Comparison

QR 2 CSV vs Scan to Excel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR 2 CSV

This tool scans QR codes and barcodes, storing the information locally. It allows for easy organization, editing, and export of scanned data into CSV or TXT files, perfect for inventory and data collection.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Persistent scan storage
  • Single or continuous scanning
  • Manual text entry
  • Prevent duplicate scans
  • Export as CSV or TXT
  • Inventory management tools
Features
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QR 2 CSV is a free QR code and barcode scanner that lets you scan, organize, and export results as CSV, TXT, XLSX or PDF. Built for inventory, data collection, attendance, and everyday record keeping. Scan with your camera or enter values manually. Use single or continuous scanning, optional beep and vibration, and duplicate detection. Everything stays on your device. KEY FEATURES: • Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera: QR Codes, Barcodes (Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E) • Continuous or single-shot scanning with adjustable delay • Manual entry when you can’t scan • Prevent duplicate scans with a confirmation prompt • Timestamps on every record • Open scanned URLs in Safari • Swipe to delete, or delete specific / all / visible items • Export as CSV or plain TXT — share by email, Messages, Drive, and more • Persistent local storage for scans and settings • Search records (all fields: data, name, description, quantity, lists, timestamp) • On-device AI Assist (Beta) — Apple Intelligence devices only • Select All in Bulk Actions (and List Assign): selects every visible item (search + list filter) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (optional unlock): • Add & Export name, brand, category, description, quantity, unit price and total price • Add up to 3 photos per record (camera or library) • Enhanced export as Excel (.xlsx) and PDF (.pdf) with ability to include Photos in .xlsx and .pdf Export (default off). • Edit multiple selected items at once • Include inventory fields in your exports • Copy Fields From Existing (scan or manual record) • Search by Field (limit search to Data, Name, Brand, Category, Description, Quantity, Lists, or Timestamp) • Fuzzy Barcode Lookup. While typing on the scanner Keyboard or Manual Input, shows partial matches from your library (e.g. last digits). Tap a match to use that code. • Brand Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused brands from your catalog • Category Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused categories from your catalog • Related Items - tag an item on multiple lists or an item that has other records with the same barcode. Opens a sheet to see those related entries. ORGANIZATION / LISTS (optional unlock): • Create lists and assign items to one or more lists • Create groups and assign lists to one or more groups • Scan directly into a list (or leave items Unassigned) • Filter by All, Unassigned, or a specific group / list • Export by list, including list names when enabled • Bulk Actions: assign, edit, export, or delete selected items • Export sort: Sort by Date, Data, Name, Description, or Quantity, with optional Then by • Tertiary export sort — up to 3 levels (Sort by / Then by) BACKUP & RESTORE (optional unlock): • Backup Now — save scans, lists, and settings as a .qr2csv to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, email and more • Restore from User Backup — pick a .qr2csv you saved • Restore from System Snapshot — private in-app copies. System snapshots include photos; user backups do not. • Preview before you replace anything COMPLETE/PREMIUM PACKAGE (optional): • Unlock Inventory, Organization, Backups at a discount when you don’t already own any of them Simply scan, organize, and export. All data stays on your device for privacy and control.

About

Scan to Excel

Easily scan QR and barcodes and directly save the data into an Excel spreadsheet. Customize your scans with geolocations, timestamps, quantities, and custom fields for efficient inventory, attendance, or library management.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes
  • Save data to Excel
  • Customizable scan schema
  • Append geolocations and timestamps
  • Support for external scanners
  • Google account sign-in
Features
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Scan to Excel allows you to easily scan QR and barcodes and store codes in Excel. Looking to keep track of the inventory or your shop, warehouse or library? Need to monitor attendance of your classes, events and meetings? Look no further than Scan to Sheets, the app that allows you to quickly and easily scan QR codes and barcodes directly to Excel. Supports a large variety of formats and external scanners connected via bluetooth or USB. Securely sign in with your Google account or connect to your public spreadsheets without sign in. You can customize your schema to append geolocations, timestamps, quantities, and custom text and numeric fields and labels to your scans. -------------------------------------------------------- By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR 2 CSV4 screens
Scan to Excel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR 2 CSV at 100% against Scan to Excel's 17%. QR 2 CSV also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Scan to Excel's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR 2 CSV sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Scan to Excel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR 2 CSV holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR 2 CSV's written reviews are positive against 17% of Scan to Excel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR 2 CSV ships an update every 3 days, Scan to Excel every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR 2 CSV versus Scan to Excel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR 2 CSVScan to Excel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings712 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDan RisteaMobile First

Customer experience

QR 2 CSV

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scan to Excel

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QR 2 CSV

One-time5
  • Inventory Management$0.99
  • Unlock Organization$1.49
  • Backup & Restore$1.49
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  • Inventory + Organization$1.99
  • Premium — Unlock Everything$2.99
1 purchases

Scan to Excel

Subscriptions1
  • Starter Plan Monthly$6.991 Month

Questions

Is QR 2 CSV free?
QR 2 CSV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan to Excel free?
Scan to Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR 2 CSV or Scan to Excel?
QR 2 CSV is rated higher. QR 2 CSV averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Scan to Excel averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do QR 2 CSV or Scan to Excel have ads?
Neither QR 2 CSV nor Scan to Excel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR 2 CSV or Scan to Excel?
QR 2 CSV ships an update every 3 days, and Scan to Excel every 5 months. Most recently, QR 2 CSV was updated on September 12, 2026 and Scan to Excel on September 10, 2026.

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