Unboxed vs Later....
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unboxed
This utility app provides instant QR code scanning with a clean, distraction-free interface. It automatically saves your scan history, allowing you to revisit links, text, and other code types later. Codes are processed on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Instant scanning
- Automatic scan history
- Clean interface
- Recognizes various QR code types
- On-device processing
- Preview before action
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Unboxed is a fast, modern QR code scanner designed to feel simple and effortless. Just open the app and scan. No buttons. No friction. Every code you scan is saved automatically, so you can come back to it later—whether it’s a login link, a menu, or something you weren’t ready to open yet. Why Unboxed? • Instant scanning – open and go • Automatic scan history • Clean, distraction-free interface • Built with modern technologies • No unnecessary steps or clutter Unboxed is designed to feel simple, fast, and reliable—exactly how a scanner should be. Smart Scanning Unboxed recognises a wide range of QR code types including links, text, email addresses, phone numbers, and more. You stay in control—preview what’s inside before taking action. Privacy First Codes are processed on your device. Your scans stay yours.
Later....
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Light weight read it later app. All data stays on your device!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Later.... at every 6 months against Unboxed's every 71 months. Later.... also leads on device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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.
Unboxed ships an update every 71 months, Later.... every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unboxed | Later.... |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 71 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Reid | Greg Shaffer |
In-app purchases
Unboxed
No in-app purchases
Later....
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Unboxed free?
Is Later.... free?
Which is updated more often, Unboxed or Later....?
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