Comparison

DeviceShelf vs ScanCheck

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

Head to head
About

DeviceShelf

Features
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DeviceShelf shows you every device on your network — what it is, what it exposes, and whether it's a risk. No account, no telemetry, no hidden cloud. Your network data stays on your device. WHAT YOU GET • See every device: name, vendor, type, IP and open ports, discovered over Bonjour and port probing. • Security at a glance: a risk score with plain-language findings — open Telnet, exposed SMB, weak defaults, aging TLS certificates, known CVEs. • Diagnostics that answer real questions: ping, speed test, DNS lookup, and your public IP and ISP. • Ask the built-in assistant about your network in plain language. Bring your own AI key — nothing is sent unless you turn it on. • Watch devices come and go, with per-device uptime. PAIR WITH YOUR COMPUTER OR SERVER iOS limits how deeply an app can scan a network. Connect to DeviceShelf on your Mac or PC, or to a 24/7 DeviceShelf server, and this app pulls the full inventory — every device's vendor, name and MAC — plus its security report and timeline. One license covers desktop, server and mobile. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-up. No tracking. Nothing leaves your device unless you enable an optional feature. License checks work offline. OPTIONAL AI, CLEAR CONSENT If you configure a cloud AI provider, DeviceShelf asks before sending anything. The consent screen shows the provider, endpoint, and exact data categories first: your question or selected network/device signals such as IP addresses, pseudonymised MAC addresses, host/device names, vendors, open ports, service banners, certificate names, OS hints and security findings. Local providers such as Ollama do not need cloud consent. Try it free for 7 days. One-time purchase, no subscription.

About

ScanCheck

Verify the authenticity of supplements, protein powders, and baby formula by scanning product labels. Get instant verdicts based on independent third-party lab test results. Anonymous and fast, with an option for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Scan supplement labels with camera
  • Verify against third-party lab certificates
  • Instant VERIFIED, TRACKED, or NOT INDEXED verdicts
  • Anonymous and no signup required
  • Access to 25.6K+ certificates
  • Supports 380+ brands including baby formula
  • Pro features: watchlist, alerts, PDF export
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SUBSCRIPTION INFO ScanCheck Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Annual: $39.00 per year, after a 7-day free trial. Monthly: $9.99 per month. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://scancheck.app/privacy Support: https://scancheck.app/support ScanCheck verifies supplements, protein, energy drinks, greens, and even baby formula against independent third-party lab certificates. Point your camera at the label, get a verdict in under three seconds. Free, anonymous, no signup required. Point your camera at the label. ScanCheck reads the brand, the lot or batch ID, and the product name, then cross-references all three against thousands of independent third-party lab certificates already published on the public web. In under three seconds you get one of three verdicts: VERIFIED - exact batch match on file. The lab tested this exact lot and the certificate is on record. TRACKED - brand is known to ScanCheck and has tested with independent labs before. This specific batch hasn't been seen yet. Request verification with one tap and we'll add it to the queue. NOT INDEXED - brand is not in our index. We have not seen an independent lab certificate published for this seller. That describes our records, not the product. WHY THIS EXISTS A growing share of what you put in your body comes from wellness brands, longevity-stack brands, supplement-store shelves, and online sellers. Independent labs already test thousands of those brands and post certificates online. The data is public; it just isn't searchable from a camera. Until now you had to know the brand's website, dig through PDFs, and match lot codes by hand. ScanCheck closes that gap. Anonymous, fast, no signup required to start. WHAT'S IN THE INDEX - Wellness, longevity, and supplement brands that publish independent lab certificates - 25.6K+ certificates from independent testing labs - 380+ brands: protein, creatine, pre-workout, greens, multivitamins, electrolytes, energy drinks, longevity stacks, baby food, and infant formula - Continuously updated; new certificates are added daily FREE FOREVER · PRO FOR POWER USERS Scanning is unlimited and free for everyone. ScanCheck Pro unlocks the power-user toolkit: - Watchlist + alerts for products you scan - Certificate export as shareable PDF - Detailed lab breakdowns and contaminant lists - Vertical video share for social Pro pricing: - Annual at $39 / year, includes a 7-day free trial - Monthly at $9.99 / month Subscriptions auto-renew. Cancel any time in Settings. Apple handles billing - we never see or store your card. PRIVACY ScanCheck is anonymous by default. No account. No login. No personal information collected. Camera frames are sent for label recognition and discarded after the verdict is returned. Read the full policy at scancheck.app/privacy. ROADMAP We are continuously updating the app: - QR code direct match (live) - Native fullscreen camera (live) - UPC barcode lookup (in progress) - Real-time QR overlay - no capture tap (in progress) - Anonymous scan history (in progress)

Screenshots

DeviceShelf4 screens
ScanCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeviceShelf at every 2 days against ScanCheck's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. DeviceShelf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ScanCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeviceShelf ships an update every 2 days, ScanCheck every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
DeviceShelf versus ScanCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeviceShelfScanCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristof MüllerDUSTIN LEE COVINGTON

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DeviceShelf

One-time3
  • DeviceShelf Mobile$17.99
  • DeviceShelf Complete Upgrade$34.99
  • DeviceShelf Complete$49.99
2 purchases

ScanCheck

Subscriptions2
  • ScanCheck Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ScanCheck Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.001 Year

Questions

Is DeviceShelf free?
DeviceShelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanCheck free?
ScanCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeviceShelf or ScanCheck have ads?
Neither DeviceShelf nor ScanCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeviceShelf or ScanCheck?
DeviceShelf ships an update every 2 days, and ScanCheck every 2 weeks. Most recently, DeviceShelf was updated on October 28, 2026 and ScanCheck on October 28, 2026.

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