Comparison

ScanX vs FileBeam

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

Head to head
About

ScanX

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
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QR Code Scanner – Now with richer product info & built‑in 2FA. A lightweight, fast, and fully privacy‑respecting QR and barcode reader. No registration required – just open and scan. Recognize QR codes, barcodes, generate your own codes, and enjoy new power features. New in this version: More product information – Scan any product barcode or QR code to see enhanced details: specs, user ratings, price comparisons, and more. Two‑factor authentication (2FA) support – Add an extra security layer to your accounts. Scan QR codes to set up 2FA and generate time‑based one‑time passwords (TOTP) right inside the app. Key Features ·2FA Code Generator (New) – Scan a 2FA setup QR code to start generating secure, rotating verification codes – all offline and private. ·Fast Scanning – Use your device camera to scan QR codes and barcodes in real time, recognizing URLs, text, contact info, Wi‑Fi passwords, and now enriched product data. ·Gallery Recognition – Select images from your photo library to scan QR codes – perfect for codes you have already saved. ·Manual Input – Directly enter content to recognize or generate custom QR codes. ·QR Code Generator – Quickly turn text, URLs, and other content into QR codes for easy sharing or saving. ·Scan History – Automatically saves scan records locally on your device. Your history stays only with you. terms of use:https://sites.google.com/view/scanx-terms-of-use/home privacy policy:https://sites.google.com/view/scanxqr-privacy-policy/home

About

FileBeam

Easily send photos, videos, documents, and contacts between devices wirelessly. Share files with people nearby or create secure links for remote recipients. Manage your shared files with options like passwords and expiration dates.

Highlights
  • Nearby phone-to-phone transfer
  • Remote file sharing with secure links
  • Password-protected downloads
  • Link expiration options
  • Download limit controls
  • Private Vault for received files
Features
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FileBeam is a fast and secure file transfer app designed for nearby sharing, remote delivery, and private file storage. With FileBeam, you can send photos, videos, contacts, and documents between devices without cables or complicated setup. Whether you are sharing files with someone beside you or sending a secure download link to someone far away, FileBeam gives you a simple and reliable way to move files. Nearby Transfer Send files directly to nearby devices. FileBeam is designed for quick phone-to-phone sharing, making it easy to transfer photos, videos, documents, and contact cards without compressing your files or relying on messy manual steps. Remote Sharing Links When the receiver is not nearby, FileBeam lets you create a secure remote sharing link. Upload once, then share the link through Messages, Mail, social apps, or QR code. The receiver can open the link and download the shared files. Secure Link Controls For better control over your shared files, FileBeam supports password-protected links, expiration settings, and download limits. You can manage your active links, copy links, share QR codes, or revoke links when they are no longer needed. Private Vault FileBeam includes a private Vault for received files. Move important received files into Vault to keep them separate from regular transfer history. Vault is designed for files you want to protect and access later. File Management View transfer activity, manage shared links, preview files, delete local items, and keep your received files organized. FileBeam helps you track what you sent, received, downloaded, or protected. Key Features: - Send photos, videos, contacts, and documents - Nearby phone-to-phone transfer - Remote file sharing with secure links - Password-protected downloads - Link expiration options - Download limit controls - QR code sharing - Shared link management - Revoke shared links - File preview - Transfer activity history - Private Vault for received files - Sign in with Apple support - Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface FileBeam is built for everyday file sharing: quick enough for nearby transfers, flexible enough for remote delivery, and secure enough for important received files. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScanX4 screens
FileBeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FileBeam at 5.0 against ScanX's 4.5. FileBeam also leads on ads (none vs shown). ScanX's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileBeam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanX ships an update every 10 days, FileBeam every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
ScanX versus FileBeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanXFileBeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB33 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrainstrom Limited秋晖 李

Customer experience

ScanX

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

FileBeam

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScanX

Subscriptions2
  • ScanX3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • ScanX Monthly3 Days trial$39.991 Month
One-time1
  • ScanX One-time$99.90
2 purchases

FileBeam

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$39.991 Month

Questions

Is ScanX free?
ScanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileBeam free?
FileBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ScanX or FileBeam?
FileBeam is rated higher. ScanX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while FileBeam averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do ScanX or FileBeam have ads?
ScanX shows ads; FileBeam does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanX or FileBeam?
ScanX ships an update every 10 days, and FileBeam every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanX was updated on September 7, 2026 and FileBeam on September 14, 2026.

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