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Buycott - Barcode Scanner & QR Bar Code Scanner

Buycott - Barcode Scanner & QR Bar Code Scanner

by Buycott Inc.

2.4K ratings
733 reviews
#7 in paid Shopping
🌟 Lifestyle
🛍️ Shopping
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 31, 2013
  • February 22, 2018

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Developer

Buycott Inc.
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About

Empower your purchasing decisions by scanning product barcodes to reveal their history and align with your values. Join campaigns to support causes you care about and discover alternative products that better match your preferences. Share your decisions to create impact and engage your community.

✓Scan product barcodes for history
✓Join campaigns for causes
✓Discover alternative products
✓Broadcast purchase decisions
✓Improve leaderboard position
✓Create custom campaigns
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Buycott. Based on 2.4K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Shopping app.

Positive things

  • 💡Useful app for making informed purchases
  • 👍Convenient way to avoid unethical companies
  • 🚀Helps change shopping habits for the better
  • 👍Provides transparency on company ownership

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛Barcode scanner often doesn't work
  • 🐛Inaccurate or outdated product information
  • 🔒Concerns about privacy and data sharing
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What's New in Buycott

3.1.5

February 22, 2018

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Bug fixes.

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📉 7-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Shopping chart.

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User reviews

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Keeps dropping

I like Buycott but it keeps dropping when I try to add a new product. I have to keep restarting the App. Dame is happening to my friend. Can you look into this?
CARCFCARCF

Don’t spend money on this, it barely functions, ask for refund.

Using the scanner lets the app crash, can’t even search products or brands, app only shows a white window that cuts off categories.
PerpetuallyHungryPerpetuallyHungry

Do not download and purchase. No longer supported

Tried to join some campaigns and could not. This feature has not been supported for at least seven years. Have not tried scan feature to know if it works or has been updated. Why is this available for download and why is $1.99 being charged for download if the app is not current and supported??
SavvyinhiSavvyinhi

Waste

I thought I was getting an app where I could determine if brands use child, slave or forced labor so I could avoid purchasing their products. Instead I got a whiny app of left wing boycotts. Stupid.
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Waste of money

This app is a great idea with terrible execution. Tested with several very common brands and received no useful information about the conflicts and supporters for it. The interface for the corporate family tree is also extremely difficult to read and was inaccurate for at least one of the products I tested with.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login and account creation issues

Bug

Inability to remove or edit campaigns

Bug

Slow performance and lagging

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer devices

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to manually add or update product information

Feature

Option to filter by location or country

Feature

Improved search and browsing functionality

Feature

More comprehensive database of products and companies

Feature

FAQ

What does the Buycott app do?

This app allows you to scan product barcodes to learn about a product's history and how it aligns with your values. You can join campaigns to support causes you care about and make informed purchasing decisions. It also helps you discover alternative products that better suit your preferences.

How does joining a campaign work?

You can join campaigns created by non-profit organizations to support specific causes. When you scan a product, the app will indicate if it aligns with the campaigns you've joined. This helps you vote with your wallet by choosing products that support your chosen initiatives.

Is Buycott free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience for users.

What are the main benefits of using this app?

The primary benefits include making more informed and ethical purchasing decisions, supporting causes you care about, discovering better product alternatives, and creating a positive impact by broadcasting your choices. You can also improve your standing on the app's leaderboard.

Can I create my own campaigns?

Yes, you have the ability to create your own campaigns. This feature is accessible through the buycott.com website, allowing you to initiate your own initiatives and gather support for causes you are passionate about.