# Barcode Scanner for Amazon vs ArbLab

The clearest difference is rating: ArbLab at 5.0 against Barcode Scanner for Amazon's 4.5. ArbLab also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Barcode Scanner for Amazon's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 1). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barcode Scanner for Amazon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ArbLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

ArbLab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner for Amazon has 625 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update monthly, ArbLab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Scanner for Amazon | ArbLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-for-amazon/id1121620872/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arblab-tcg-arbitrage/id6791635299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **625** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sonke Gissel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121620871) | [CHASE JAMES WIDNER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789984968) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Scanner for Amazon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-for-amazon/id1121620872)

Scan barcodes of in-store items to find discounted prices and compare reviews on Amazon. This app helps you discover deals, make informed purchases, and save money by checking Amazon's offerings before you buy.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to find products on Amazon, Compare prices and find discounts, Access product ratings and reviews, Search and shop directly on Amazon, Price comparison tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| app without ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- eBay barcode scanner version
- Better product information display for iPad users
- Improved barcode focus and recognition


### ArbLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arblab-tcg-arbitrage/id6791635299)

This app analyzes graded Pokemon card listings from eBay, instantly comparing them to market value to show potential profit and ROI. It helps users track their investments, including the potential benefit of re-grading cards.

**Highlights:** Instant profit/ROI analysis on graded card listings, Market value comparison for graded cards, Watchlist for tracking card values over time, Portfolio management for investment tracking, Analysis history for past decisions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Scanner for Amazon free?

Barcode Scanner for Amazon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArbLab free?

ArbLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or ArbLab?

ArbLab is rated higher. Barcode Scanner for Amazon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while ArbLab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Barcode Scanner for Amazon or ArbLab have ads?

Barcode Scanner for Amazon shows ads; ArbLab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner for Amazon or ArbLab?

Barcode Scanner for Amazon ships an update monthly, and ArbLab every 4 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner for Amazon was updated on October 13, 2026 and ArbLab on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*