SkyBlueScan: QR Code Scanner
★ 4.5iOSApp Store
What it actually doesQR code and barcode scanning app with aggressive monetization model featuring automatic subscription, frequent unjustified charges, and limited functionality in the free version.
10%Marketing ≈ reality30%Stability36%Live project
Actually does
- ✓OCR / Document scan
- ✓QR scanner30% of reviews
- ✓Сканирование различных типов кодов (15+ типов)15% of reviews
- ✓Subscription100% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠Product Search
- ⚠Ad-free
- ⚠Scan History
Common complaints
- ✗Unauthorized money charges without user consent87% of mentions
«For several weeks, money was being charged from a card that I didn't link and didn't give permission to use for the subscription!»
- ✗Overpriced subscription (999₽ per week)73% of mentions
«999₽ per week for an app that scans a barcode like once every ten tries»
- ✗Automatic subscription activation upon app installation60% of mentions
«Accidentally downloaded this app... the subscription automatically activated for a week for 999₽»
- ✗Poor scanning quality and limited functionality23% of mentions
«The app scans barcodes only once out of ten tries, displays digits, and suggests opening Google in the browser»
- ✗Excessive ads in the free version13% of mentions
«3 ad banners in 15 seconds»
What people praise
- ★Support for many code types