Scan vs Unforgetful
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Unforgetful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Scan | Unforgetful |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (248 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 248 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Houghton | Overcast Radio, LLC |
Customer experience
Scan
Unforgetful
In-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases
Unforgetful
- Unforgetful Annual1 Month trial$19.991 Year









