Comparison

Visual Inspect™ vs QuickScanner

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

Head to head
About

Visual Inspect™

Visualize and compare large 3D CAD models on an iPad for real-time manufacturing insights. Detect errors early in production, construction, or design processes with flexible, mobile data storage and fast loading of complex datasets.

Highlights
  • Mobile 3D CAD data visualization
  • Comparison to real-world conditions
  • Early error detection
  • Compressed mobile format for flexibility
  • Fast loading of large datasets
  • Support for numerous 3D data formats
Features
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The FARO Visual Inspect™ product suite enables large, complex 3D CAD data to be transferred to an iPad and then used for mobile visualization and comparison to real world conditions. Visual Inspect™ enables real time, actionable manufacturing insight through early stage error detection in the production, construction or design processes as well as their documentation. The 3D CAD data is stored locally on the iPad through an innovative, compressed, mobile format which provides an exceptional degree of flexibility and mobility that together drive increased productivity. In order to create this format, the powerful Visual Inspect Translator (see also https://knowledge.faro.com/Software/Factory_Metrology/Visual_Inspect/Software_Download_for_Visual_Inspect_CAD_Translator) is used and is the basis for incredibly fast loading of extremely large data sets. The Visual Inspect CAD Translator supports virtually all data formats, including 3DXML, ACIS, native CATIA, IGES, Inventor, JT 8.x and 9.x, NX, Parasolid, ProE / Creo, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, STEP, STL, VDA-FS, XCGM. Flexible data transfer from Visual Inspect Translator (PC) to Visual Inspect (iPad) via: • FTP Server • Special flash drive (e.g. PhotoFast Memories Cable) • Apple iTunes • Email • Apple AirDrop • Link to customer-owned intranet

About

QuickScanner

Features
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QuickScanner is a multi-mode document scanner designed for iOS and macOS. It combines smart document capture, OCR text extraction, QR/barcode scanning, and PDF generation with cloud backup. SCANNING MODES: - Document, Business Card, Receipt, ID Card, Whiteboard - Capture from camera, photo library, files, video, or screen region - Auto-shutter for hands-free capture - Auto boundary detection and perspective correction - Auto-crop with corner recognition - Flash control and continuous capture IMAGE EDITING: - 4-corner freeform crop with drag handles - Rotation (360°) and horizontal flip - Filters: Original, Magic Color, B&W, Grayscale, High Contrast - Text annotation overlay - Signature field overlay OCR TEXT EXTRACTION: - Offline OCR using Google ML Kit (no data sent to servers) - 5 language scripts: Japanese, Latin/English, Chinese, Korean, Devanagari - Extract text from scanned images and PDF pages - Extract text and QR codes from PDF and video files - Export text as TXT or Markdown files - Copy or share extracted text AI ASSIST: - AI-generated titles and tags for your scans - One-tap summary of extracted text - AI cleanup of OCR recognition errors - Structured field extraction (receipts, business cards) - Batch AI actions across multiple documents QR & BARCODE SCANNER: - Real-time detection with AR overlay - Scan QR/barcodes from camera, image/PDF files, video, or screen (macOS) - Parse WiFi, contacts (vCard), calendar events, SMS and email - One-tap actions per payload type, with warnings for sensitive data - Scan history with recent results - Auto-open URLs from QR codes - Copy and share barcode values PDF: - Searchable PDF: OCR text embedded as an invisible, searchable layer - Single and multi-page PDF generation - Password-protected PDF encryption - PDF preview with page navigation - Text extraction from PDF documents DOCUMENT LIBRARY: - Browse by type: Documents, Cards, Receipts, IDs, Whiteboards, PDFs - Folders, tags, and full-text search - Bulk selection and batch operations - Trash with soft-delete and restore CLOUD BACKUP: - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive integration - Full library backup as ZIP archive with manifest - Settings export/import in backups - Remote backup upload and download CUSTOMIZATION: - 20+ theme colors with dark/light mode - Configurable auto-crop, perspective correction, and default filter - Responsive layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop QuickScanner Pro unlocks: - Ad-free experience - All premium features - Priority support Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickscanner/terms/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visual Inspect™ at none against QuickScanner's 2. Visual Inspect™ also leads on ads (none vs shown). QuickScanner's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. QuickScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Visual Inspect™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Inspect™ ships an update every 5 weeks, QuickScanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Visual Inspect™ versus QuickScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Inspect™QuickScanner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFARO Technologies Inc.KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

In-app purchases

None

Visual Inspect™

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickScanner

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is Visual Inspect™ free?
Visual Inspect™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickScanner free?
QuickScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Inspect™ or QuickScanner have ads?
QuickScanner shows ads; Visual Inspect™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Inspect™ or QuickScanner?
Visual Inspect™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and QuickScanner every 2 months. Most recently, Visual Inspect™ was updated on October 8, 2026 and QuickScanner on October 8, 2026.

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