Comparison

PDC Scan vs BudProof AI

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

Head to head
About

PDC Scan

Features
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Define your own operation data acquisition. Use the camera as a barcode / QR code scanner. Decide for yourself which information is automatically read out in the QR code. Simply define target fields and separators - done. Document additionally with photos. Record production data in real time, quantities produced, time, weights and many other options. Export the data via CSV, PDF, XML format. Transfer the data via email or FTP. A short pull gesture or tab on the corresponding button executes the data transfer. Use the predefined standard BDE lists such as parts, shipping, maintenance, time, inventory, maintenance or create your own. Talk to us if you have individual requirements or need for interfaces. The following fields are available: Transaction no Position number Project no Count storage place Article no Variant no designation unit price total price expiry date target stock date of entry purchasing price Unit Cost centre cost center designation Information1 Information2 Information3 Information4 Workplace operation length Width Height thickness weight palette Check1 Check2 Check3 time stamp start time end times Date1 date2 date3 capacity tracking code duration

About

BudProof AI

This app helps growers determine the optimal harvest time by analyzing trichome images and maintaining detailed grow logs. It aims to eliminate guesswork and provide clear insights into the harvest window.

Highlights
  • AI-powered trichome analysis
  • Detailed grow logs
  • Harvest timing guidance
  • Image analysis for growers
  • Eliminates guesswork
Features
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Built by grower, for growers. Every grower knows the struggle: scoping trichomes daily for weeks, posting photos online, and still feeling unsure about harvest timing. Budproof AI ends guess work with trichome analysis and a clean grow log-so you know when our harvest window is open.

Screenshots

PDC Scan4 screens
BudProof AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BudProof AI at 13.0 against PDC Scan's 15.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PDC Scan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BudProof AI sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDC Scan ships an update fortnightly, BudProof AI every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PDC Scan versus BudProof AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDC ScanBudProof AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSNC GmbHBudproof AI LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDC Scan

One-time1
  • Unlimited Version$64.99
3 purchases

BudProof AI

One-time3
  • Starter Tier$4.99
  • Mid Tier$9.99
  • Pro Tier$19.99

Questions

Is PDC Scan free?
PDC Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BudProof AI free?
BudProof AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDC Scan or BudProof AI have ads?
Neither PDC Scan nor BudProof AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDC Scan or BudProof AI?
PDC Scan ships an update fortnightly, and BudProof AI every 3 weeks. Most recently, PDC Scan was updated on October 2, 2026 and BudProof AI on September 26, 2026.

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