# Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe

> Mobile scanner for student IDs and loyalty cards, with data export. (iPhone/iPad app by Abycus.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-barcodes-magstripe/id458889361 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abycus](https://appshunter.io/developer/389934740)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-barcodes-magstripe/id458889361/reviews.md

## What is Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe?

Instantly scan school and university IDs or any other types of loyalty cards with the UniScan mobile app!  This app turns your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad into a student ID scanner by using its camera to scan ANY barcode. It is perfect for meetings, registration, school events, and sports events. 

With a scanning time of 1-2 seconds, UniScan is a fast way to track attendance and collect event data. The app allows you to add additional information such as student or loyalty number, email, and comments with every scan; it provides real-time stats during your school event.  After the event, you can quickly export your data to programs such as MS Excel to easily review and analyze your stats.

Functionalities:
-Scan a university card and add relevant data such as a phone number, email, and optional comments. 
-Collect statistics to show the number of cards scanned thus far. 
-Email the scan history with the UniScan log file or download the file from your iPhone via iTunes. *

Features
-Scans virtually any type of school ID or loyalty card, including magnetic strip and 1D/2D barcodes
-Provides real-time stats such as number of IDs scanned
-Exports data via email, Dropbox (premium feature), or iTunes File Sharing
-Scans 1D/2D barcodes with the device’s native camera**

**Note: For devices with a camera that is less than 5 megapixels, UniScan requires an external scanner, which must be purchased separately. We also recommend an external scanner for events with high scan volumes.

Hardware compatibility list:
- iMag Pro by IDTech Magnetic stripe reader for iPhones/iPads/iPod Touch 30 pin
- iMag Pro II by IDTech Magnetic stripe reader for iPhones/iPads/iPod Touch 8 pin Lightening port 
- UniMag Pro, Mobile MagStripe Reader for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
- Honeywell Captuvo SL22, SL 42, SL62 1D/2D barcode scanner/Magnetic stripe reader for iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad Min
- Linea-Pro 4 iPhone/iPod Touch portable 2D Barcode (PDF417) Scanner & Magnetic stripe reader
- Infinea Tab all models
- KoamTac KDC300/KDC300i/KDC350M/KDC350iM barcode reader / data collector
- KoamTac KDC200/KDC200i/KDC200M/KDC200iM barcode reader / data collector
- KoamTac KDC415/KDC415i/KDC425/KDC425i barcode reader / data collector
- KoamTac KDC20/20i/30/30i barcode reader / data collector

IMPORTANT NOTE for Honeywell scanner (for iPod Touch 4) users, please read the following:

DO NOT update the app if you use Honeywell 4(iPod Touch 4th) with old firmware v1.3
Honeywell 4 users need to upgrade the firmware first 
(Honeywell Firmware 1.6 upgrade see out page http://idscan.net/downloads.html and YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_UQ56vd7BA)

*Annual fee of $19.99 for this feature

To purchase an external scanner, please visit our online store, http://store.idscan.net/Mobile-Hardware_c_1.html.

Support
If you have any feedback or questions, we’d love to hear from you!  You can reach us by email at info@IDScan.net.

For more ID scanning solutions, please visit www.IDScan.net.

## Key features

- Scan school and university IDs
- Scan loyalty cards
- Add student/loyalty number, email, comments
- Real-time attendance statistics
- Export data to MS Excel
- Supports magnetic stripe and 1D/2D barcodes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| History Log Export Features (Annual) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Custom List Import (Annual) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 14)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-for-barcodes-magstripe/id458889361/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Very crash able

*2021-09-26*

Plugged in reader, crash. 

iPhone 12 mini ios 15

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2019-05-08*

Just crashes over and over again

### 5/5 — Easily track & manage students

*2017-05-01*

This app makes tracking students much more efficient. From class to school events attendance, just swipe a student ID to check them in and out.

### 5/5 — Automating Event Entry

*2017-04-14*

I had trouble keeping track of students at school events such as football games, etc. UniScan allowed me to automate this process by swiping student IDs and capturing data. This is a must have for anyone in the education industry!

### 5/5 — Helpful!

*2017-03-31*

Our school finds this app very useful and efficient when tracking attendance and events.

### 5/5 — Helps collect student attendance

*2015-10-04*

We scan student IDs and put them in our database. The app is great.

### 4/5 — ❤️thankkkk youuuuuu

*2015-09-25*

I needed information on my id

### 5/5 — The only app that does what I want!

*2015-08-26*

In fact this app is designed well, it's what I want to do, just I use it in a different form. Besides on VIP banned or whatever;

I use this for products barcodes at work, I scan the barcode it'll tell me where it belongs from the comments, what group its in! 

Perfect

### 5/5 — Easy and Effective

*2015-08-11*

Uniscan was a very quick and effective way of setting up my store's rewards card.

### 1/5 — Does Not Work: Don't Buy Upgrades!

*2014-10-15*

This app worked very well (and for free) for the first year. In the second year, we contacted the developer to troubleshoot an issue and were instructed to delete and reinstall the app, which required us to pay $49.99 for a premium feature (which was free the year prior). We paid for the $49.99 upgrade, but continued to experience issues. Unable to find another app on the App Store purporting to offer the same functionality, we resorted to working with the developer to try to resolve the issues through multiple phone calls and 29 emails over a 5-week period. Each time one problem was fixed, other issues popped up. Ultimately the final straw was when we were unknowingly charged two additional times for the $49.99 upgrade (a total of three times) and $19.99 for another upgrade. In total, we were charged $183.73 after tax for the use of app features that we used for free and without problems the year prior. We had only authorized the charge for the first upgrade of $49.99; the additional charges to our account were not authorized. We learned about the charges only after receiving App Store receipts via email. Even after all the additional charges, the app still does not function properly. Simply put, the app is extremely clunky and riddled with inconsistencies and problems. Fortunately, after relaying this information to the Apple Store, we were fully refunded for all of the app purchases. Unfortunately, we won't be able to recoup the countless hours spent trying to fix the issues with the developer.

## Frequently asked questions about Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe

### What types of cards can Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe scan?

Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe can scan virtually any type of school ID or loyalty card, including those with magnetic stripes and 1D/2D barcodes. This makes it versatile for various event and registration needs.

### How fast is the scanning process with Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe?

The app boasts a fast scanning time of 1-2 seconds per card. This efficiency is crucial for quickly tracking attendance and collecting data at busy events.

### Can I export the scanned data from Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe?

Yes, data can be exported via email, Dropbox (a premium feature), or iTunes File Sharing. This allows for easy review and analysis in programs like MS Excel.

### Does Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe require any additional hardware?

For devices with cameras less than 5 megapixels, or for events with high scan volumes, an external scanner is recommended and must be purchased separately. A list of compatible hardware is available.

### What is the cost of Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe?

Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe is available for free. However, certain features, like Dropbox export, are premium and may incur additional costs.

### What devices is Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe compatible with?

Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is available on iOS.

### How often is Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe updated?

The latest version, 5.3.15, was released on June 2, 2022. Updates ensure continued compatibility and performance improvements for users.

### What is the user sentiment for Scanner for Barcodes MagStripe?

The app has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 4 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.3.15 — 2022-06-02

Fixes and improvements

### 5.3.14 — 2022-05-17

Fixes and improvements

### 5.3.13 — 2020-08-21

Minor fixes

### 5.3.12 — 2020-06-01

Minor improvements

### 5.3.10 — 2020-05-28

Fix some minor bugs

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