Scanner 1.4.0.0
As opposed to the classical ones, these matrix barcodes can be read by anyone with a smartphone and a specialized application, so in case you are a Windows Phone user looking for a QR code reading solution you might want to check out a utility called simply Scanner.
Uncomplicated and easy to use front-end
The application offers a clean interface, with a generous space dedicated to the live preview and barcode scanning. The graphics are quite decent throughout the app while the functions and commands are kept at hand.
The navigation is fairly smooth among the various sections of the app, but sometimes, quite annoyingly, Scanner will shut down out of a sudden. Also on the downside is the presence of the advertisements, as they take up a portion of the screen and can be quite disruptive.
Scan QR codes to get info on the spot
This utility is equipped with a few nifty features that can help in acquiring the images. They include a scan box that you can use to frame the code you want to scan and make it easier for the app to focus on a specific area.
The use of the phone's built-in flash may be useful in some situations, but it will keep on turning on and off as the camera tries to focus, which can become bothersome and battery consuming.
View the scanned data and manage it with ease
As soon as each scan is complete, the information stored in the codes you examined becomes available in the "History"area where all the scans are stored. From that section you can view the texts or visit the links if you haven't done this already from the main screen, where the scan data appeared in the first place.
Scanner offers you the possibility to share via email the decoded info and you can also copy or remove the entry with one tap from the dedicated menu.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The looks of this utility are quite decent and the graphics seem fairly well designed. There are a few drawbacks, the ads being the most annoying of them, so it loses a couple of points from the visual perspective. |
Function7
The app works well and is able to read a variety of QR codes in various conditions, thanks to the good features it comes with. Nonetheless, the unexpected crashes are a major flaw that cannot be overlooked. |
Security7
There are a few system areas Scanner needs to look into for good reason, but also in some places it peeks without any connection to the actual functionality. |
Battery5
The application eats up a lot of power while running, so the battery usage remains at very high levels all the time it is running. |
Price7
On the whole, the utility offers a decent array of features, but fails to function properly every time it is started, so its value decreases quite a bit. |
Compatibility9
Scanner is tailored to function on most Windows Phone devices o the market, starting with those powered by version 7.5 of the operating system. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 1.4.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 1.4.0.0
- developer:
- Dadny Inc
- category:
- UTILITIES
- os version req.:
- 7.5, 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 503