Comparison

Text Fader vs Scanner by i

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

Head to head
About

Text Fader

Features
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Transform text with Text Fader.

About

Scanner by i

Features
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A fast, lightweight QR code scanner built for everyday use, and for discovering something more. Scan any QR code instantly. When you encounter an /i/ marker, Scanner reveals annotations as overlays—information layered onto physical spaces. FEATURES • Point-and-go: captures codes instantly, even on the move • Multi-code detection: scans multiple QR codes at once • Full format support: contacts, calendar events, locations, emails, messages, phone numbers, Wi-Fi, URLs • /i/ annotations: displayed as overlays on annotated objects and spaces • 90-day scan history with favorites to pin frequently used codes • Easy sharing and export • Discreet mode for scanning without drawing attention • Quick access from Control Center or Lock Screen Scanner is part of i, a platform that lets anyone augment physical spaces with digital information. No hardware required.

Screenshots

Text Fader3 screens
Scanner by i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Text Fader at 16.4 against Scanner by i's 18.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Text Fader versus Scanner by i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText FaderScanner by i
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasel AbuTalebGhozt Systems Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Text Fader

No in-app purchases

None

Scanner by i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Text Fader free?
Text Fader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanner by i free?
Scanner by i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Text Fader or Scanner by i have ads?
Neither Text Fader nor Scanner by i shows ads.

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