PFS Scanner vs McElroy Operator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PFS Scanner
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With this app you can scan barcodes or matrix codes and transfer the data to a connected PFS device with Bluetooth support. By use of 'Scan fitting code' and 'Scan trace code' the scanning process is restricted to certain code types.
McElroy Operator
This app provides certified operators with easy access to their professional profiles, including qualifications and certifications. It also allows viewing summaries of joint reports and features a QR code for logging into the McElroy Data Logger.
- Operator profile access
- View certifications
- Access joint report summaries
- QR code for Data Logger login
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This application allows McElroy-certified operators to easily access their profile. This includes operator qualifications and certifications. Summaries of joint reports can also be viewed. At the core of the app is a QR code that operators can use to log into their profiles when using the McElroy Data Logger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: McElroy Operator at every 3 days against PFS Scanner's every 13 months. PFS Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.4). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PFS Scanner ships an update every 13 months, McElroy Operator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PFS Scanner | McElroy Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PF-Schweisstechnologie GmbH | McElroy Manufacturing, Inc. |
In-app purchases
PFS Scanner
No in-app purchases
McElroy Operator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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