Comparison

Scan Sentry vs Find Me Light

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

Head to head
About

Scan Sentry

Features
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Scan QR codes safely. Stay in control. ScanSentry is a security-focused QR and document scanner designed to protect you from malicious links while giving you powerful everyday scanning tools. Unlike basic camera scanners, ScanSentry never auto-opens links. You see exactly where a QR code leads before deciding what to do. Key Features Secure QR Scanning Scan QR codes without automatically opening links Review URLs before tapping Detect potentially risky or suspicious content Document Scanner Scan documents instantly Create clean, readable PDFs Perfect for receipts, forms, and notes Privacy-First Design Scan history is stored locally on your device No accounts required No uploads, no tracking QR Code Generator Create QR codes for links, text, and more Share instantly Flexible Scanning Options Scan using your camera Import from photos Paste links directly ScanSentry is built for users who value security, privacy, and simplicityβ€”at home, at work, or on the go. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Scan Sentry Pro Eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day free trial. Monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans unlock unlimited QR scans, document scans, QR exports, and PDF exports. Manage or cancel your subscription in Apple Account settings.

About

Find Me Light

Features
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Find Me Light helps you quickly communicate your presence and situation using flashing lights, messages, and an SOS beacon. This app is designed for everyday situations, crowded places, and unexpected moments when you want others to find you quickly. Useful situations: β€’ Crowded events and festivals β€’ Meeting friends and family β€’ Parking lots β€’ Night walks β€’ Dark environments β€’ Feeling unwell β€’ Unexpected situations β€’ Emergency situations Features: β€’ Tap to start a flashing signal β€’ Emergency screen (911 reference) β€’ Emergency contact display β€’ Quick customizable messages β€’ SOS beacon mode β€’ Lock Screen accessibility β€’ Simple and easy operation No account required. No login required. No external services. No subscriptions. No ads. No complicated setup. Find Me Light is not a replacement for emergency services. It is a simple utility that helps communicate your presence and situation to people around you. Sometimes a small tool can make a big difference. Keep it on your iPhone so it's ready when you need it most. Whether you're in a crowd, at a meeting spot, walking at night, or facing an unexpected situation, Find Me Light helps others locate and assist you more quickly. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

Screenshots

Scan Sentry4 screens
Find Me Light4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Find Me Light at none against Scan Sentry's 2. Scan Sentry's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scan Sentry sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Find Me Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan Sentry ships an update every 4 days, Find Me Light every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Scan Sentry versus Find Me Light: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan SentryFind Me Light
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergey Morarumasahiko akita

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan Sentry

Subscriptions2
  • Scan Sentry Pro Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Scan Sentry Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Find Me Light

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Sentry free?
Scan Sentry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Find Me Light free?
Find Me Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan Sentry or Find Me Light have ads?
Neither Scan Sentry nor Find Me Light shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan Sentry or Find Me Light?
Scan Sentry ships an update every 4 days, and Find Me Light every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scan Sentry was updated on November 5, 2026 and Find Me Light on November 5, 2026.

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