DYMO Connect vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DYMO Connect
Create, save, and print custom labels directly from your smartphone or tablet. Features like spellcheck, voice-to-text, and a variety of fonts and images simplify label design. Easily generate address and barcode labels.
- Create, save, and print labels from mobile
- Spellcheck and voice-to-text for easy creation
- Customize with fonts, borders, and images
- Pre-formatted label types and templates
- Create address labels from contacts
- Generate barcode and QR code labels
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Now you can create, save, and print labels from your smartphone or tablet with DYMO Connect. Intuitive design and features like spellcheck and voice-to-text make creating labels a breeze. Quickly customize labels with a wide variety of fonts and images. With DYMO Connect, labelling with your mobile device has never been easier. • Works with iOS® smartphones and tablets for an intuitive labelling experience • Design labels using borders, styles, and popular Apple® fonts • Reduce errors with spellcheck and save time with voice-to-text • Customize labels with pictures from the Image Gallery on your smartphone or tablet • Print labels faster and more easily with pre-formatted label types and templates • Quickly create address labels from your contacts using the new Address object • Easily create barcode labels using the new Barcode and QR Code objects
Barcode Scanner
Streamline inventory and asset tracking with a powerful barcode scanning solution. Build custom tracking systems without coding, reduce counting time significantly, and export data easily. Works offline and syncs automatically.
- Scan any barcode type
- Export data to Excel/Google Sheets
- Offline functionality with cloud sync
- Capture photos, signatures, GPS
- Log asset history with location tracking
- Design and print barcode labels
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Tired of manual inventory errors and wasted time? Orca Scan transforms inventory tracking with a powerful barcode scanning solution. Build complete barcode systems without writing code, and reduce counting time by up to 80%. Trusted by 50,000+ organizations, including Fortune 500 companies worldwide. Key Features • Scan any barcode type – QR, UPC, EAN, GS1, FMD, UDI, ISBN • Export data directly to Excel and Google Sheets • Works offline, syncing automatically to the cloud once reconnected • Capture photos, signatures, GPS locations and more with customizable fields • Log full asset history with integrated location tracking • Add barcode scanning to your software via a single REST API • Design and print barcode labels with an intuitive label designer Perfect For • Inventory management and stock control • Asset tracking and equipment monitoring • UDI tracking for medical devices • Batch tracking and warehouse audits • Fire extinguisher inspections • Vehicle maintenance logs and VIN tracking • Book cataloging using ISBN scanning • Event check-in and lead capture with QR codes Why Choose Orca Scan • Works on any device – from smartphones to enterprise scanners • Lightweight app for fast setup and smooth performance • Friendly, responsive customer support (4.7+ stars) • GS1-approved for regulatory compliance • Goes beyond scanner apps by building complete tracking systems • Updated regularly based on user feedback Awards & Recognition • Winner – "Tech for Good" at the 2024 Cambridge Independent Science & Technology Awards • Featured in Business Weekly's 'Killer 50' list of disruptive tech companies • Ranked #2 in "7 Best Barcode Scanner Apps" by MakeUseOf.com What Our Users Say • "I am amazed with the system, its capabilities and functionalities. I've adapted it to an aviation maintenance environment and it's replaced old tedious procedures" – Paulo F. • "It's perfect for managing my book list. Scanning the ISBN adds everything – publication, date, author, and description" – Olivia B. • "I work in a shipping department without RF guns, and this app was a huge help. Exporting to Excel was easy" – Lauren E. • "An absolutely perfect app for what I needed. It made my job a hundred times easier" – Allen Trusted by Businesses Worldwide • iVascular: "We cover 170 consignment locations. It takes 1 person about 15 minutes to do a count now – they spend more time traveling than counting!" • Enfamil: "I chose Orca Scan because of its ease of use and instant implementation" • Masteroast: "The traceability Orca Scan gives us helps us manage inventory more effectively" • Signature Aviation: "What a phenomenal find Orca Scan was" Proven Results • Reduce stock take time by up to 94% – Northumbria NHS • Boost productivity by 400% while saving $200,000 annually – Whirlpool • Cut inventory management time by 60% – CKC Good Food • Recover overlooked assets worth $60,000+ – Signature Aviation • Replace monthly inventories with quick biannual checks With over 300,000 users across 165 countries, Orca Scan continuously evolves to meet your needs. Start transforming your inventory today – and save hours every week with just a few taps. Learn more about how we protect your data at orcascan.com/terms and orcascan.com/privacy Orca Scan. Barcode tracking, simplified.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner at 83% against DYMO Connect's 5%. Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 246, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of DYMO Connect's written reviews are positive against 83% of Barcode Scanner's.
DYMO Connect ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Scanner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DYMO Connect | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (246 ratings) | 4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | 83.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 246 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DYMO | ORCA SCAN LIMITED |
Customer experience
DYMO Connect
Barcode Scanner
User reviews
DYMO Connect
From 246 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Wireless printing
- 🔋 Works with existing DYMO printers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- ⚠️ Lacks basic functionality
- 🔒 DRM on labels
- 🤖 Poor app quality for an established brand
Barcode Scanner
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Customizable fields and options
- 📤 Easy data export and sharing
- 💡 Helpful for inventory management
- 🚀 Quick and accurate barcode scanning
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional app freezing or crashes
- 🔒 Requires account creation to use
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔋 Camera issues on some devices
Bugs and requests
DYMO Connect
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when opening saved labels
- Unable to find or connect to printers
- Text entry issues (invisible text, misalignment)
- Print button inaccessible on newer iPhones
Requested features
4 requests- Landscape mode support
- Ability to import/sync label templates
- Barcode generation
- Integration with address books
Barcode Scanner
Reported bugs
3 issues- Deleted local barcodes after update
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models
- Inconsistent barcode recognition
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually input barcodes
- More advanced reporting and analytics
- Improved sorting and filtering of scanned items
- Support for more barcode types
In-app purchases
DYMO Connect
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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