Comparison

Barcode to Sheet vs DataScan

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

Head to head
About

Barcode to Sheet

This app allows you to create custom forms and scan barcodes to manage various types of records. It supports inventory, warehouse, attendance, library, and personal finance tracking, with options for image and GPS data entry.

Highlights
  • Custom form creation
  • Barcode scanning (QR, UPC, Code39, etc.)
  • Unlimited sheet creation
  • Data export to CSV/XML
  • Image and GPS data fields
  • Team collaboration (Enterprise)
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful barcode scanner for smarter data collection. Automatically save every barcode scan to Google Sheets and streamline inventory management, asset tracking, attendance, warehouse operations, inspections, field surveys, and more all from your iPhone. Whether you're a small business, warehouse team, retailer, manufacturer, or field professional, Barcode to Sheet helps you capture accurate data faster, reduce manual entry, and improve productivity. WHY BARCODE TO SHEET Scan barcodes using your iPhone camera Save every scan directly to Sheets Create unlimited custom forms for any workflow Continue scanning online or offline Automatically capture GPS location, timestamps, photos, and signatures Smart Calculation Columns for instant calculations Flexible field types to collect exactly the data you need Collaborate with your team in real time Export data to Excel and CSV Secure Cloud Backup for your data PERFECT FOR Inventory Management Asset Tracking Warehouse Operations Retail & Wholesale Attendance Tracking Stock Audits Logistics & Delivery Manufacturing Equipment Tracking Quality Inspections Field Surveys Healthcare & Laboratory Data Collection BUILD CUSTOM FORMS FOR ANY WORKFLOW Design forms that match your business process using powerful field types including: Text Number Dropdown Date & Time GPS Location Photos Email Website Smart Calculation Columns And many more Collect exactly the information you need without complicated setup. AUTOMATE YOUR WORKFLOW Eliminate manual data entry by scanning barcodes directly into Sheets. Customize forms, automate calculations, and simplify repetitive tasks to save time and reduce errors. REPLACE DEDICATED BARCODE SCANNERS No expensive hardware required. Simply use your iPhone camera to scan product barcodes and instantly record information with speed and accuracy. DESIGNED FOR TEAMS Collaborate in real time with your entire team. Multiple users can scan into the same Google Sheet, making Barcode to Sheet ideal for warehouses, retail stores, logistics teams, inspectors, and field workers. WHY CHOOSE BARCODE TO SHEET Fast and accurate barcode scanning Unlimited custom forms Smart Calculation Columns Offline support Cloud Backup Team collaboration Excel & CSV export No coding required Regular updates with new features Download Barcode to Sheet today and simplify barcode-based data collection for your business. Privacy Policy: https://www.velsof.com/privacy-policy Contact Us: support@velsof.com

About

DataScan

Transform your mobile device into a powerful barcode scanner for inventory management, stock counts, and asset tracking. Easily export scan data in CSV or Excel formats via email, cloud storage, or FTP/SFTP servers. Supports multiple scan modes and team customization for seamless integration with existing systems.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning for inventory and asset tracking
  • Export data to CSV or Excel
  • Multiple scan modes (continuous, single, multiple, one-to-many, lookup)
  • Import product lists
  • Team customization options
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Supports 13 barcode types
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Turn your iPhone into a barcode scanner for inventory, stock counts and asset tracking. DataScan writes your scans to files that your ERP, warehouse system or spreadsheet can import: CSV or Excel, sent by email, saved to Files or uploaded to your FTP or SFTP server. No new hardware, no new infrastructure. Fits the Systems You Already Have Your ERP or warehouse system imports files. DataScan creates them the way your import expects: choose the delimiter, column headers (on or off; renamable in most modes), encoding, date and time format and file name. 5 Scan Modes - Continuous Scan – scan many barcodes in a row; touch and hold to pause - Single Value Scan – scan an item and type the quantity, with a running total, for stock counts - Multiple Value Scan – add a note, a location name, the GPS position and the weather to each scan, for inspections - One-to-Many Scan – link items to a box, pallet, bin or location - Lookup Scan – scan a code and see its row from your own product list Your Product List in the App Import a CSV from a file or a URL, refreshed daily if you like. Scans can show the item name, and the export can add every column of your list to each scan row. Where It Helps Warehouse - Goods receiving, cycle counts and stocktakes - Items per bin, box or pallet Retail - Stock counts with quantities - Price checks against your own list Field Service - Inspections with location, notes and weather - Parts per vehicle or job Offices, Schools and Labs - Asset lists and device carts - Samples per box or rack Export and Delivery - CSV (comma, semicolon, tab or pipe) or Excel (.xls) - Share sheet: Files, AirDrop and other apps - Email through the Mail app or your own SMTP server - Upload to your FTP or SFTP server - Email by SMTP and server uploads go out with one tap and show success or the error Built for Teams - Rename, hide and re-icon the scan modes; add your company name and colors - Set up more devices with one settings file - 13 barcode types, including QR Code, EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix and PDF417 - Works offline: every scan is saved on the device the moment it is captured - No ads, no advertising ID In Use Since 2012 DataScan first came to the App Store in 2012. The current app came out in 2025 for iPhone and iPad. Subscription Pricing DataScan offers a 7-day free trial with full features. After the trial, continue with a subscription through the App Store. Pricing varies by location with monthly and annual options available. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Note: Camera required for scanning. A network is needed for email, server uploads, weather and lookup downloads. Privacy Policy: https://datascan.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://datascan.app/terms

Screenshots

Barcode to Sheet4 screens
DataScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DataScan at 100% against Barcode to Sheet's 26%. Barcode to Sheet's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (121 vs 1). 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. Barcode to Sheet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and DataScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode to Sheet holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode to Sheet has 121 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of Barcode to Sheet's written reviews are positive against 100% of DataScan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode to Sheet ships an update every 5 weeks, DataScan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode to Sheet versus DataScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode to SheetDataScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (121 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVelocity Software Solutions Private LimitedKeitgen GmbH

Customer experience

Barcode to Sheet

All ratings120 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral21.1%
Negative52.6%

DataScan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Barcode to Sheet

Subscriptions5
  • One Month 3 Users Subscription1 Month trial$4.491 Month
  • One Month 5 Users Subscription1 Month trial$8.491 Month
  • 1 Month 10 Users Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • 1 Month 15 Users Subscription1 Month trial$12.491 Month
  • 1 Month 30 Users Subscription$24.991 Month
One-time5
  • Inventory Management$1.99
  • Unlock Pro - Remove Ads$3.99
  • Picture Pack$3.99
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  • Google Spreadsheet Add-on$7.99
  • Unlock Pro+$9.99
2 purchases

DataScan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode to Sheet free?
Barcode to Sheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DataScan free?
DataScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode to Sheet or DataScan?
Barcode to Sheet is rated higher. Barcode to Sheet averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while DataScan averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode to Sheet or DataScan have ads?
Neither Barcode to Sheet nor DataScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode to Sheet or DataScan?
Barcode to Sheet ships an update every 5 weeks, and DataScan every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode to Sheet was updated on November 2, 2026 and DataScan on November 5, 2026.

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