Comparison

Smart Scan vs iCodex

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

Head to head
About

Smart Scan

Features
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Scan+ is an Advanced Document, Barcode and QR Code Scanner that allows you to scan documents with ease. It is integrated with AI to detect and scan documents with precision and high-quality output. The application also comes with a built-in NFC Tag reading and writing feature with a sleek, interactive, customizable graphical user interface. Scan+ is - Free with no hidden charges! - Ad-Free! - Available for all platforms! Features : 1. Scan Documents - AI detects documents and allows you to scan them with ease while making the output look professional and spotless 2. Barcode and QR Code - Supports Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 A, Code 128 B, Code 128 C, GS1-128, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF-14, ITF-16, EAN 13, EAN 8, EAN 2, EAN 5, ISBN, UPC-A, UPC-E, Telepen, Codabar, RM4SCC, QR-Code, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec 3. NFC Tag Read/Write - Supports reading from and writing into NFC Tags 4. Store Documents - Categorize, Sort and Store all documents in folders for easy access This app is brought to you by the company OnePercent, based in Bangalore, India. Website: www.OnePercent.club Social Media LinkedIn: Https://Www.Linkedin.Com/Company/Onepercent-Club/ Facebook: Https://Www.Facebook.Com/Fb.Onepercent.Club/ Instagram: Https://Www.Instagram.Com/_onepercent.Club/ Twitter : Https://Twitter.Com/OnePercent_club

About

iCodex

Monitor your Codex usage locally on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Track quota, token trends, and reset times with real-time data and customizable alerts. Features widgets and Live Activities for convenient access.

Highlights
  • Quota overview and reset times
  • Token trend analysis
  • Apple Watch app
  • Widgets and complications
  • Live Activities on Lock Screen
  • Low-quota alerts
  • Local-first data connection
Features
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iCodex is a local-first usage dashboard for Codex users. Keep an eye on quota, reset times, and token trends without repeatedly returning to your Mac. Key features: • Quota overview: See 5-hour and 7-day limits, remaining percentages, and estimated reset times • Token trends: Explore 7-day or 30-day input, output, and cached token history • Apple Watch: Check quota, today's tokens, and 24-hour activity from your wrist • Widgets and complications: Keep essential usage information where you look most • Live Activities: View current quota on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Low-quota alerts: Get optional notifications when remaining quota becomes low • Local-first connection: The Mac Helper reads and summarizes usage on your computer, then shares it with iPhone over an encrypted local-network connection Getting started: 1. Install and run the iCodex Mac Helper 2. Scan the pairing QR code with your iPhone 3. View usage on iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets Paid content: • You can use Demo Preview at no charge to explore the iPhone quota overview, token trends, and settings with sample data • Connecting to the Mac Helper for real usage data, plus the live quota dashboard, up to 30 days of local history, Apple Watch app, widgets, complications, and low-quota alerts, requires an active Monthly Membership or the Lifetime Unlock • Monthly Membership is an auto-renewable one-month subscription. Cancel in the App Store; access continues until the end of the paid period • Lifetime Unlock is a non-consumable, one-time purchase that does not auto-renew. Both options include the same features • Existing Lifetime Unlock purchases remain valid without any additional payment • The actual price and applicable taxes are shown on the App Store purchase confirmation sheet • Existing customers can restore either purchase on the unlock screen or in Settings • Demo Preview uses sample data only. It does not include real Mac data or unlock Apple Watch and widgets iCodex does not upload or store your raw conversation content. The developer does not operate a cloud server that receives your usage data. iCodex is an independently developed third-party utility and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any third-party service provider. Your use of third-party services remains subject to the terms you have with those providers. Some features require a compatible Mac, the same local network, Apple Watch, or system permission. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Smart Scan4 screens
iCodex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Scan at none against iCodex's 1. Smart Scan also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). iCodex's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. iCodex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Scan ships an update every 2 months, iCodex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Scan versus iCodex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart ScaniCodex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOnePercent建祥 陈

In-app purchases

None

Smart Scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iCodex

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$1.99

Questions

Is Smart Scan free?
Smart Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCodex free?
iCodex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Scan or iCodex have ads?
Neither Smart Scan nor iCodex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Scan or iCodex?
Smart Scan ships an update every 2 months, and iCodex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Scan was updated on October 30, 2026 and iCodex on October 29, 2026.

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