# PatchScan

> Lifestyle

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id645573864](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id645573864)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id645573864`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Boy Scouts of America
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (38 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-07-17
- **First published:** 2013-05-16
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patchscan/id645573864)
- **Website:** [http://patchscan.com/](http://patchscan.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://patchscan.com/privacy/](http://patchscan.com/privacy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #242,231 — Overall

## Review summary

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 However, many reviews report unreliable scanning, lack of manual entry, outdated iOS support, and data accuracy issues, which hinder its usefulness.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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id645573864)