# Scan vs LoMag Barcode Scanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan | LoMag Barcode Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it-to-office/id1241932661/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomag-barcode-scanner-excel/id1443893451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.4% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241932300) | [Pawel Pelc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443893450) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it-to-office/id1241932661)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $22.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient scanning
- 💡 Customizable forms
- ⚡ Fast data sync
- 📊 Helpful for asset management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Barcode recognition problems
- 🔄 Repeated data uploads
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### LoMag Barcode Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lomag-barcode-scanner-excel/id1443893451)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extended version of QR scanner | $2.99 | one-time |


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