Comparison

ScanCollect vs Box Protector

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

Head to head
About

ScanCollect

Features
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"Scan Code Statistics" is a special invoicing and inventory management software for small shops. Meet the basic needs of small and micro enterprises and individual industrial and commercial enterprises in invoicing, inventory, warehouse, etc. With purchase, sales and inventory as the core, covering every link of physical store operation. 【Features】 1. Scan the code to manage the purchase and sale of goods and return them 2. Manage inventory 3. Management of receivables and payables 4. Statistics 5. Historical inbound and outbound data 6. Data import, export, share 【Eligibility】 It is suitable for small and micro self-employed individuals who carry out wholesale business and retail business, covering food and beverage, hardware and building materials, furniture decoration, digital home appliances and other industries.

About

Box Protector

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Box Protector is a video evidence tool for ecommerce sellers, warehouses, retail stores, and after-sales teams. Scan or enter a tracking number to start recording shipment dispatch, return check-in, or an on-site inspection. Video, tracking number, and recording time are saved together so you can find evidence quickly during disputes or platform appeals. Core features: Shipment dispatch and return check-in flows Standard recording and continuous recording modes Local search by tracking number, order number, or SKU Multi-store record ownership and filtering Local save, playback, export, and storage management Box Protector does not require an account and does not depend on network connectivity. Videos and records are stored locally on the device by default.

Screenshots

ScanCollect4 screens
Box Protector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Box Protector at none against ScanCollect's shown. ScanCollect's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCollect ships an update every 2 days, Box Protector monthly. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ScanCollect versus Box Protector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanCollectBox Protector
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer新俊 方海波 胡

In-app purchases

None

ScanCollect

No in-app purchases

None

Box Protector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanCollect free?
ScanCollect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Box Protector free?
Box Protector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanCollect or Box Protector have ads?
ScanCollect shows ads; Box Protector does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanCollect or Box Protector?
ScanCollect ships an update every 2 days, and Box Protector monthly. Most recently, ScanCollect was updated on September 19, 2026 and Box Protector on September 19, 2026.

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