Comparison

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner vs PlateDetect

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

Head to head
About

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner

This tool allows for efficient batch scanning and generation of QR codes and barcodes. It integrates with spreadsheets for inventory management, event check-ins, and label creation. Advanced features like sheet checking and custom QR styling are available.

Highlights
  • Batch QR code and barcode scanning
  • Spreadsheet import for stock counts
  • Generate print-ready labels
  • Export to Excel, CSV, PDF
  • Supports 21 barcode formats
  • Customizable QR code styling
  • Offline and private operation
Features
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ScanBatch is a batch barcode and QR code tool for stock counts, receiving, retail labels and event check-in. Scan one code or hundreds, check them against your own spreadsheet, generate print-ready labels, and export everything to Excel, CSV or PDF. Single scanning is free; Pro unlocks batch work and export. — What's inside — · Sheet Check (NEW): import an Excel or CSV list — a stock sheet, packing list or guest list — pick the column to compare, and start scanning. Each code is matched instantly: green when it's found, yellow if it was already checked, red if it isn't on the list. Progress is saved after every scan, so you can pause and pick up where you left off. When you're done, export a copy of your sheet with scanned rows highlighted or ticked, plus optional "Not in list" and "Unchecked" tabs. Importing and scanning are free; exporting needs Pro. · Batch scanning: continuous scanning with automatic de-duplication and counting. Edit quantities inline, and let auto-sort rules route codes into batches by prefix, suffix or keyword. · Multiple codes in one frame: aim at a sheet of labels and tap the one you need — handy for case packs and pallet tags. · Photo scanning: pick a photo from your library when the code is far away or already captured. · 21 formats: QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 128/39/93, Codabar, ITF, ITF-14, ITF-16, GS1-128, ISBN, EAN-5/2, Telepen, RM4SCC and POSTNET. · Generate from spreadsheets: map columns from Excel or CSV and create hundreds of codes on print-ready label sheets. · QR styling: colors, logos, dot styles and eye shapes, with 21 templates to start from. · Export anywhere: scan history to Excel, CSV or PDF; generated codes as a PNG ZIP or PDF labels, or share to any app. · Made for big screens: side-by-side layouts on iPad and iPhone Duo — scan on one side while the checklist updates on the other. · Private and offline: everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-in, no uploads. — Built for — · Warehouse & inventory: stock counts, receiving and shipping checks, reconciling SKUs against your stock sheet. · Retail: price labels, branded QR codes, shelf audits. · Events & ticketing: check guests against the attendee list and export who's in. · Publishing & logistics: ISBN, GS1-128 and ITF-14 scanning and generation. · Everyday: open links, create vCards, design and share QR codes. — ScanBatch Pro — · Unlocks batch scanning, batch generation, spreadsheet import for generation, label printing and export, including Sheet Check exports. · Choose a Weekly, Monthly or Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase when it's offered. · Prices, currency and any free trial are pulled live from the App Store and shown on the subscription screen before you buy. · Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your Apple ID settings. · Lifetime is a single purchase with no renewals. — Privacy — · No account, and scan content is never uploaded to any server. · The camera is used only for live scanning; Photos access only for scanning images and saving exports. · Purchases are handled by Apple and RevenueCat and never reach our servers. — Support — Privacy Policy: https://www.aivoxx.com/scan/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.aivoxx.com/scan/terms.html

About

PlateDetect

This app reads license plates directly on your device using your camera or imported photos. It offers features for checking plate readability from a distance, managing scan history, and setting up custom alerts for specific plates.

Highlights
  • On-device license plate reading
  • Live camera scan
  • Photo import recognition
  • Readability checks
  • History management
  • Watchlist alerts
  • Plate format configuration
Features
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PlateDetect is an on-device license plate reading app built for controlled field scans, photo imports, readability checks, local review, and watchlist alerts. Start by adding the plate formats used in your area, such as AA ## or AAA ####. PlateDetect strictly follows the formats you add. If no format is configured, detection stays off. Use Live Scan to read plates with the camera, or import a photo for the same on-device recognition workflow. The app combines plate localization, Apple Vision OCR, configurable confidence thresholds, and duplicate-save timing so History stays focused on useful reads instead of every frame. Field Check is a separate mode for measuring whether a plate is readable from a selected distance. It reports readiness using OCR confidence, plate size, framing, and plate shape without saving the check as a scan. History keeps each saved detection organized with normalized plate text, raw OCR text, detection confidence, OCR confidence, matched format, capture time, source, notes, optional GPS region, and saved media. You can choose how much surrounding image context is kept around the plate crop. Watchlist alerts help identify plates you choose to monitor locally. Standard detections use a quieter confirmation tone, while watchlist matches use a distinct higher alert repeated three times. Plate Rules let you allow or restrict plate endings by day and time window, with a Monday-Sunday overview for quick schedule review. PlateDetect is local-first. Detection runs on device, History is stored locally, Face ID app lock can protect saved records, and backend sync is optional through your own HTTPS endpoint. PlateDetect is a field aid, not a legal identity system. Confirm important reads against official records and follow the rules for your role and location. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner4 screens
PlateDetect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner at Free against PlateDetect's $1.99. ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, 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

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner is free to download; PlateDetect costs $1.99 up front. ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PlateDetect sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner against 5.0 for PlateDetect. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, PlateDetect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner versus PlateDetect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanBatch · QR Code ScannerPlateDetect
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晶 黄Ona Pacholo Asis

Customer experience

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PlateDetect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$17.99
1 purchases

PlateDetect

One-time1
  • PlateDetect Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner free?
ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlateDetect free?
PlateDetect costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner or PlateDetect?
ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner and PlateDetect are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner or PlateDetect have ads?
Neither ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner nor PlateDetect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner or PlateDetect?
ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and PlateDetect every 3 weeks. Most recently, ScanBatch · QR Code Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and PlateDetect on November 7, 2026.

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