Scanly vs Content Transfer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanly
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, offering smart actions like opening links or connecting to Wi-Fi. It also allows users to generate custom QR codes for various purposes and securely store scan history.
- Instant QR & Barcode Scanning
- Smart Actions After Scan
- QR Code Generator
- Scan & Generated History
- Private & Secure Scanning
- Face ID Protection
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Scanly — QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Scan any QR code or barcode instantly. Generate custom QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. All your codes in one place, protected by Face ID. Scan Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and get instant results. Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, and copy text — all in one tap. Supports QR codes, EAN-8, EAN-13, Code128, and more. Generate Create custom QR codes in seconds. Choose from 6 templates — website, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, event, or plain text. Add your logo, pick a dot style, and export in high resolution PNG or PDF. History Every scanned and generated code is saved automatically. Search by type, filter by date, mark favourites. Your complete barcode and QR code history, always at hand. Private & Secure Enable Face ID to lock your scan history and generated QR codes. Your data stays on your device. Terms of use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WrhsC--weROgWKg5ALEOizKycdwsn3vdMZWnJXcM808/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12kHXmu4IoGz5saeOCkljztfo0ya2pDbqWopcC4ILdp4/edit?usp=sharing
Content Transfer
Easily move photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events between devices without cables or cloud storage. A simple QR code scan connects your devices for quick and secure data sharing.
- Transfer photos, videos, contacts, calendar events
- QR code device pairing
- Real-time transfer progress tracking
- Secure, device-to-device transfer
- User-friendly step-by-step guide
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Effortlessly transfer your photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events between devices with Copy My Data & Content Transfer! Our app makes sharing data quick and secure using a simple QR code scan—no cables or cloud storage required. Key Features: - Multi-Content Transfer – Send and receive photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events in one go. - Simple QR Connection – Just scan a code to pair devices and start transferring instantly. - Real-Time Progress Tracking – See the transfer status with dynamic animations and file/MB counters. - Smart Permissions – Request access only when needed for a smoother experience. - User-Friendly Guide – Step-by-step instructions to help you share data effortlessly. Perfect for switching phones, sharing memories, or backing up important info. Copy My Data & Content Transfer keeps your data private —everything stays between your devices. Download now and share without limits! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_TySOTxdxcFFeADHUB8zcpF-8Vl4qQpb--InqPWTrUU/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1313S4IgY7ZZfgeK_jQqbIuwQS_7X4wuOJShLm46T0rM/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scanly at every 9 days against Content Transfer's every 4 weeks. Content Transfer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Scanly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Content Transfer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Content Transfer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.
Scanly ships an update every 9 days, Content Transfer every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanly | Content Transfer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serhii Kravchuk | Gary Moore |
Customer experience
Scanly
Content Transfer
In-app purchases
Scanly
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Scanly: Barcode Scanner3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Content Transfer
- Unlimited Transfer$4.997 Days
- Unlimited transfer3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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