Comparison

BradyScan vs PCS Proposal Request

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

Head to head
About

BradyScan

This app streamlines barcode management by allowing users to scan multiple types, generate various barcode formats, and print directly to compatible devices. It offers advanced features like error correction, image-to-barcode conversion, and voice-to-barcode encoding for efficient data handling.

Highlights
  • Multi-barcode scanning (up to 128)
  • Generate 34 barcode types
  • Print to 9 Brady printers
  • Image to Barcode conversion
  • Speech to Barcode encoding
  • Scan to Google Sheets
  • Export in CSV, XML, JSON
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BradyScan consolidates the entire scanning workflow into a single, powerful mobile app. Seamlessly scan over 48 types of barcodes, instantly generate 34 different barcode types (including GS1) and print directly to nine different Brady printers — all from the mobile device you already carry. Key features: – Multi-barcode scanning: scan up to 128 barcodes at once – Continuous scanning: eliminate the need to stop and start – Error correction: detect and correct damaged or unreadable QR codes – Image to Barcode technology: transform printed text from an image into a scannable barcode – Speech to Barcode technology with BradyVoice: simply state the data you need encoded and BradyScan instantly generates the corresponding barcode – Security check: prevent the scanning of malicious barcodes – Scan to Google Sheets: scan and input barcode values directly into a Google Sheet – File sharing: export scanned data to Google Sheets, or send it via email and text in CSV, XML or JSON formats – Pinch zoom: manually zoom in for precise targeting of small or hard-to-read codes

About

PCS Proposal Request

Features
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PCS Proposal Request is a simple, time-saving tool that makes it easy to submit project details directly to Professional Coating Systems (PCS). Whether you’re in the field or at the office, this app helps you capture the essential information needed to generate a roofing proposal quickly and accurately.

Screenshots

BradyScan4 screens
PCS Proposal Request1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCS Proposal Request at none against BradyScan's 3. PCS Proposal Request also leads on ads (none vs shown). BradyScan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price 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. BradyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PCS Proposal Request asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BradyScan ships an update every 6 weeks, PCS Proposal Request every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BradyScan versus PCS Proposal Request: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBradyScanPCS Proposal Request
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrady CorporationVernon Abbott

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BradyScan

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Barcode Scanning$199.99
None

PCS Proposal Request

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BradyScan free?
BradyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PCS Proposal Request free?
PCS Proposal Request is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BradyScan or PCS Proposal Request have ads?
BradyScan shows ads; PCS Proposal Request does not.
Which is updated more often, BradyScan or PCS Proposal Request?
BradyScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and PCS Proposal Request every 4 months. Most recently, BradyScan was updated on October 4, 2026 and PCS Proposal Request on October 12, 2026.

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