# SCAN IT! vs Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) at 69% against SCAN IT!'s 6%. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). SCAN IT!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SCAN IT! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of SCAN IT!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)'s.

SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAN IT! | Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it/id369295742/reviews) | **[4.3 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-tachometer-rpm-meter/id831460940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qoncept, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549354111) | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) |

## What reviewers say

### SCAN IT!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it/id369295742)

This app uses augmented reality to bring digital content to life when you point your device at special markers or images. Experience videos, web links, and virtual objects overlaid onto your real-world view. It's a simple way to interact with AR content.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality content viewing, Image recognition for markers and images, Links to related websites, Video playback in AR, Content displayed in AR space

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strobe-tachometer-rpm-meter/id831460940)

Measure rotational speeds of objects using your phone's flashlight, laser, or magnetic sensor. Detect precise RPMs with adjustable flicker frequencies and a wide measurement range. Ideal for analyzing fan speeds, engine RPMs, and more.

**Highlights:** Strobe tachometer function, Laser tachometer mode, Magnetic tachometer mode, Adjustable flicker frequency, RPM and Hz display, High precision measurement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version of the stroboscopic tachometer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Laser Tachometer and Magnetic | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCAN IT! free?

SCAN IT! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) free?

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SCAN IT! or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?

Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) is rated higher. SCAN IT! averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) averages 4.3 from 83 ratings.

### Do SCAN IT! or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) have ads?

Neither SCAN IT! nor Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCAN IT! or Strobe tachometer (RPM meter)?

SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, and Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) every 4 months. Most recently, SCAN IT! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Strobe tachometer (RPM meter) on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*