Comparison

Barcode Scanner for Amazon vs Keepa · Price Tracker

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

Keepa · Price Tracker

Track Amazon product prices and receive alerts for drops or restocks. Analyze price history, sales rank, and offer counts to shop smarter and identify the best deals.

Highlights
  • Price history graphs
  • Price drop alerts
  • Availability alerts
  • Product search and scanner
  • Sales rank history
  • International Amazon support
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Shop smarter. Sell better. Never overpay. Keepa® is the world’s most popular Amazon price tracker. Whether you are a savvy shopper waiting for the perfect deal, or a seller analyzing market trends, Keepa provides the transparency and data you need to make the right decision. Access detailed price history charts for over 8 billion Amazon products directly on your phone. See through fake discounts, spot seasonal trends, and find the lowest historical price in seconds. KEY FEATURES: + Comprehensive Price History Graphs Instant transparency. View detailed charts showing Price history (New, Used, Warehouse Deals), Sales Rank, Buy Box history, and Offer counts. Zoom in to see daily fluctuations or zoom out to view years of data. + Price Drop & Availability Alerts Don't constantly refresh the page. Simply set your desired price, and Keepa will notify you when the price drops or when a product comes back in stock. Ideal for securing the best deals or monitoring competitor inventory. + Global Product Search & Scanner Find what you need instantly. Search specifically for Amazon products or use the built-in barcode scanner to check online prices while you are in a retail store. + Deep Market Insights Go beyond the price tag. Access advanced data including: • Sales Rank History: Gauge product popularity over time. • Buy Box Statistics: See who is winning the sale and at what price. • Offer Counts: Track how many sellers are competing on a listing. • Rating & Review History: Monitor product reputation trends. + International Amazon Support Track prices across the globe. Keepa supports Amazon locales in the US, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Japan, India, Mexico, and Brazil. Download Keepa today and master the Amazon marketplace.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner for Amazon4 screens
Keepa · Price Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keepa · Price Tracker at none against Barcode Scanner for Amazon's 1. Keepa · Price Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume and device support 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. Keepa · Price Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keepa · Price Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Barcode Scanner for Amazon's written reviews are positive against 52% of Keepa · Price Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update every 3 weeks, Keepa · Price Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scanner for Amazon versus Keepa · Price Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner for AmazonKeepa · Price Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (625 ratings)4.8 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews51.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6251.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSonke GisselKeepa.com

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

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

Keepa · Price Tracker

All ratings1,550 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative37.3%

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

Keepa · Price Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Scanner for Amazon

One-time1
  • app without ads$2.99
None

Keepa · Price Tracker

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 Keepa · Price Tracker free?
Keepa · Price Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or Keepa · Price Tracker?
Keepa · Price Tracker is rated higher. Barcode Scanner for Amazon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Keepa · Price Tracker averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner for Amazon or Keepa · Price Tracker have ads?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon shows ads; Keepa · Price Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or Keepa · Price Tracker?
Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keepa · Price Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner for Amazon was updated on November 2, 2026 and Keepa · Price Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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