# ScanCode vs Tide Q+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Q+ at 67% against ScanCode's 0%. Tide Q+ also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). ScanCode's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tide Q+ sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScanCode holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ScanCode's written reviews are positive against 67% of Tide Q+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ScanCode ships an update every 5 weeks, Tide Q+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanCode | Tide Q+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancode-create-and-track-express/id702178487/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-q-plus-qr-code-generator/id944115900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [杨军 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/564474259) | [InGee Information Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650556906) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanCode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scancode-create-and-track-express/id702178487)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Track deliveries, manage scanned content, and create custom codes. Supports multiple devices and includes a built-in browser for favorite websites.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes and barcodes, Detect multiple codes simultaneously, Track express delivery status, Manage scan history and records, Built-in browser for favorite websites

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tide Q+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-q-plus-qr-code-generator/id944115900)

Easily create personalized QR codes by entering text and adding custom images. Supports a wide range of data types and sharing options, including SVG export.

**Highlights:** Create custom-style QR codes, Combine text with custom images, Load images or capture with camera, Supports numerous decoding formats, Share via social media and email, Export in SVG vector format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| You design creative Tide Q (QR Code) | $1.99 | one-time |
| You design creative Tide Q and Convert this image to the SVG. | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanCode free?

ScanCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tide Q+ free?

Tide Q+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ScanCode or Tide Q+?

ScanCode is rated higher. ScanCode averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tide Q+ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ScanCode or Tide Q+ have ads?

Neither ScanCode nor Tide Q+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScanCode or Tide Q+?

ScanCode ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tide Q+ every 2 months. Most recently, ScanCode was updated on September 30, 2026 and Tide Q+ on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*