Comparison

Scan vs UNITag

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

UNITag

Features
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An app for HQ and Agent to keep tracking and do daily operation for stocking

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
UNITag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UNITag at none against Scan's 3. On price, update cadence, 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. UNITag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, UNITag monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Scan versus UNITag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanUNITag
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbHTagmakers

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

UNITag

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
None

UNITag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UNITag free?
UNITag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan or UNITag have ads?
Neither Scan nor UNITag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan or UNITag?
Scan ships an update every 6 weeks, and UNITag monthly. Most recently, Scan was updated on November 6, 2026 and UNITag on October 28, 2026.

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