# Scan21 vs Hard Refresh

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Scan21 at 13.0 against Hard Refresh's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scan21 costs $1.99 and Hard Refresh $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan21 | Hard Refresh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan21-age-id-check/id6751239834/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #132 | **#56** |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TelliSIM - Travel eSIM solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747738958) | [Albuquerque de Matos, Unipessoal, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463205815) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan21

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan21-age-id-check/id6751239834)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

Quickly verify if individuals meet the 21+ age requirement by scanning the barcode on their ID. Get instant visual and audio feedback for eligibility. Works offline and tracks scan history.

**Highlights:** Scan ID barcodes with device camera, Automatic age calculation for 21+, Clear visual (green/red screen) feedback, Optional audio alerts, Scan history and statistics, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hard Refresh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hard-refresh/id6761261189)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Developer Tools (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan21 free?

Scan21 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hard Refresh free?

Hard Refresh costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scan21 or Hard Refresh have ads?

Neither Scan21 nor Hard Refresh shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Scan21 or Hard Refresh?

Scan21 currently peaks at #132 in the App Store charts, and Hard Refresh at #56. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*