PatchScan

Name: PatchScan
Rating: 2.6 (38 reviews)
Author: Boy Scouts of America

By: Boy Scouts of America

Lifestyle

Features & Capabilities

Use PatchScan to get important information about Boy Scouts of America® Officially Licensed patches that have a special PatchScan code on the back! With an internet connection, you can quickly access how many of each patch were really issued, which organization issued them, and manufacturing details.

You'll even see a scan of a patch from the same production run so you can verify that the patch in your hand is legit.

Make better patch trades and get PatchScan today for FREE!

PatchScan's official launch party is at the 2013 National Scout Jamboree. Official Jamboree Shoulder Patches are required to have a PatchScan code on the back.

PatchScan is a project of the Boy Scouts of America's licensing programs.

Boy Scouts of America®, the Universal Emblem, BSA®, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Boy Scouts of America in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Boy Scouts of America

Rating:

2.60

(38)

Version:

1.2 Last updated: 2017-07-17

Version code:

841432951

Creation date:

2013-05-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

27.53MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-02

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 276,767 ▲ 913

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Developed by:

Boy Scouts of America

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patchscan/id645573864

Website:

http://patchscan.com/

User Reviews

PatchScan is a promising tool for patch traders and events like Jamboree, offering quick scan-based patch information. However, many reviews report unreliable scanning, lack of manual entry, outdated iOS support, and data accuracy issues, which hinder its usefulness. Users call for updates, broader functionality, and better data integrity to realize its full potential.

Pros

Great idea and very handy for patch traders, especially at events like Jamboree.
When it works, the scanner is fast and provides useful patch details.
Offers quick access to patch information to help avoid bad trades.
Valuable digital reference that can enhance trading conversations at events.

Cons

Camera/QR scanning frequently fails and won’t read codes reliably, especially on newer devices.
No manual capture or search/logging feature when a patch can’t be scanned.
App feels outdated and not updated for current iOS versions.
Patch data can be inaccurate or inconsistent across variants, leading to confusion.
Limited support/reporting for missing or incorrect patch info.

Recent reviews

I have been trading in BSA for a few years now and have been using the scanner ever sence I had been told about it during a jamboree . I was hoping this app would make it faster and add the availablity logging my patches. Sadly, the scanner didn't recognize any of the patches QR codes as QR codes like the site does. I hope this can be fixed soon.