--- schema_type: "SoftwareApplication" entity_type: "Mobile Application" app_name: "Lottery Scanner & Checker" developer_entity: "Alan Negrete" bundle_id: "com.lotteryticketchecker" app_store_id: "1543567527" category: "Utilities" primary_platform: "ios" primary_monetization: "Free" offline_capable: false market_region: "US" platforms: "iOS" app_last_updated: "2025-05-01" report_date: "2026-05-15" last_verified: "2026-05-15T18:08:21.160Z" report_version: "1.41" total_reviews: 13212 overall_rating: 3.91 confidence: "low" confidence_score: 0.2 data_age_days: 16 momentum_velocity: "zombie" intelligence_version: 3 competitor_count: 6 tags: ["utilities", "free", "mobile app", "app review", "app analysis", "lottery", "players", "participate"] canonical_url: "https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/lottery-scanner-checker" license: "CC-BY-NC 4.0" content_version: "v2" --- # Lottery Scanner & Checker App Audit ## TL;DR {#tldr} - **Category**: Utilities · Free - **Signal**: Rating 3.91 > **TL;DR:** Lottery Scanner & Checker is a utilities app by Alan Negrete, rated 3.91/5 by 13.2K users, available on iOS. > > **Marlvel.ai App Intelligence** — Independent analysis. US Market. No publisher influence. > **Key Insight:** Lottery Scanner & Checker is a utilities app by Alan Negrete. ## Quick Facts | Fact | Value | | :--- | :--- | | **Rating** | 3.91/5 (13.2K reviews) | | **Category** | Utilities | | **Developer** | Alan Negrete | | **Pricing** | Free | | **Platforms** | iOS | | **Confidence** | Low (0.2/1.0) | | **Data Age** | 0d | ## Metadata & Market Performance - **Publisher:** Alan Negrete - **Category:** Utilities - **Target Audience:** Lottery players who participate in Mega Millions, Powerball, or Lotto America and require a tool for result verification. - **Platforms:** iOS - **Version Audited:** 1.41 - **Audit Date:** 2026-05-15 - **Signal Count:** 49 reviews analyzed - **Confidence:** Low (0.2/1.0) - **App Store ID (iOS):** 1543567527 - **Bundle ID:** com.lotteryticketchecker - **Performance Trend:** Mixed - **Data Window:** Analysis based on signals collected up to 2026-05-15 ## Executive Snapshot **What it is:** Lottery Scanner & Checker is a utility app for iOS that uses camera-based OCR to verify Mega Millions and Powerball lottery tickets. **Why users hire it:** Users hire this app to automate the manual, error-prone process of checking lottery numbers against official drawing results, so the PM must prioritize broader state coverage to maintain relevance. ## App DNA (Features & Intent) - **[Differentiator] Camera-based Ticket Scanning:** Uses device camera to capture lottery ticket data for automated number comparison - **[Standard] Drawing Notifications:** Sends alerts to users when Mega Millions or Powerball drawing results are available * *User Intent:* Users want timely prompts to stay engaged without missing updates. - **[Standard] Ticket Save Function:** Stores scanned ticket data locally for future result checking ## Market Position {#market-position} The app maintains a 3.91 rating on iOS, but its limited Mega Millions-only scanning functionality restricts its utility compared to multi-state competitors. ## Monetization Strategy - **Model:** Free - **Tiers:** Free - **Analysis:** The app operates as a free utility with no visible subscription or IAP gates, likely monetizing through ad-inventory. ## SWOT Analysis {#swot} **Core Strengths:** - Local data storage minimizes cloud-dependency concerns - Camera-based OCR reduces manual entry friction **Critical Frictions:** - Mega Millions-only scanning limits utility - 3.91 rating indicates user frustration - No multi-state support **Growth Levers:** - Expand OCR to include state-specific lottery tickets - Integrate real-time state lottery result APIs **Market Threats:** - Lottery Post Results' multi-state coverage - Potential for OS-level camera scanning improvements ## Recent Changes (v2 → v3) {#recent-changes} The report shifts focus from resolving technical instability to addressing the lack of multi-state lottery coverage, while the competitive landscape has been remapped to include broader utility-focused apps. **Overall trend**: Mixed **Compared at**: 2026-05-15 ### High-impact changes - **[Shifted] Strategic focus pivot** (positioning) — The primary strategic concern shifted from resolving white-screen crashes to expanding lottery data coverage to include multiple states. - **[Shifted] Competitive threat reclassification** (swot) — Threats were updated to include 'Lottery Post Results' and 'OS-level camera improvements', replacing the previous focus on transactional apps like Jackpocket. ### Medium-impact changes - **[Removed] Loss of sentiment data** (sentiment) — Detailed user sentiment, including top praises and complaints, is no longer available for analysis. - **[Added] New weaknesses identified** (swot) — Added 'Mega Millions-only scanning' and 'No multi-state support' as core product weaknesses. ## What's New - **Latest (v1.41, 1 years ago):** Added Lotto America support for notifications, drawing results, and ticket scanning. ## App Momentum (Zombie) {#momentum} - No notable signals last 3 months. > **Cadence:** 1 total versions · 1 majors in last 6 months · 378 days since last update ## The "So What?" (Strategic Takeaway) {#so-what} Lottery Scanner & Checker is an established utilities app that is completely free. With a 3.91/5 rating from 13.2K reviews, it shows polarized user reception. > **Bottom Line:** The app provides a basic utility for Mega Millions players, but its lack of multi-state support limits its long-term viability, so the PM should prioritize expanding lottery data coverage to prevent user migration to comprehensive competitors. **Best for:** Lottery players who participate in Mega Millions, Powerball, or Lotto America and require a tool for result verification. ### PM Action Plan (Next Best Moves) - [ ] [INVEST] [HIGH IMPACT] Integrate multi-state lottery results because users churn due to limited Mega Millions support → increase daily active usage — *Competitor analysis shows Lottery Post Results outclasses this app via multi-state coverage.* _(trade-off: deprioritize Pause the UI redesign sprint — multi-state coverage is a higher-impact retention lever.)_ ### Feature Gaps vs Competitors - Multi-state lottery coverage (available in Lottery Post Results but absent here) ### Outlook: Stable The lottery utility market is consolidating around apps that provide comprehensive, multi-state result coverage. This app remains exposed due to its narrow Mega Millions-only focus, so revenue growth hinges on expanding data coverage to match competitor capabilities. - 🔴 Lack of multi-state lottery support forces users to seek alternatives, which accelerates churn pressure into the next quarter. ## Key Metrics Summary | Metric | Value | | :--- | :--- | | Overall Rating | 3.91/5 | | Total Reviews | 13.2K | | Confidence | Low | | Pricing Model | Free | | Platforms | iOS | | Key Features | 3 analyzed | | Trend | Mixed | | Outlook | Stable | ## Competitor Comparison | App | Rating | Sentiment | Developer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Lottery Scanner & Checker** (this app) | 3.91/5 | N/A | Alan Negrete | | [Tidy Reel](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/photo-video/com-gearutil-cleanroll) | N/A/5 | N/A | GEARUTIL LLC | | [LaundryCat](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/laundrycat) | 4.8/5 | N/A | Mitech Integrated Systems | | [CleanPay Mobile](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/cleanpay-mobile) | 4.5/5 | N/A | KioSoft Technologies LLC | | [Coinamatic CP Mobile](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/coinamatic-cp-mobile) | 3.8/5 | N/A | KioSoft Technologies LLC | | [Lottery Post Results](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/lottery-post-results) | N/A/5 | N/A | Muhammad Omar Farooq Shah | ## Company Profile - **Developer:** Alan Negrete ## Data Sources & Links - **App Store:** [View on Apple Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lottery-scanner-checker/id1543567527?uo=4) - **Sources:** App store metadata. ## Related Intel Reports - [*Tidy Reel*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/photo-video/com-gearutil-cleanroll) (GEARUTIL LLC) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*LaundryCat*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/laundrycat) (Mitech Integrated Systems) — 4.8/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*CleanPay Mobile*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/cleanpay-mobile) (KioSoft Technologies LLC) — 4.5/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Coinamatic CP Mobile*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/coinamatic-cp-mobile) (KioSoft Technologies LLC) — 3.8/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Lottery Post Results*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/lottery-post-results) (Muhammad Omar Farooq Shah) — N/A Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Worth It AI: Price Scanner*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/reference/com-worthitai-app) (Innera Labs LLC) — 4.8/5 Rating | Negative Sentiment - [*Quantumult X*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/quantumult-x) (Cross Utility Ltd) — 3.8/5 Rating | Negative Sentiment - [*V2Box - V2ray Client*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/v2box-v2ray-client) (techlaim) — 4.5/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Potatso*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/potatso) (Potatso Lab LTD) — 4.4/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment - [*Free VPN by Free VPN .org™*](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/free-vpn-by-free-vpn-org) (Free VPN LLC) — 4.3/5 Rating | N/A Sentiment ## Methodology {#methodology} This report was generated by Marlvel.ai's 5-stage AI intelligence pipeline: 1. **Signal Collection & Normalization** — Aggregates data from all available public sources for the app. Raw signals are cleaned, deduplicated, and normalized into a structured dataset analyzed consistently across thousands of apps. 2. **Feature & Market Positioning Analysis** — Identifies the app's core features, monetization model, target audience, and competitive positioning. Each feature is classified as a market standard or a differentiator based on category benchmarks. 3. **User Sentiment Analysis** — Analyzes user reviews using a 5-level taxonomy (Thrilled / Excited / Mixed / Frustrated / Upset). Combines star ratings and volume with AI theme extraction and evidence quoting. 4. **Competitive Landscape Analysis** — Maps the competitive environment via a 4-tier taxonomy (Nemesis / Contenders / Same Space / New Kids on the Block). Prioritizes same sub-genre over broad category. 5. **Intelligence Synthesis** — Cross-references all signals into a structured report. Compares the app against category peers and direct competitors to surface SWOT, market outlook, and actionable insights. - **Confidence Score:** 0.2/1.0 (based on review volume, data source diversity, and signal quality) - **Reviews Analyzed:** 49 - **Data Sources:** App Store metadata - **Rating Method:** Weighted average across platforms (iOS & Android), weighted by review count per platform - **Independence:** Fully independent analysis. No publisher sponsorship or editorial influence. - **Report Age:** 0 days since last refresh --- © 2026 Marlvel.ai | [Canonical Report](https://marlvel.ai/intel-report/utilities/lottery-scanner-checker) Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.