SpotPin vs Clear QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpotPin
Easily mark your parking spot with a timer and photos, then find your way back quickly. Share your location with friends and keep a history of your parking sessions. Prioritizes user privacy by keeping data on your device.
- Smart parking timer with customizable reminders
- Take and save multiple photos of your spot
- Share parking location and photos with friends
- Organized parking history with notes
- Privacy-focused, data stays on device
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SpotPin is a minimal parking companion for every trip — press and hold to start a timer, take photos of your spot, and find your car in seconds. Now with version 2.0, SpotPin becomes even smarter: Smart Parking Timer Press & hold to start; slide to end to avoid accidental stops. Custom reminder time options (15 / 30 / 45 / 60 min). Photo Save Take clear shots of the pillar sign or surroundings. Save multiple photos for better orientation. Share Your Spot Generate a shareable Spotpin with your parking location and photos. Friends can open it in SpotPin and navigate right away. No more lost info when chat history clears. Parking History Keep your recent parking sessions organized. Revisit, navigate, or add notes anytime. Privacy First All photos and location data stay on your device by default.
Clear QR Scanner
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Clear QR Scanner helps you scan QR codes and barcodes without opening results automatically. Review the content first, then decide what to do next. For URLs, the app shows structure details such as protocol, domain, path, and long query indicators. For non-URL codes, you can inspect the raw value, copy it, share it, or save it in local history. Key features - Scan QR codes and common barcodes - Review results before opening links - See URL structure and check-needed flags - Search history, add favorites, and write notes - Keep scan history on device with no account required This app does not guarantee link safety. It is designed to keep opening links as a user choice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Clear QR Scanner at Free against SpotPin's $3.99. SpotPin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Clear QR Scanner is free to download; SpotPin costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SpotPin | Clear QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kai Chen | minchul kim |
In-app purchases
SpotPin
No in-app purchases
Clear QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
