Comparison

HomeAlerts vs Scanly

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

Head to head
About

HomeAlerts

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Get reminded when you left a window open or when your espresso machine is ready to brew. Receive notifications in response to any events in your smart home. You can manage Alerts from all your devices and trigger notifications for these Alerts from HomeKit automations. Notifications for each Alert can be delivered to all your devices or only to specific ones. You can also set a delay when a triggered notification should be delivered.

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Scanly

Features
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Scanly โ€“ QR & Barcode Scanner Scanly is the fastest, most secure, and privacy-focused QR code scanner and barcode reader on the market. Enjoy a seamless experience with ad-free usage, offline functionality, and full data privacy. Whether you're scanning QR codes, barcodes, URLs, contacts, or Wi-Fi networks, Scanly makes it quick and easy! Key Features: Instant Scanning โ€“ Quickly scan all QR codes and barcodes with lightning-fast speed. Smart Link Detection โ€“ Open links securely after scanning QR codes. Product Lookup โ€“ Automatically fetch product details, prices, and product information when scanning barcodes. Scan History โ€“ Keep track of all your scans with a detailed scan history. Favorites โ€“ Save and access your most important scans quickly. Privacy Focused โ€“ We respect your privacy. No data is shared and no unnecessary permissions required. Works Offline โ€“ Scan QR codes and barcodes without an internet connection. Ad-Free โ€“ Enjoy a smooth, uninterrupted scanning experience with no ads. Whether you need to scan QR codes for links, scan barcodes for product information, or quickly access saved favorites, Scanly offers a fast and secure way to scan all types of codes. With Scanly, you get everything you need: an easy-to-use, fast QR code scanner, an intuitive barcode reader, and the privacy and security you deserve. Privacy Policy: https://mevascompany.github.io/barcodescanner-support/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HomeAlerts3 screens
Scanly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HomeAlerts at none against Scanly's shown. Scanly's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
HomeAlerts versus Scanly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHomeAlertsScanly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size5 MB26 MB
Age rating4++17
DeveloperMoritz SternemannFatih Kasapoglu

In-app purchases

None

HomeAlerts

No in-app purchases

None

Scanly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HomeAlerts free?
HomeAlerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanly free?
Scanly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HomeAlerts or Scanly have ads?
Scanly shows ads; HomeAlerts does not.

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