Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs Store

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Store

This app offers fast barcode scanning for inventory management. It allows you to track product names, prices, and quantities, with options to check items in or out. Export your inventory data easily in CSV format for spreadsheet editing.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning
  • Inventory management
  • Product name, price, and count tracking
  • CSV export for spreadsheets
  • Check-in/Check-out modes
  • Barcode generator with PDF export
Features
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Fast and reliable barcode reader with inventory management functions. It stores and displays product name, price and count. Inventory is in CSV format so it is easy to open and edit it in excel app. Store-Keeper can operate in 5 modes: - Just Scan - scan barcodes to get information for the product (name, price and availability) - Edit Inventory - scan the barcode code and now you can add/edit or remove the product from inventory. - Check in - scan barcodes for arriving products - Check out - scan barcodes for leaving products - Availability check - Barcode generator for labels with export to PDF Supported barcode types are : EAN13, EAN8, UPCA, UPCE, Code128, Code39, Interleaved 2 of 5 and more Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro features, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your may choose yearly subscription (paying per year) or one-time payment. (Price may vary by location.) Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://bialamusic.com/store-keeper/tc.html

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
Store4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner at 4.7 against Store's 2.0. Barcode Scanner also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 47%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Store's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. Store sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 47% of Store's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update every 10 days, Store every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scanner versus Store: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerStore
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews — better46.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORCA SCAN LIMITEDAleksandar Mlazev

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner

All ratings1,866 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive83.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.2%

Store

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative46.7%

Bugs and requests

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

Store

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Store

Subscriptions1
  • Store-Keeper Pro - yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock Store-Keeper$14.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Store free?
Store is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner or Store?
Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Store averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner or Store have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner nor Store shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or Store?
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 10 days, and Store every 5 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on October 10, 2026 and Store on October 7, 2026.

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