QWedge vs Itsy Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QWedge
This keyboard extension enables iOS applications to seamlessly receive barcode data from compatible scanners. It integrates with RDP software to populate scanned information directly into remote computer text fields.
- Barcode scanning integration
- Populates active text fields
- Supports iOS applications
- RDP software compatibility
- Works with Linea and Infinea scanners
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QWedge is a keyboard extension from Infinite Peripherals that allows any iOS application to receive barcodes from Infinite Peripherals' scanners (including the Linea and Infinea product lines). Scanned barcodes will populate into the active text field. With the combination of RDP software, scanned barcodes can be also be populated into the active text field of the remote computer. Enjoy!
Itsy Scan
This utility app scans various machine-readable codes, including barcodes and QR codes, from physical objects, screenshots, or your photo library. It offers advanced features beyond default readers and keeps a synchronized history of scanned information across your devices.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Scan from camera
- Scan from images and screenshots
- History of scanned items
- iCloud synchronization
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Itsy Scan reads and copies barcodes and and other types of machine readable codes from + Physical objects using your camera. + Images copied onto your pasteboard (e.g. screenshots). + Photos from your camera roll. Itsy Scan is better than the default QR code reader (from Control center) because it + Scans barcodes and all machine readable codes (not just QR codes). + Reads barcodes from previously copied images on pasteboard or existing pictures in your photo library. + Keeps a history of scanned information (which is synchronized using iCloud to your other iOS devices). All image processing is done on your iPhone using VisionKit and no data ever leaves your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QWedge at Free against Itsy Scan's $2.99. QWedge also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Itsy Scan's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On ratings volume, 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
QWedge is free to download; Itsy Scan costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Itsy Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of QWedge's written reviews are positive against 90% of Itsy Scan's.
QWedge ships an update every 8 months, Itsy Scan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QWedge | Itsy Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Infinite Peripherals Inc. | Sai Praneeth |
Customer experience
QWedge
Itsy Scan
In-app purchases
QWedge
No in-app purchases
Itsy Scan
No in-app purchases
