Comparison

Air Scanner by Qrayon vs Auth Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

Air Scanner by Qrayon

Transform your mobile device into a wireless HD document camera. Easily share physical materials from books, objects, or magazines in real-time to a web browser on the same network. Ideal for presentations, lectures, and demonstrations without needing specialized hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless HD document camera
  • Real-time browser projection
  • Supports PC, Mac, Linux
  • No extra software needed
  • DIY camera stand compatible
  • 720P/1080P HD output
Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into a wireless HD document camera in 3 easy steps: STEP 1: Launch Air Scanner. STEP 2: Type in the displayed URL in the web browser. STEP 3: Whatever you point the camera at appears in the browser. Easily present hard-copy materials from books, magazines, or physical objects as part of your lectures or meetings. Great for show and tell. Air Scanner continuously takes photos with your device's camera and projects them to a web browser running on the same WiFi network, at 720P HD (1080P on iPhone 5 and newer generation devices) - allowing full page text and color photographs to come out crisp and clear. Just fire up Air Scanner and type in the displayed URL in your web browser. The image will automatically update at up to 3-5 times per second (faster on newer devices). A dedicated or ad-hoc network is recommended for optimal performance. No special hardware or additional client software is required. PC, Mac, and Linux are all supported. You don't need an expensive unitasker document camera anymore. Air Scanner works wonderfully with a DIY camera stand, which you can make in a few minutes, or you can order a handmade one from various 3rd party sites (see our website for details and links).

About

Auth Authenticator

Secure your accounts with advanced two-factor authentication and biometric protection. This app provides instant access to OTP codes, syncs across devices, and allows for easy QR code generation. It offers robust security features with a sleek, intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Biometric lock (Face ID)
  • Instant OTP code access
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iCloud, Watch)
  • Home screen widgets
  • QR code generation
Features
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Experience Next-Level Security Generate verification codes on your device and protect app access with biometric authentication. Whether you’re logging in to social media or safeguarding workplace accounts, our Advance Authenticator helps keep your OTP codes organized and instantly accessible. Note: One OTP entry can be added for free; additional OTP entries require an in-app purchase or subscription. Stay Synced & Convenient Effortlessly sync codes across iPhone, iCloud, and Watch. Enjoy on-the-go access to your most important logins - no extra steps needed. Home screen widgets put your codes front and center for even faster access. Generate QR Codes Create custom QR codes in seconds using our sleek, ready-made templates. Easily generate codes for website links, text, WiFi, business cards, SMS, and social media accounts. Why Choose This Authenticator? • On-Device Codes. Verification codes are generated on your device. • Biometric Lock. Quickly unlock using Face ID. • Instant Setup. Easily import, generate, or scan codes for all your favorite services. • Sleek & Intuitive. A clean interface designed for speed and simplicity. Subscription Details 1. Unlimited Access. Enjoy fast, seamless performance with limitless additions of OTP codes, enhanced security features, and widjets, iCloud & Apple Watch sync and even more. 2. Flexible Plans. Select from weekly, monthly, or yearly subscriptions that best fit your security needs. 3. Auto-Renewal. Your iTunes account is charged at the end of any free trial period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current cycle ends. 4. Easy Management. Modify or cancel your subscription anytime through your iTunes Account Settings. Technical Profiles and Data Collection No separate Auth sign-up or login account is required. The app automatically creates a persistent technical identifier and service profiles for subscription management and analytics. These profiles are not user-created login accounts. We use Adapty for subscription management, Amplitude for app analytics, and Firebase for configuration and crash reporting. Our App Store privacy disclosure lists user identifiers, app interactions, and crash reports as Data Not Linked to You. We do not use this data for advertising tracking. Our Privacy Policy is available at https://telegra.ph/authy-privacy-10-06 and our Terms of Use at https://telegra.ph/Authy-10-06 Download now to keep your verification codes organized and easy to access.

Screenshots

Air Scanner by Qrayon4 screens
Auth Authenticator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Auth Authenticator at Free against Air Scanner by Qrayon's $4.99. Auth Authenticator also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 34 months). Air Scanner by Qrayon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Auth Authenticator is free to download; Air Scanner by Qrayon costs $4.99 up front. Auth Authenticator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Air Scanner by Qrayon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auth Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Air Scanner by Qrayon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Auth Authenticator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Scanner by Qrayon ships an update every 34 months, Auth Authenticator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Air Scanner by Qrayon versus Auth Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir Scanner by QrayonAuth Authenticator
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (16 ratings)4.9 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1628 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB105 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCEnveloc, Inc

Customer experience

Air Scanner by Qrayon

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative21.9%

Auth Authenticator

All ratings28 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Air Scanner by Qrayon

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Auth Authenticator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Air Scanner by Qrayon free?
Air Scanner by Qrayon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auth Authenticator free?
Auth Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Air Scanner by Qrayon or Auth Authenticator?
Auth Authenticator is rated higher. Air Scanner by Qrayon averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Auth Authenticator averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.
Do Air Scanner by Qrayon or Auth Authenticator have ads?
Neither Air Scanner by Qrayon nor Auth Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Scanner by Qrayon or Auth Authenticator?
Air Scanner by Qrayon ships an update every 34 months, and Auth Authenticator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Air Scanner by Qrayon was updated on November 6, 2026 and Auth Authenticator on November 4, 2026.

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