# PassTab vs Link Scanner

The clearest difference is price: Link Scanner at Free against PassTab's $0.99. Link Scanner also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). PassTab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Link Scanner is free to download; PassTab costs $0.99 up front. Link Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PassTab asks for nothing beyond the download.

PassTab ships an update every 10 months, Link Scanner monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassTab | Link Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-scanner/id1528367172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [S.Koepge](https://appshunter.io/developer/340731168) | [Maarten Meijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528367174) |

## What reviewers say

### PassTab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passtab/id927029538)

Securely store and manage your passwords, PINs, and sensitive information with end-to-end encryption. Sync data across your iOS devices via iCloud or disable synchronization for local storage. Access your credentials on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Encrypted password storage, iCloud synchronization, Apple Watch integration, Data export and import, Backup and restore functionality, Simple and effective interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Link Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-scanner/id1528367172)

Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more from images, videos, or your device camera. Instantly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned links. Supports over 5 types of data extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan links from camera, photos, or videos, Extract website URLs, phone numbers, emails, Directly browse websites, call numbers, send emails, Store scanning results in history, Supports over 5 types of links

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassTab free?

PassTab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Link Scanner free?

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

### Do PassTab or Link Scanner have ads?

Link Scanner shows ads; PassTab does not.

### Which is updated more often, PassTab or Link Scanner?

PassTab ships an update every 10 months, and Link Scanner monthly. Most recently, PassTab was updated on October 29, 2026 and Link Scanner on October 29, 2026.

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