Comparison

Scan vs Photo Locale

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

Head to head
About

Scan

This app provides high-precision scanning for all major 1D and 2D barcode and QR code formats. It offers features like batch scanning, code creation, and organized library management for business and personal use.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode recognition
  • Batch scan mode for multiple codes
  • Organized library with folders
  • QR code generator
  • Tagging system for scans
  • Offline mode access
  • Data export options
Features
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Scan - QR Code Scanner App is a data capture tool for high-precision scanning, supporting all major 1D and 2D formats for business, retail, and personal use. SUPPORTED FORMATS: * Retail & Logistics: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, ITF. * Industrial & Pro: Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Codabar. * Digital & Social: Standard QR, Micro QR, vCard, MeCard. KEY FEATURES: * Instant Scanner: Recognition of all QR and Barcode formats via camera. * Batch Scan Mode: Process multiple codes in a row for retail and inventory management. * Library & Folders: Group codes into custom folders for structured access. * QR Creator: Generate codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, Contact Cards (vCard), and Text. * Tagging System: Add custom tags to scans for filtered search. * Offline Mode: Access your entire library without an internet connection. * Data Export: Share and export codes via email, messaging, or social media. USE SCENARIOS: * Inventory Tracking: Use Batch Mode for warehouse stock and asset management. * Price Comparison: Scan product barcodes (EAN/UPC) to find info and deals. * Wi-Fi Sharing: Create or scan QR codes to join networks instantly. * Business Networking: Generate digital business cards via vCard. WORKFLOW TOOLS: * CSV/TXT Support: Export scanned data for Excel or CRM integration. * Low-Light Scanning: Built-in flashlight toggle for dark environments. * Management System: Folder-based storage for high-volume data. ------------------------------------ Subscription Details: Upon confirming the purchase, your iTunes account will be charged. Subscriptions renew automatically unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged a renewal fee within 24 hours of the end of the current period and will be renewed accordingly. Subscriptions can be managed by users. Visiting the user's iTunes account settings after purchase may disable automatic renewal. For More Information: Terms of Use: https://www.qrreader.space/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.qrreader.space/privacy.html

About

Photo Locale

Easily add location details to your photos. Automatically stamp imported images with embedded GPS data or use your current location for new photos. Customize the stamp's appearance and content before saving or sharing.

Highlights
  • Automatically stamp photos with GPS data
  • Use current location for new photos
  • Drag and resize location stamps
  • Customize visible location details
  • Save and share stamped images
Features
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Photo Locale makes it easy to add location details directly onto your photos. Import a photo with saved GPS data or capture a new one in the app, then Photo Locale automatically creates a clean stamp with the location information you choose. Move and resize the stamp in the preview, customize which details appear, then save or share the finished image. Features: • Automatically stamp imported photos using embedded GPS location data • Use current location for new camera photos • Drag the stamp anywhere on the image • Resize the stamp box to fit your photo • Customize what appears on the image • Toggle address, country, coordinates, date, and time • Save stamped photos to your library • Share finished images with other apps Photo Locale is useful for travel photos, job site documentation, inspections, memories, records, and any photo where place matters.

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
Photo Locale3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Locale at 5.0 against Scan's 4.5. Photo Locale also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Scan's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Scan sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Photo Locale sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Locale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 243 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 5 days, Photo Locale every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scan versus Photo Locale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanPhoto Locale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (243 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings243 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlex App LimitedDonald Garbinski Jr

Customer experience

Scan

All ratings238 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Photo Locale

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions6
  • Get Unlimited Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Unlock QR Code AI Generator$6.997 Days
  • Get Unlimited Access$9.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Get Unlimited Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Unlock QR Code AI Generator$29.991 Year
  • Unlock QR Code AI Generator$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock QR Code AI Generator$69.99
1 purchases

Photo Locale

One-time1
  • Unlock Save and Share$0.99

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Locale free?
Photo Locale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan or Photo Locale?
Photo Locale is rated higher. Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Photo Locale averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scan or Photo Locale have ads?
Neither Scan nor Photo Locale shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan or Photo Locale?
Scan ships an update every 5 days, and Photo Locale every 11 days. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 22, 2026 and Photo Locale on October 24, 2026.

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