Comparison

Barcode Scanner 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

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

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

Barcode Scanner4 screens
Scan to Excel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner at 83% against Scan to Excel's 17%. Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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. Scan to Excel sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 12, 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 17% of Scan to Excel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update weekly, Scan to Excel every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scanner versus Scan to Excel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerScan to Excel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.4% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better12
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperORCA SCAN LIMITEDMobile First

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner

All ratings1,866 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews302 reviews
Positive83.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.3%

Scan to Excel

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

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

Scan to Excel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Excel

Subscriptions1
  • Starter Plan Monthly$6.991 Month

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan to Excel free?
Scan to Excel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner or Scan to Excel?
Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Scan to Excel averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner or Scan to Excel have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner nor Scan to Excel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or Scan to Excel?
Barcode Scanner ships an update weekly, and Scan to Excel every 5 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on September 20, 2026 and Scan to Excel on September 10, 2026.

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