# Scanfig vs PortalDex

The clearest difference is update cadence: PortalDex at weekly against Scanfig's every 3 months. PortalDex also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 58%). Scanfig's advantage is ratings volume (377 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Scanfig holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanfig has 377 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Scanfig's written reviews are positive against 75% of PortalDex's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, PortalDex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanfig | PortalDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portaldex/id6779376140/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 57.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornelius Munz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728016168) | [Jensen Innovation v/Klaus Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779338899) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanfig

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanfig/id6476867052)

Decode the contents of LEGO Minifigure Series 25 boxes without opening them. Scan the data code on the box to reveal the specific Minifigure inside, including its name and an image. Report any scanning errors for improvement.

**Highlights:** Scan LEGO Minifigure Series 25 box data codes, Reveal Minifigure type, Display serial number, Show Minifigure name, Display Minifigure image, Report scanning errors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and ad-free
- 👍 Fun for kids and adults
- 👍 Helpful for avoiding duplicates
- 👍 Works on older iPhones
- 👍 Quick loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanner doesn't work
- 🐛 Inconsistent scanning
- 🐛 Camera focus issues
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 17
- 🐛 Incorrect identification for D&D series

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work after first use
- Scanner button does nothing
- Incorrect identification for Dungeons & Dragons series
- Camera can't focus
- Scanner doesn't work for S26 figs

**Requested features**

- Improve camera focus
- Allow camera switching/zoom on iPhone 17


### PortalDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portaldex/id6779376140)

This fan-made app helps you track your Skylanders figure collection. Browse a comprehensive catalog, log owned items, manage wishlists, and identify duplicates. All data is stored locally and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Skylanders catalog, Offline collection tracking, Wishlist management, Duplicate figure manager, Detailed figure information, Filter by game, element, rarity, type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanfig free?

Scanfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PortalDex free?

PortalDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scanfig or PortalDex?

Scanfig is rated higher. Scanfig averages 4.6 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while PortalDex averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Scanfig or PortalDex have ads?

Neither Scanfig nor PortalDex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanfig or PortalDex?

Scanfig ships an update every 3 months, and PortalDex weekly. Most recently, Scanfig was updated on October 16, 2026 and PortalDex on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*