Comparison

Scan vs LoMag Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scan

Capture various data types like barcodes, images, and text from your mobile device and transfer it in real-time to PC or Mac applications and databases. Create custom input forms for efficient data collection, anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Mobile data collection
  • Barcode and NFC scanning
  • Image and text capture
  • Real-time data transfer
  • Customizable input forms
  • ODBC database support
  • Direct integration with Office and Google Suite
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Scan-IT to Office is the efficient solution for mobile data acquisition with real-time connectivity to arbitrary PC or Mac applications and databases accessible via ODBC - with enhanced support for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets and Google Chrome. Captured data like barcodes, NFC tags, texts, numbers, locations or images is transferred via cloud services immediately to targets on your desktop computer. This works regardless of your location, even across different offices, facilities or countries. VERSATILE Data is captured into clearly structured input forms on the smartphone or tablet. Users can select from predefined standard forms or create their own input forms if required. EASY TO USE Scan-IT to Office is ready to use in just a few steps: This data acquisition app is paired with the corresponding target by scanning a QR code. Now the data transfer works on its own: captured bar-codes, pictures, manual inputs, timestamps or location data are automatically sent to their destination. FEATURES • Mobile data collection app for smartphones and tablets • Captures barcodes, NFC tags, images, timestamps, texts, location data and numbers • Real-time data transfer to any PC or Mac application • Store data in any database accessible via ODBC • Insert data directly into Word, Excel, Google Sheets or Google Chrome • Custom and predefined data acquisition forms • End-to-end encryption guarantees maximum privacy & security • Works worldwide, independent of time and place • For single and multi-user scenarios FREE DEMO The app is available as free trial, a paid subscription unlocks all functions. Without a subscription, the app replaces collected data at random intervals with a demo text and/or a notification is displayed. IMPORTANT NOTICE To use this app, you need to install the additionally required Scan-IT to Office software (available for free) on your desktop computer: Scan-IT to Office Tools enable arbitrary PC or Mac applications and ODBC-databases to receive data collected with the app. Download the tools using this link: https://www.tec-it.com/stodownload Scan-IT to Office Add-Ins are dedicated Add-Ins for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Chrome, which provide optimized and seamless data acquisition functionality. Install the desired Add-In directly in the host application or from the respective store: • Microsoft Word / Microsoft Excel: https://appsource.microsoft.com/product/office/wa104381026 • Google Sheets: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/oeggkbdldochacapfbnbmhghcfinaehh • Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/ijemakhbbjajapbmdonhjmfkkcpliafp FREE SUPPORT In case of questions, please contact us at support@tec-it.com (E-Mail), TECITSupport (Skype) or visit https://www.tec-it.com/sto. SUBSCRIPTION POLICY • Monthly, quarterly or yearly subscriptions are available • When buying a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You may also manage your subscriptions via App Store. • Auto-renewal of a subscription may be turned off by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of use and privacy: https://www.tec-it.com/download/PDF/TEC-IT_AGB_EN.pdf

About

LoMag Barcode Scanner

This app transforms your phone into a free data collector for barcodes and QR codes. Easily save scanned information into various file formats, including Excel, and send them via email. It's ideal for inventory management and logistics.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Save data to Excel (XLS, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML)
  • Unlimited code collection
  • Continuous scanning with quantity input
  • Scan with quantity and price input
  • Data set management
  • Email file export
Features
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A completely free barcode scanner enabling you to save data to Excel XLS, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML.. You can change your phone into a data collector without any limitations to the amount of collected codes, completely free of charge. An application useful for inventory-making and other logistic processes at the warehouse. The output file may be quickly sent via e-mail. The barcode reader supports the following code formats: - codes on products: EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN, UPC-A, UPC-E - industrial codes: Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, ITF, RSS - 2D codes: QR Code, Data Matrix The most important functions of the application: - Continuous scanning of successive barcodes with quantity 1 - Barcode scanning and input of quantity from keybord - Barcode scanning and input of quantity and price - Scanning of barcode and serial number Support of many data sets, which may be named and browsed. Data sets may be saved in Microsoft Excel format compatible with version 97 and newer. The app allows you to send files via e-mail or save them. There is also a possibility of continuing the scanning in the selected data set. Please note: To perform the scan, your device needs to be equipped with a camera with autofocus function. Privacy: http://www.longint.com/PrivacyPolicy.html Reservations: The barcode scanner used in the app operates on ZXing library. https://github.com/zxing/zxing

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
LoMag Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan at 4.8 against LoMag Barcode Scanner's 2.8. Scan also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 36%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). LoMag Barcode Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and LoMag Barcode Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Scan's written reviews are positive against 36% of LoMag Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, LoMag Barcode Scanner every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scan versus LoMag Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanLoMag Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better2.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbHPawel Pelc

Customer experience

Scan

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative27.4%

LoMag Barcode Scanner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

Scan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Syncing issues with Excel/Google Sheets
  • Inconsistent barcode scanning behavior
  • Subscription management problems
  • Unreliable camera integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for QR codes
  • Improve integration with other apps
  • Allow offline data capture
  • Provide more pricing options
  • Enhance user documentation

LoMag Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
1 purchases

LoMag Barcode Scanner

One-time1
  • Extended version of QR scanner$2.99

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LoMag Barcode Scanner free?
LoMag Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan or LoMag Barcode Scanner?
Scan is rated higher. Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while LoMag Barcode Scanner averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Scan or LoMag Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither Scan nor LoMag Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan or LoMag Barcode Scanner?
Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and LoMag Barcode Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scan was updated on November 11, 2026 and LoMag Barcode Scanner on November 11, 2026.

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