# ScanMate vs GlowScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GlowScreen at 100% against ScanMate's 33%. GlowScreen also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ScanMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and GlowScreen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GlowScreen holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlowScreen has 75 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of ScanMate's written reviews are positive against 100% of GlowScreen's.

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, GlowScreen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMate | GlowScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507/reviews) | **[4.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowscreen-wallpaper-and-widgets/id6762244867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [培锐 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746983253) | [梓怡 梁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857548558) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanmate-count-measure-code/id6757629507)

Transform your device into a versatile scanning tool. Effortlessly count objects with AI, measure dimensions using augmented reality, and scan URLs or barcodes for quick information retrieval. Get accurate results for real-world tasks in seconds.

**Highlights:** AI-powered object counting with smart markers, AR ruler for length and area measurement, URL scanner from images, Product barcode scanner, Scan history for saved scans

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free 3-day trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Month Plan | $39.99 | per month |


### GlowScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowscreen-wallpaper-and-widgets/id6762244867)

Personalize your phone's home and lock screens with a variety of widgets, live wallpapers, and charging animations. Create custom looks with photo widgets, weather displays, and quick action shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets (photo, calendar, clock, battery, health), Dynamic Island widgets, Live and static wallpapers, Customizable charging animations, Weather and clock widgets, Countdown timers, Quick action shortcuts

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week with 3-Day Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week with 3-Day Free Trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Trial | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Trial | $34.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Trial | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMate free?

ScanMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GlowScreen free?

GlowScreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanMate or GlowScreen?

GlowScreen is rated higher. ScanMate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while GlowScreen averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do ScanMate or GlowScreen have ads?

Both ScanMate and GlowScreen show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanMate or GlowScreen?

ScanMate ships an update every 5 weeks, and GlowScreen fortnightly. Most recently, ScanMate was updated on October 22, 2026 and GlowScreen on October 7, 2026.

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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.*