none against ID Assistant's 1. True Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ID Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ID Assistant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. True Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ID Assistant ships an update every 2 months, True Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ID Assistant versus True Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterID AssistantTrue Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean McNeilTaek Oh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ID Assistant

One-time1
  • Tip the developer$0.99
None

True Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ID Assistant free?
ID Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True Scanner free?
True Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ID Assistant or True Scanner have ads?
True Scanner shows ads; ID Assistant does not.
Which is updated more often, ID Assistant or True Scanner?
ID Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and True Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, ID Assistant was updated on September 12, 2026 and True Scanner on September 7, 2026.

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