Comparison

BEEP vs CubbyScan

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

Head to head
About

BEEP

Easily track expiration dates for your items by scanning barcodes. Receive timely reminders to reduce waste and stay organized. Ideal for home, restaurants, or retail inventory management.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes to add products instantly
  • Receive custom expiry date reminders
  • Collaborate with teams for shared inventory
  • Organize products into custom categories
  • Fast search and item retrieval
  • Data backup and synchronization
Features
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Track expiration dates in seconds with BEEP. Just scan a barcode to add products and get reminders before they expire. BEEP makes it easy to track expiration dates and manage food in your fridge, pantry, or storage. Whether you're at home, running a restaurant, or managing retail inventory, BEEP helps you stay organized, reduce food waste, and keep everything fresh. BEEP Features: - Scan a product’s barcode to quickly add it to your team’s inventory. BEEP fills in the name and image so you only need to enter the expiration date. - Invite others to your team to track items together. Great for families, coworkers, or anyone managing shared inventory. - Get notifications before items expire. Choose when you want to be reminded so you can use things up on time. - Organize products into categories like snacks, frozen foods, or cleaning supplies. Set different alerts for each to stay in control. - Search or scan to find any item fast. Check what’s expiring soon with just a quick tap. - Your data stays safe and synced. Even if you change devices or reinstall the app, your info is always backed up. Get started in seconds: 1. Download BEEP and create an account. 2. Scan a barcode or enter product details yourself. 3. Set an expiry date and receive custom alerts. Join thousands of users keeping their products fresh and reducing waste with BEEP. Download now! Need help or have questions? - Support: support@beepscan.com - BEEP Official: https://www.beepscan.com - BEEP User Guide: https://docs.beepscan.com/

About

CubbyScan

Features
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Stop digging through boxes wondering what's inside. CubbyScan turns your storage chaos into a searchable, organized inventory using QR codes. Create a digital record of every storage box in your home — garage, attic, closet, or storage unit. Add items, snap photos, and stick a QR label on the box. Next time you need something, search the app or scan the label to see exactly what's inside. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a box and add your items 2. Print or save the QR code label 3. Stick the label on your box 4. Scan anytime to see what's inside FEATURES - QR Code Scanner — Point your camera at any labeled box to instantly view its contents - QR Code Generator — Every box gets a unique QR label, ready to print or save - Photo Documentation — Capture photos of box contents for visual reference - Item Tracking — Log every item with name, quantity, category, and description - Location Management — Organize boxes by where they're stored (garage, attic, closet, etc.) - Search — Find any item across all your boxes instantly - Archive — Hide boxes you don't need day-to-day without losing them - Works Offline — All data stored on your device, no internet required PERFECT FOR - Seasonal storage (holiday decorations, winter gear) - Moving and packing - Garage and attic organization - Closet and pantry inventory - Home office supplies - Storage unit management Built with privacy in mind. All your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

BEEP4 screens
CubbyScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CubbyScan at none against BEEP's 4. BEEP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. BEEP sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CubbyScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BEEP versus CubbyScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBEEPCubbyScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (240 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings240 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBGPworksPraveen Kumar Srinivasan

Bugs and requests

BEEP

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Scanner not working on iPad
  • Scanner shows black screen
  • QR scanner not compatible with iPhone
  • False expiration dates
  • App crashes or freezes
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  • Data loss after update
  • Account disappears after update
  • Subscription not activating
  • Bug with duplicate expiration dates
  • Scanner shows wrong product/date
  • Server errors
  • Notifications not working
  • Login issues
  • App in development mode
  • Cannot close item pictures
  • Error when signing in with Facebook
  • Wi-Fi only operation reported
  • Friend invite prompt not disappearing
  • Purchase history deletion request
  • Category expansion request

Requested features

17 requests
  • Web/desktop version
  • One-time purchase option
  • Ability to back-up data
  • Add products by name only
  • Option to add items without a barcode
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  • Desktop view
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Calculator for expiry dates
  • Search by date and product name
  • Add quantity field
  • Category expansion
  • Time input for expiry dates
  • Wi-Fi independent operation
  • Remove friend invite prompt
  • Option to delete purchase history
  • iPad version

CubbyScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

BEEP

One-time4
  • Premium - 1 Month$7.99
  • BEEP Premium (3 Months)$20.99
  • BEEP Premium (6 Months)$35.99
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  • BEEP Premium (12 Months)$59.99
None

CubbyScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BEEP free?
BEEP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CubbyScan free?
CubbyScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BEEP or CubbyScan have ads?
Neither BEEP nor CubbyScan shows ads.

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