Comparison

Scan vs Unforgetful

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

Head to head
About

Scan

This app quickly scans various barcode and QR code types, displaying the raw decoded information. It offers smart actions for recognized data, a searchable history, and the ability to import codes from photos, all without ads or accounts.

Highlights
  • Scans all common 1D and 2D symbologies
  • Displays raw decoded string
  • Smart actions for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, etc.
  • Persistent, searchable scan history
  • Import barcodes from photos
  • Torch toggle for low light
Features
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Scan-Scan is a barcode and QR scanner that does exactly one thing, exactly the way it should. Point your camera at a code. See what's inside it. Copy it, share it, or act on it. That's the whole app. **WHAT YOU GET** • A full-bleed camera that recognizes QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 128, ITF, Codabar, GS1 DataBar — every common 1D and 2D symbology, all enabled by default. • The raw decoded string, in monospaced text, selectable, never truncated, never "interpreted" into something you didn't ask for. • Smart actions only when they fit: open a URL, join a Wi-Fi network, add a contact, drop a pin in Maps, start a call. If it's plain text, you get plain text. • A persistent history of every code you've ever scanned, grouped by day, searchable, filterable by type. Tap any past scan to see the exact data again. • Import barcodes from photos in your library. • Torch toggle for low light. **WHAT YOU DON'T GET** • No ads. Not banner ads, not "sponsored" results, not interstitials. • No accounts. No sign-up, no sign-in, no email, ever. • No cloud. Your scan history lives on your device and only your device. • No tracking. No analytics SDKs, no telemetry, no third-party packages of any kind. • No "product lookups" that pipe every UPC you scan to a vendor database. • No subscription. No "Pro" tier. No paywalled features. • No barcode generation, no batch inventory mode, no CRM integration — those apps already exist. This isn't one of them. **HOW IT'S BUILT** 100% native Swift and SwiftUI. Apple's VisionKit for scanning. SwiftData for history. Zero third-party dependencies. The entire app works offline; the only network traffic is when you tap a link and iOS hands it to Safari. **WHO IT'S FOR** People who scan a code and want to know what's actually in it — developers debugging a QR payload, anyone joining a Wi-Fi network at a friend's place, someone who'd rather not install 40 MB of advertising SDKs to read a sticker. Open the app. Scan. Done.

About

Unforgetful

This app provides persistent, non-judgmental task reminders designed for individuals who struggle with procrastination or forgetfulness. It integrates with existing reminder data and ensures you're always prompted until tasks are completed, offering a shame-free approach to productivity.

Highlights
  • Periodic task notifications until completion
  • Snooze and defer options
  • No overdue tasks
  • Works with existing Reminders data
  • No logins or accounts required
  • On-device and iCloud data storage
Features
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A to-do app for procrastinators, ADHD, and forgetful people, to keep us on track — without judgment. - Periodic notifications for all tasks until you complete them, even if you miss or dismiss notifications. You'll always be reminded again. - Shame-free. Snooze and defer as much as you like. Nothing is ever overdue — every day is a fresh start. - Works with your Reminders data, so no import or export needed. Come and go as you please. - No logins, no accounts, nothing to sign up for. - Data is stored only on your devices and iCloud for privacy and simplicity. A subscription is required to use Unforgetful. That's the entire business model — no ads, no analytics, no upsells later, no VC funding, no enterprise pivots, no AI training, no selling of your data. (Your data is never even in my possession. I don't want it!) Proudly made in New York, by a fellow procrastinator who was constantly scorned for not living up to my potential. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the App Store after purchase. Privacy policy: https://unforgetful.app/privacy.html Terms of use: https://unforgetful.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
Unforgetful4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan at none against Unforgetful's 1. Scan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Unforgetful's advantage is ratings volume (248 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Unforgetful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unforgetful has 248 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan versus Unforgetful: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanUnforgetful
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (248 ratings)
Positive reviews—70.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1248 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew HoughtonOvercast Radio, LLC

Customer experience

Scan

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

Unforgetful

All ratings234 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.4%

In-app purchases

None

Scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Unforgetful

Subscriptions1
  • Unforgetful Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unforgetful free?
Unforgetful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan or Unforgetful?
Scan is rated higher. Scan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Unforgetful averages 4.7 from 248 ratings.
Do Scan or Unforgetful have ads?
Neither Scan nor Unforgetful shows ads.

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