Comparison

ScannerSettings vs CardCompass Gift Card Tracker

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

Head to head
About

ScannerSettings

Configure and test compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners. Customize symbologies, add prefixes/suffixes, and control user feedback like LEDs, beeps, and vibrations. Requires iOS 6.1+ and a compatible scanner.

Highlights
  • Configure compatible Socket Bluetooth barcode scanners
  • Test scanner functionality
  • Define symbologies
  • Set prefixes and suffixes
  • Control LED, beep, and vibrate feedback
Features
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ScannerSettings will only work with a compatible Socket Bluetooth CHS 7 or CHS 8 barcode scanner. It is used to configure and test the scanner. Configuration options include configuring the applicable symbologies, defining a suffix or prefix and controlling the user feedback mechanisms (LED, beep, vibrate). The CHS line is Apple iOS certified for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch and sold separately. An iOS Version of 6.1 or higher is required.

About

CardCompass Gift Card Tracker

Never forget a gift card balance again. This app alerts you when you're near a store where you have credit, and helps you track all your gift card details privately on your device. It also offers features to scan cards and remind you to update balances.

Highlights
  • Smart location alerts for nearby stores
  • Balance reminders after store visits
  • Scan cards with on-device text recognition
  • Track all gift card balances in one place
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Completely private, no account required
Features
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CardCompass Gift Card Tracker is the first app that actually helps you use your gift cards. Most gift cards go unspent because you forget about them. CardCompass fixes that by alerting you the moment you walk near a store where you have a balance waiting — so you never leave money on the table again. Whether it's a $5 coffee shop card buried in your wallet or a $100 department store card you got last holiday season, CardCompass makes sure every dollar gets spent. SMART LOCATION ALERTS CardCompass runs quietly in the background and sends a notification the moment you're near a store where you have a gift card. Walk past a Target? You'll know you have a balance before you even walk in. No more mentally cataloging every card you own — CardCompass does the remembering for you. BALANCE REMINDERS After you visit a store, CardCompass can send a follow-up reminder to update your balance so your records stay accurate. Set the delay that works for you, from a few minutes to an hour. SCAN CARDS IN SECONDS Skip the manual entry. Use your camera to scan card numbers and PINs directly from your physical cards. CardCompass uses on-device text recognition to pull the details automatically — fast, accurate, and completely private. TRACK EVERY BALANCE Store all your gift cards in one place with balances, card numbers, and PINs. The Summary tab gives you a visual breakdown of your total gift card wealth across every store, so you always know exactly what you have and where. CUSTOMIZABLE NOTIFICATIONS You're in control. Adjust the proximity radius that triggers nearby alerts, set cooldown periods to avoid repeat notifications, and toggle balance reminders on or off — all from the Settings tab. COMPLETELY PRIVATE Everything stays on your device. No account required, no cloud sync, no data ever leaves your phone. CardCompass is built around the belief that your financial information should stay yours.

Screenshots

ScannerSettings4 screens
CardCompass Gift Card Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScannerSettings at none against CardCompass Gift Card Tracker's 1. ScannerSettings also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). CardCompass Gift Card Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating and ratings volume 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. CardCompass Gift Card Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScannerSettings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScannerSettings against 5.0 for CardCompass Gift Card Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, CardCompass Gift Card Tracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ScannerSettings versus CardCompass Gift Card Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerSettingsCardCompass Gift Card Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket MobileConnor Bailey

Customer experience

ScannerSettings

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

CardCompass Gift Card Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScannerSettings

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CardCompass Gift Card Tracker

One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$1.99

Questions

Is ScannerSettings free?
ScannerSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardCompass Gift Card Tracker free?
CardCompass Gift Card Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScannerSettings or CardCompass Gift Card Tracker?
ScannerSettings and CardCompass Gift Card Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ScannerSettings or CardCompass Gift Card Tracker have ads?
CardCompass Gift Card Tracker shows ads; ScannerSettings does not.
Which is updated more often, ScannerSettings or CardCompass Gift Card Tracker?
ScannerSettings ships an update every 7 months, and CardCompass Gift Card Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, ScannerSettings was updated on November 6, 2026 and CardCompass Gift Card Tracker on November 5, 2026.

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