Comparison

Barcode Scanner for Amazon vs BrickSeek

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

Compare prices instantly by scanning product barcodes. Find deals on Amazon, eBay, and Walmart directly from your phone. Save your favorite finds and scan offline.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast barcode scanning
  • Price comparison across Amazon, eBay, Walmart
  • Scan from photos or type manually
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Save favorites and notes
  • Scan history
  • Customer review access
Features
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Standing in a store and wondering if it is cheaper online? Scan the barcode and compare the price on Amazon - and, depending on your country, eBay and Walmart - in seconds. Free, fast and no sign-up. HOW IT WORKS 1. Point your camera at the barcode 2. See the product, picture and price range instantly 3. Compare Amazon, eBay and Walmart right in the app - check price, deals and customer reviews WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Lightning-fast barcode scanner for EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A and UPC-E, including ISBN barcodes on books - Price check right in the store: price range from current online offers and number of retailers (mostly US shops) - Price comparison in the app: Amazon, eBay and Walmart side by side (eBay and Walmart depending on your country) - A short, precise search term instead of a long product title - automatic, optionally created by AI - Detail view with price range, all offers and your note - One-tap Amazon search in 14 countries: USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, India, Japan, Australia and China - Read customer reviews and ratings before you buy - Scan a barcode from a photo - Type in a barcode or search term by hand - Favorites and your own notes, perfect for gift ideas, wish lists and shopping lists - Scan history by date: Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days - Your scan photo becomes the product picture when no image is found - Scan offline and get the product info later - Share finds via Messages, WhatsApp or Mail - Sound and vibration on scan, light and dark mode, 18 languages - Home screen shortcut straight to the scanner PERFECT FOR Bargain hunters, price checks at electronics stores, toys, books, beauty and household items, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Prime Day. PRIVACY Your scan list stays on your iPhone. No account, no registration. For the AI search term only the product title and brand are sent to an AI service (Claude by Anthropic). You can turn this off in Settings. FREE The app is free and supported by ads. A one-time purchase removes the ads for good. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. This app is not created or endorsed by Amazon. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. We may also earn a commission from eBay and Walmart links. This app is not affiliated with eBay or Walmart. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc., Walmart is a trademark of Walmart Apollo, LLC.

About

BrickSeek

Discover deals from major retailers with customizable alerts and price comparisons. Scan barcodes to check prices across stores and be the first to know about new offers on electronics and home essentials.

Highlights
  • Discover online and in-store deals
  • Customizable deal alerts
  • Price comparison tool
  • Barcode scanning for price checks
  • Supports major retailers
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BrickSeek is the ultimate way to live life at half price. Discover amazing online and in-store deals from major retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon.com, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and many more. Be the first to know about newly posted deals with customizable online deal alerts for any type of product ranging from popular electronics to home essentials. Know before you buy. BrickSeek can be used as a powerful price comparison shopping tool, simply scan any barcode to view online and in-store pricing across all supported major retailers.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner for Amazon4 screens
BrickSeek3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner for Amazon at 4.5 against BrickSeek's 1.1. Barcode Scanner for Amazon also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (41% vs 13%). BrickSeek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Barcode Scanner for Amazon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BrickSeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner for Amazon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner for Amazon has 625 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Barcode Scanner for Amazon's written reviews are positive against 13% of BrickSeek's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update every 3 weeks, BrickSeek every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scanner for Amazon versus BrickSeek: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner for AmazonBrickSeek
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (625 ratings) — better1.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings625 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonke GisselAKSOLOGY LLC

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

All ratings625 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.6%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral6.9%
Negative51.7%

BrickSeek

All ratings8 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.8%

User reviews

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

From 625 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and straightforward interface
  • 🚀 Fast scanning and quick results
  • 💰 Free application
  • 🌍 Works across multiple Amazon regions
  • 💡 Helpful for price comparison and product verification

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent scanning failures and focus issues
  • ❌ Inconsistent product matching results
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iPad and newer iPhones
  • ⚠️ App crashes and won't open
  • 🔗 Incorrect linking to Amazon products

BrickSeek

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Significant savings for deal hunters
  • 🎯 Effective inventory checking for stores
  • 👍 User-friendly interface (older versions)
  • 🔗 Convenient links to store apps
  • 💾 Persistent login and saved preferences

Room to improve

  • 😞 Recent update drastically reduced functionality
  • 🗺️ Limited to 2 stores instead of multiple locations
  • 🚫 Restricted zip code search capabilities
  • ⚠️ Paid membership lacks promised features
  • 🔄 Constant required logins

Bugs and requests

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Black screen with only settings visible
  • Unable to focus on barcodes
  • App won't open on iPhone 11 and iPhone 8+
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Settings configuration loop on iPad Air 2
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  • Malformed URLs with extra http// in links
  • App no longer works after previous functioning state

Requested features

3 requests
  • eBay barcode scanner version
  • Better product information display for iPad users
  • Improved barcode focus and recognition

BrickSeek

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • White screen crashes during searches
  • App freezes when loading store maps
  • Inventory checker down for extended periods
  • Login failures with correct credentials
  • Account creation errors
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  • Barcode scanner not functioning
  • Search results showing no data
  • App crashes when accessing CVS inventory
  • Slow performance and loading times
  • Broken navigation buttons on certain pages
  • Inconsistent quantity display for items
  • Links not working properly

Requested features

12 requests
  • Revert to previous app version
  • Multiple store selection without location restrictions
  • Ability to search different zip codes easily
  • Browse by category without daily limitations
  • Filter for clearance items and markdowns only
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  • Save items to wishlist for later
  • Barcode scanning functionality
  • Landscape mode support
  • Offline functionality
  • Option to disable auto-updates
  • Better deal filtering and comparison
  • More store coverage and partnerships

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

One-time1
  • app without ads$2.99
None

BrickSeek

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner for Amazon free?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrickSeek free?
BrickSeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or BrickSeek?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon is rated higher. Barcode Scanner for Amazon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while BrickSeek averages 1.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner for Amazon or BrickSeek have ads?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon shows ads; BrickSeek does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or BrickSeek?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrickSeek every 5 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanner for Amazon was updated on November 2, 2026 and BrickSeek on November 2, 2026.

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