Comparison

ScanX vs SwipeClean

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

SwipeClean

Features
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SwipeClean makes photo and video cleanup faster, simpler, and more intuitive. Running out of storage? SwipeClean helps you find unwanted photos and large videos, clean up your library, and free up space in just a few taps. Clean Up Your Photo Library Large Video Cleaner Quickly find videos taking up the most storage and remove the ones you no longer need. Similar Photo Cleaner Discover similar photos and keep only the shots you really want. Blurry Photo Cleaner Find blurry images that may be taking up unnecessary space in your photo library. Screenshot Cleaner Review old screenshots and easily remove the ones you no longer need. Swipe to Clean Turn photo cleanup into a simple swipe experience. Swipe left to delete Swipe right to keep Review your photos one by one and organize your library without complicated menus. Compress Photos & Videos Reduce the file size of your photos and videos while keeping the memories that matter. Use compression when you want to save storage without deleting your files. Keep Your Library Organized SwipeClean brings your cleanup tools together in one place, making it easier to: Find storage-hungry videos Remove similar and blurry photos Clean old screenshots Sort photos with simple swipes Compress photos and videos Free up valuable device storage A cleaner photo library starts with a swipe. Download SwipeClean and take control of your storage. Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/swipeclean-end-user-license-ag Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/swipeclean-privacy-policy

Screenshots

ScanX4 screens
SwipeClean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanX at 15.0 against SwipeClean's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 SwipeClean sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanX ships an update every 10 days, SwipeClean every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
ScanX versus SwipeClean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanXSwipeClean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrainstrom Limited怡彤 李

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

SwipeClean

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Monthly$39.991 Month

Questions

Is ScanX free?
ScanX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SwipeClean free?
SwipeClean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanX or SwipeClean have ads?
Both ScanX and SwipeClean show ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanX or SwipeClean?
ScanX ships an update every 10 days, and SwipeClean every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanX was updated on October 24, 2026 and SwipeClean on October 29, 2026.

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