# Scan vs Scan Codes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan at weekly against Scan Codes's monthly. Scan Codes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (91 vs 24). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year and Scan Codes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scan against 4.8 for Scan Codes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 91 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scan ships an update weekly, Scan Codes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan | Scan Codes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qrscan-code-reader/id972406049/reviews) | **[4.8 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-codes/id1438983718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **91** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sufiyan Yasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/439511524) | [Moveit D.O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586590499) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qrscan-code-reader/id972406049)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, opening links and ensuring their safety. It offers advanced barcode scanning, history saving, and product lookups with a flashlight for low-light conditions.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Open QR code links, Check link safety, Flashlight support for low light, Advanced barcode formats, Save scan history, View EAN country codes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $2.49 | per year |
| Platinum lifetime access | $4.99 | one-time |


### Scan Codes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-codes/id1438983718)

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to extract information. Convert scanned content into image or PDF files, and share them via email or other extensions. Save images directly to your device's gallery.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes, Scan barcodes, Convert to image, Convert to PDF, Share via email, Save to gallery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan free?

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

### Is Scan Codes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan or Scan Codes?

Scan Codes is rated higher. Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Scan Codes averages 4.8 from 91 ratings.

### Do Scan or Scan Codes have ads?

Neither Scan nor Scan Codes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan or Scan Codes?

Scan ships an update weekly, and Scan Codes monthly. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 6, 2026 and Scan Codes on September 15, 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.*