Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs MediScan

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

MediScan

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MediScan helps teams capture serial numbers from equipment labels quickly, accurately, and with less manual typing. Start a scanning session, point your camera at the barcode next to the SN label, review each result, and save the details that matter, including location, count, and notes. When the job is done, export a clean CSV and share it instantly with your team. Built for real-world inventory work, MediScan keeps the process simple from first scan to final report. Live serial number scanning with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) speeds up data capture, manual entry covers exceptions, and haptic feedback confirms when a serial number has been locked in. In-progress sessions are saved locally so work can continue later, while completed sessions stay available in history for review, renaming, and re-sharing. Use MediScan for equipment inventories, device tracking, maintenance logs, receiving workflows, audits, and field documentation. Whether you are organizing assets in a clinic, lab, warehouse, office, or service environment, MediScan helps reduce transcription mistakes and turn label data into shareable records in seconds. Key features: - Scan serial numbers with the camera using OCR - Add location, count, and notes to every record - Review and edit saved scans before finalizing - Resume in-progress work across app launches - Preview, rename, and share CSV exports - Works on both iPhone and iPad MediScan is a focused tool for fast serial capture, organized session tracking, and clean export workflows, so your team can spend less time typing and more time getting work done.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
MediScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barcode Scanner at Free against MediScan's $1.99. Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Barcode Scanner is free to download; MediScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Scanner versus MediScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerMediScan
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperORCA SCAN LIMITEDElijah Jeffrey Gauger

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

MediScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

MediScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MediScan free?
MediScan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner or MediScan have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner nor MediScan shows ads.

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