# California Lottery Scanner — user reviews > 93 indexed App Store user reviews of California Lottery Scanner by John Smith, rated 3.80/5 from 880 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-lottery-scanner/id6503001106/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-lottery-scanner/id6503001106.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 555 · 4★ 40 · 3★ 34 · 2★ 32 · 1★ 219 ## What do users think of California Lottery Scanner? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - ✅ Basic ticket checking functionality works for some users - ⚡ Faster scanning in previous version **Cons** - 🐛 Barcode scanner doesn't work or is unreliable - ❌ Removed second chance drawing entry feature - 💰 Requires paid subscription for scanning functionality - 🔄 Significant downgrade from previous version - 😤 Poor user interface and navigation - 🚫 Login/sign-in issues - 📱 Incompatible with some devices (iPhone 15, iPhone 17) - ❓ Lack of instructions or documentation - 🔌 Missing features from original app - 😞 Difficult to check scratch ticket results - ⚠️ Phishing pop-ups and security concerns - 📞 Unresponsive customer service - 🎰 Missing game options (Daily Derby, Fantasy 5) - 🔐 Potential data privacy concerns **Commonly reported bugs** - Barcode scanner fails to read tickets - Scanner requires unclear positioning/zoom adjustments - Cannot sign in or access account - App crashes or freezes - Second chance drawing feature completely removed - Scratchers cannot be scanned - Blurred image capture on newer iPhones - Phishing pop-ups for Apple billing - App update installation failures - Incompatibility with iPhone 15 and newer models - Missing game options after update **Most requested features** - Restore working barcode scanner without subscription - Restore second chance drawing entry functionality - Manual number entry option for tickets - Free scanning capability - Restore all game types (Daily Derby, Fantasy 5, Super Lotto) - Improve user interface and navigation - Add clear instructions and tutorials - Display upcoming prize amounts - Restore previous app functionality - Improve camera compatibility across devices ## Newest reviews (15 of 93) ### 1/5 — No scan *2026-05-09, version 1.2* Scan my ticket so I would I need this it doesn’t scan tickets ### 1/5 — Worst version *2026-04-06, version 1.2* This is the worst lottery version ever. Can’t scan my tickets at all. I have to go to the store to scan my tickets. There was nothing wrong with the older version. ### 1/5 — Ca lottery app *2026-03-25, version 1.2* This app is a piece of garbage the old version was simple to use and had better functionality. ### 1/5 — You screwed up your app *2026-03-09, version 1.2* You change everything with no explanation and make us update and now nothing works. You are idiots ### 2/5 — Can’t download app *2026-03-05, version 1.2* You’re making all that money and can’t give your customers an app that you can actually download with having to upgrade or require a help from a website that won’t answer a text or phone call if you can’t fix this Will spread the word that you run a disfunctional operation are you mafia or mob related ### 1/5 — Second chance sucks!!!!!!! *2026-03-03, version 1.2* The site doesn’t give you a way to do that! I’m going to stop playing this game and any of the games you have! As much money you make you should improve this site so we don’t get ripped of! Do something to improve it!!! ### 1/5 — Worst version *2026-03-01* This is the worst lottery version ever. Can’t scan my tickets at all. I have to go to the store to scan my tickets. There was nothing wrong with the older version. ### 1/5 — Scanning does not work *2026-02-23, version 1.2* Absolutely frustrating. The scanner doesn’t work and there’s no way to manually enter a new number. The other site was way better whatever they did to this site. They totally ruined it. Not even sure if I want to buy tickets after this especially for a second chance. ### 1/5 — 2nd Chance Drawing *2026-02-22, version 1.2* The new version of the California Lottery Scanner website doesn’t allow for inclusion of 2nd Chance drawing numbers. Or am I not using the site properly? ### 2/5 — I liked the other app better *2026-02-13, version 1.2* Hello, with the other app I was able to scan my tickets faster and with no problems . I’m having issues with the new app to scan my tickets . ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work correctly *2026-02-12, version 1.2* It seems that California lotto doesn’t want us to play ### 1/5 — Scanner not working *2026-02-12, version 1.2* Ever since I download your new app, I have not been able to scan my tickets. I had no problems with your old app. Not sure why you change but it’s not working. ### 1/5 — Scanner does not work. Can not scan my tickets *2026-02-10, version 1.2* Scanner did not work. Still unable to can second chance tickets. ### 1/5 — New interface *2026-02-09, version 1.2* This new version is terrible, lack of many usual feature like enter 2nd chance ticket. Just a waste of resources ### 1/5 — Sux *2026-02-04, version 1.2* App doesn’t work. Can’t sign in. Nothing happens. Programmers should be required to use the apps they create. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Scan feature repeatedly fails *2026-09-04, version 1.2* Great idea, but it doesn’t seem to work on an iPhone 17 Pro Plus with current iOS. “Scan failed” message always appears. ### 1/5 — This new app sucks *2026-09-02, version 1.2* So confusing ### 1/5 — This is why I stopped buying lotto *2026-08-31, version 1.2* This is the worse scanner setup, what was wrong with the old way. 90 % of my scans fail to complete ### 1/5 — Scanning does not work properly *2026-07-30, version 1.2* Have to check ticket multiple times to confirm win/loss ### 1/5 — Lottery updated *2026-06-27, version 1.2* Your new system is too damn complicated. Why do you get rid of a good thing this new one really stinks too damn hard what happened to second chance? ### 1/5 — Winning or second chance *2026-06-19, version 1.2* Why do you make it so hard to scan for winning ticket or second chance, I had non problem with the old app. ### 1/5 — Scanner doesnt scan *2026-06-12, version 1.2* It doesnt work ### 1/5 — Scanner not working *2026-06-01, version 1.2* Ever since I download your new app, I have not been able to scan my tickets. I had no problems with your old app. Not sure why you change but it’s not working. ### 1/5 — I like tho old app *2026-05-30, version 1.2* I like the old app ### 1/5 — CA Lottery *2026-05-20, version 1.2* New App is awful! Difficult-if not impossible- to use. Won’t scan tickets properly or allow you to sign in as easily as the old one. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — $Robertoneill919 aka coin Boss *2026-05-30, version 1.2* Robby Shannon O’Neill 2 ### 5/5 — Bonilla *2026-05-17, version 1.2* Valentin ### 5/5 — Win *2025-12-02, version 1.1* Result ### 5/5 — Guardia *2025-05-06, version 1.0* Resultados ### 5/5 — Yes *2025-04-29, version 1.0* Ok ### 5/5 — Check ticket *2025-01-14* 5 sao ### 4/5 — Scanning doesn’t work *2026-03-13, version 1.2* Yes… I tried your scanner and it doesn’t let me. What do you mean by “scan fail, try a different position or zoom level? You better update this so we can scan our ticket ### 4/5 — SUCKS *2026-02-28, version 1.2* Doesn’t scan. Avoid waste of time ### 4/5 — Check ticket *2025-07-04, version 1.1* 5 sao ### 2/5 — Trouble *2026-03-12, version 1.2* Can’t seem to use this new app deleted the old one and this one does not scan! Why should I need a separate scan app for the lottery app? --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*