Wasp Scan vs VessLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wasp Scan
Easily create and share custom QR codes for various types of information, including contacts, URLs, and text. Quickly upload important data to your smartphone by scanning a single image. The app also supports scanning 1D barcodes and maintains a history of all your scans.
- Create custom QR codes for free
- Share contacts, URLs, text, and more
- Scan 1D barcodes
- Save and share scanned information
- Built-in scan history archive
- Automatically call, email, or browse scanned data
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WASP Scan allows you to create custom QR codes for FREE. Easily share any of the following across all devices: Contacts Clipboard URLs E-mail addresses Phone numbers Text Business cards Calendar events Your smartphone is only as smart as you make it. Sure, it can hold pertinent information like contacts, calendar events, and your favorite web portals – but in the past you were forced to input all this information manually. With WASP Scan, all your most important – and not-so-important – information can be quickly and securely uploaded into your smartphone simply by scanning a single image. Whether it be text, URLs, or business cards, WASP Scan reads and generates QR Codes for FREE! Encoded QR codes can be shared publicly or with other personal devices; ensuring you have access to the information and contacts you need no matter where you are. Features Include: - Ability to scan 1D barcodes - EAN-13 EAN-8, Code128 Code39, UPC-A UPC-E - Generate FREE QR codes containing pertinent information including contacts, website URLs, phone numbers, and text, and share them across any network or device - Ability to scan, save, and share text, URLs, contact information, e-mail addresses, calendar events, and more - Built-in archive of your entire scan history - Automatically call, e-mail, or browse any scanned information
VessLink
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VessLink brings cutting-edge technology and intuitive design into one place so you can enjoy a smarter, simpler boating experience. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just starting your nautical journey, VessLink is your go-to boating app for peace of mind on the water. Note: The VessLink app is designed to work exclusively with the VessLink Device. Make sure you have your device onboard to get the most out of your app. You can order yours at www.vesslink.com Use VessLink to: • Effortlessly track and record your journeys, storing route data, travel times, and key insights to improve your future travel experiences. • Get clear insights from crucial digital boat gauges – like speed, fuel, and trim level – through a user-friendly dashboard. • Identify and handle potential issues proactively with smart alerts on engine status, fuel levels, oil pressure, and more. Relax and enjoy the journey – if something’s off, VessLink nudges your phone or smartwatch. • Access and monitor live boat data from connected sensors – like engine and transmission health, water depth, temperature, and more. It’s your reliable boating co-pilot, designed for simpler, smarter sailing adventures. Download today and turn your smartphone into a sophisticated boat monitoring system – we bet your boat (and you, of course) will love it. Having troubles? Please reach out at vesslink.com/contact-us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VessLink at every 5 weeks against Wasp Scan's every 43 months. Wasp Scan's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wasp Scan ships an update every 43 months, VessLink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wasp Scan | VessLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WASP Mobile LLC | Vesstek UAB |
In-app purchases
Wasp Scan
No in-app purchases
VessLink
No in-app purchases









