| Core Identity |
| Developer | kobunachou ozawa | TapMedia Ltd | Kerem Erkan | App Lock LLC | Laszlo Gergely | Stefan Gohler | TapMedia Ltd | Find Appiness LLC |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Productivity | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS, Android | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 0.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 0 | 1,411,893 | 3,932 | 668,136 | 112 | 737 | 265 | 168,365 |
| Price | USD1.99 | Free | Free | Free | $7.99 | $3.99 | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2025 | May 2, 2010 | Jan 29, 2011 | Feb 8, 2017 | Mar 2, 2021 | Apr 29, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Last Updated | Feb 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2025 | May 11, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 | Sep 3, 2019 | May 5, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | - | mixed | mixed | negative | terrible | - | mixed | - |
| Score | - | 65/100 | 45/100 | 35/100 | 25/100 | - | 65/100 | - |
| Praises | - | - Exceptional staff professionalism and helpfulness during in-person service interactions across various retail and medical locations
- Efficient and quick service delivery when interacting with physical store locations and service technicians
| - High-speed scanning performance allows users to capture codes almost immediately without any delay
| - Efficient QR scanning performance provides immediate utility for users requiring quick information access
| - High-fidelity audio quality provides a superior listening experience for dedicated home theater setups
| - | - Real-time emergency monitoring provides valuable situational awareness for local community events and safety
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| Complaints | - | - Technical failures in the QR code scanning functionality prevent users from accessing intended content or services
- Inconsistent content updates for streaming media episodes disrupt the viewing experience for long-term subscribers
- App instability and loading failures during core navigation tasks hinder basic usability for mobile users
| - Intrusive video and banner advertisements disrupt the scanning workflow post-update
| - Aggressive subscription prompts and deceptive free trial mechanics frustrate users during the initial experience
- Technical instability including frequent application crashes disrupts the core scanning functionality post-update
- Unwanted audio feedback and intrusive advertising patterns degrade the user experience on mobile devices
| - Persistent connectivity failures and device discovery issues prevent reliable daily use of the system
| - | - Aggressive data collection and third-party advertising practices frustrate users seeking a clean experience
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| Requests | - | - | - Ability to edit generated URL content without needing to recreate the entire code
| - Transparent pricing models and accessible cancellation flows are required to restore user trust
| - Restoration of the legacy desktop application to provide a more stable control interface
| - | - Transparent pricing models that honor previous purchases without requiring additional recurring payments
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Professional-grade QR-to-text verification builds trust
- Watch face complications reduce interaction friction
| - All-in-one utility suite reduces user need for multiple apps
- Enterprise-grade database integration creates a B2B switching cost
- High-volume install base provides significant ad-impression inventory
| - 2011 market tenure provides a refined scanning engine
- VoiceOver accessibility captures the accessibility-focused user segment
- Custom API endpoints enable B2B inventory workflows
| - Persistent scan history folders drive long-term account stickiness
- Broad 15-format support ensures utility for general scanning tasks
| - iOS system-level integration replaces default controller triggers
- 30+ Shortcuts actions create high user switching costs
| - | - High-utility alert system for major events drives re-engagement
- Home screen widgets reduce launch friction for power users
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| Weaknesses | - $1.99 price point limits top-of-funnel compared to free rivals
- Single-function design lacks breadth of general-purpose scanners
| - 1.4M+ rating base masks recent technical instability
- Dual-subscription model creates pricing confusion
- Core scanner engine failures drive churn
| - $0.00 price point relies on intrusive ads
- 0.2★ rating gap between iOS and Android platforms
- No cloud-save functionality for non-Apple users
| - 35/100 sentiment score reflects severe trust deficit
- Frequent application crashes post-update erode core scanning reliability
- Aggressive subscription prompts trigger high churn
| - $7.99 price point exceeds category median
- Persistent device discovery failures in latest release
| - | - Aggressive third-party advertising and data collection practices
- Subscription transparency issues leading to user distrust
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| Pricing | paid | subscription | freemium | subscription | paid | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Active | Maintenance | Maintenance | Active | Maintenance | Intense | Maintenance | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~217d avg | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~227d avg | 5 versions, ~75d avg | 2 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~42d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~788d avg | 5 versions |
