# Record Crate vs ScanX

The clearest difference is monetization model: ScanX at free with in-app purchases against Record Crate's subscription. ScanX also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Record Crate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Crate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScanX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Record Crate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScanX has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Record Crate ships an update every 2 weeks, ScanX every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record Crate | ScanX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-crate/id6759344662/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanxqr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id6761448360/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 97 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Olivia's Computer Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878180020) | [Brainstrom Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851932926) |

## What reviewers say

### Record Crate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-crate/id6759344662)

Identify vinyl records instantly by taking a photo of the album art. This Discogs client helps you discover and catalog your physical music collection with ease.

**Highlights:** Identify vinyl by album art, Discogs client functionality, Catalog physical media, Instant matching, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crate Vision - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Crate Vision - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### ScanX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanxqr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id6761448360)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, providing enhanced product details, price comparisons, and user ratings. It also supports two-factor authentication setup and generates one-time passwords securely offline.

**Highlights:** QR code and barcode scanning, Enhanced product information, Two-factor authentication (2FA) setup, Time-based one-time password (TOTP) generation, QR code generation, Scan history, Gallery recognition

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanX | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| ScanX Monthly | $39.99 | per month |
| ScanX One-time | $99.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record Crate free?

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

### Is ScanX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Record Crate or ScanX?

Record Crate is rated higher. Record Crate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ScanX averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Record Crate or ScanX have ads?

ScanX shows ads; Record Crate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Record Crate or ScanX?

Record Crate ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScanX every 10 days. Most recently, Record Crate was updated on November 5, 2026 and ScanX on October 31, 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.*