Comparison

BradyScan vs Torqs

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

Torqs

This app helps individuals working multiple jobs or as freelancers track their hours, breaks, mileage, and per diem. It offers features like instant clock-in/out, detailed reporting, and professional invoice generation for easy client billing.

Highlights
  • Instant clock-in/out for multiple roles
  • Unlimited break tracking with automatic calculation
  • Per diem and mileage logging
  • Interactive map for work locations
  • Professional PDF invoice export
  • Detailed time log insights and filtering
  • CSV export/import and iCloud sync
Features
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Work multiple jobs? Torqs is built for you. Torqs is the time tracking app designed for freelancers, contractors, gig workers, and anyone juggling multiple companies or roles. Track your hours, breaks, mileage, and per diem with an app that's as hardworking as you are. WHY TORQS? INSTANT CLOCK IN/OUT Star your favorite roles for one-tap access. Switch between jobs seamlessly with long-press. Auto-merge if you clock back in within 5 minutes. BREAK TRACKING Take unlimited breaks during shifts. Watch break time in real-time. Automatic calculations subtract break time from worked hours. PER DIEM TRACKING Set daily allowances per company. Automatically assigned to first shift of each day. Track total per diem earned in stats. LOCATION INTELLIGENCE See where you work on an interactive map. Cluster view for multiple locations. Separate clock-in and clock-out locations tracked. MILEAGE MADE EASY Log trips with multiple stops. Round-trip mode with automatic return calculation. Visual route maps for every trip. INVOICE EXPORT Generate professional PDF invoices from your time logs. Includes hourly pay, overtime, per diem, and mileage calculations — ready to send to clients or payroll. POWERFUL INSIGHTS Filter by date, company, role, location, time of day, or duration. Compare periods and see your patterns. Drill down into any metric. SMART FEATURES - Star up to 4 roles for quick access - Daily and weekly overtime tracking - Custom fields for detailed tracking - Beautiful custom gradient themes - Complete CSV export/import - Professional invoice PDF export - iCloud sync across devices - Interactive tutorial for new users PERFECT FOR: - Freelancers managing multiple clients - Contractors working various sites - Gig workers tracking different jobs - Part-time workers with multiple employers - Anyone who needs precise time tracking YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY Export everything to CSV or PDF invoices for payroll, invoicing, or record-keeping. Import data from other apps. Complete control over your work history. Download Torqs and take control of your time today.

Screenshots

BradyScan4 screens
Torqs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BradyScan at Free against Torqs's $1.99. BradyScan also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 3). Torqs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence 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

BradyScan is free to download; Torqs costs $1.99 up front. BradyScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Torqs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BradyScan against 5.0 for Torqs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BradyScan versus Torqs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBradyScanTorqs
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrady CorporationGumDrop LLC

Customer experience

BradyScan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Torqs

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

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

Torqs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BradyScan free?
BradyScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Torqs free?
Torqs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BradyScan or Torqs?
BradyScan and Torqs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do BradyScan or Torqs have ads?
BradyScan shows ads; Torqs does not.
Which is updated more often, BradyScan or Torqs?
BradyScan ships an update every 6 weeks, and Torqs every 6 weeks. Most recently, BradyScan was updated on October 4, 2026 and Torqs on October 2, 2026.

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