# SCAN IT! vs Remote Battery Level for Watch

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Battery Level for Watch at 3.9 against SCAN IT!'s 2.0. Remote Battery Level for Watch also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 6%) and ratings volume (312 vs 1). SCAN IT!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Remote Battery Level for Watch sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. SCAN IT! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Battery Level for Watch holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Battery Level for Watch has 312 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 34% of Remote Battery Level for Watch's.

SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, Remote Battery Level for Watch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCAN IT! | Remote Battery Level for Watch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it/id369295742/reviews) | **[3.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-battery-level-for-watch/id954912200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **312** |
| Positive reviews | 5.9% of reviews | **33.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qoncept, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549354111) | [Caramba App Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/349530108) |

## 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


### Remote Battery Level for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-battery-level-for-watch/id954912200)

Monitor your iPhone's battery level and charging status directly from your Apple Watch. Receive alerts for full charge or critical battery levels. View your Watch's charge on your iPhone and check data connection status.

**Highlights:** Check iPhone battery on Apple Watch, iPhone charging alerts on Watch, View Watch battery on iPhone, Display battery on Watch Face, Check data connection status, Customizable alert limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.49 | per year |
| Remote Battery Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome little app
- 👍 Works as expected
- 👍 Useful for checking battery remotely
- 🚀 Convenient complication on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Inaccurate battery readings
- 🔋 High battery drain
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🔋 Disconnects from Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Complication doesn't update
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- More frequent battery updates
- Sound alerts for low battery
- Ability to view watch battery on iPhone


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCAN IT! free?

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

### Is Remote Battery Level for Watch free?

Remote Battery Level for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SCAN IT! or Remote Battery Level for Watch?

Remote Battery Level for Watch is rated higher. SCAN IT! averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Battery Level for Watch averages 3.9 from 312 ratings.

### Do SCAN IT! or Remote Battery Level for Watch have ads?

Remote Battery Level for Watch shows ads; SCAN IT! does not.

### Which is updated more often, SCAN IT! or Remote Battery Level for Watch?

SCAN IT! ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Battery Level for Watch every 2 months. Most recently, SCAN IT! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Remote Battery Level for Watch on October 12, 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.*