ScanMe vs Link Pouch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScanMe
This app quickly scans and creates QR and barcodes, offering fast price matching and instant action triggers for URLs, contacts, and more. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and allows for easy sharing and saving of generated codes.
- Ultra-fast code scanning
- Decodes QR and commercial barcodes
- Intelligent auto-focus and flashlight support
- Instant action triggers for scanned data
- Fast custom QR code creator
- Local, secure, and offline-first processing
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in milliseconds with a private, reliable tool for everyday tasks. ScanMe keeps your data on your iPhone, so you can scan, create, and share with confidence—even when you’re offline. • Open links, menus, Wi-Fi details, contacts, emails, messages, and locations instantly • Read popular QR and commercial barcode formats, including UPC and EAN • Scan clearly in dim lighting with autofocus and a built-in flashlight • Create QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi networks, text, and social profiles • Save, organize, and share codes whenever you need them Point your camera at a code and ScanMe identifies it quickly. Results are ready for the next action, whether you want to open a website, connect to Wi-Fi, save contact details, or compare a product price. You can also create a custom QR code in seconds, save it to your device, or share it directly. Scans, code creation, and history are processed on-device without requiring external server sync. ScanMe is made for shoppers, travelers, students, small businesses, and anyone who needs a dependable QR code reader, barcode scanner, or QR code creator. Download ScanMe for fast, private scanning wherever your day takes you.
Link Pouch
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A convenient app to hold all your links to read later. it allows you to read the page in a nice and formatted page, it removes clutter from web pages. you can change the font and other features it has a tags feature. where you can add as many tags to a saved link as you want 100% free for now with no limit to how many link you add
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Link Pouch at none against ScanMe's 1. Link Pouch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. ScanMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Link Pouch asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScanMe ships an update every 5 days, Link Pouch every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScanMe | Link Pouch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Puzzle Mania Studio | hasan kadhem |
In-app purchases
ScanMe
- Unlock Premium$12.99
Link Pouch
No in-app purchases
