Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner vs Scan Matrix
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner
This utility app decodes GS1 barcodes, displaying details like GTIN, expiration dates, and lot numbers. It allows users to save scan history, share barcode data, and generate barcode images. Supports a wide range of barcode types and GS1 application identifiers.
- Scan all common barcodes
- View GS1 barcode details
- Save scan history
- Share barcodes
- Generate barcode images
- Import barcodes from gallery
- Dark Mode support
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Probably the most beautiful pure GS1 Barcode Scanner, with an easy to use, functional design. See all contents of GS1 barcodes and share them with others. The App will show the contents of any GS1 Barcode, like the GTIN, Expiration Date, Lot or Serial Number. These barcodes are often used on products in B2B areas like the healthcare industry. Have a history of all scanned barcodes and share them with other applications or people, by using the Pretty GS1 Scanner. Features: - Scan all common Barcode - See Details of GS1 Barcodes - Save a History of your scans - Share Barcodes with other Apps - Generates the scanned barcode as an image - Export the Barcodes - Shows all highlighted Application Identifier and Group Separator in the Raw Barcode - Import Barcode from the Gallery - Dark Mode Support - Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch The app can scan the following barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Data Matrix, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF417, ITF14, Interleaved 2 of 5 codes The following GS1 Application Identifiers are supported: - (00) Serial Shipping Container Code - (01) GTIN - (02) GTIN of contained Trade Items - (10) Lot Number - (11) Production Date - (12) Due Date - (13) Packaging Date - (15) Best Before Date - (17) Expiration Date - (20) Product Variant - (21) Serial Number - (22) Secondary Data Fields - (30) Count of Items - (37) Number of Units Contained - (310) Product Weight in KG - (23n) Lot Number of N - (240) Additional Product Identification - (241) Customer Part Number - (242) Made to Order Variation Number - (250) Secondary Serial Number - (251) Reference to Source Entity - (392) Price - Single Monetary Area - (393) Price and ISO - (395) Price per UOM - (422) Country of Origin - (714) National Healthcare Reimbursement Number AIM
Scan Matrix
This utility app scans various barcode types and connects to GS1 resolvers for barcode information. It features history management, manual input, and an updated user interface for enhanced usability.
- Supports multiple barcode types (GS1-128, DataMatrix, QR Code, etc.)
- Connects to GS1 and my.code.de resolvers
- Scan history management
- Pin favorite barcodes
- Manual barcode input (GTIN/batch numbers)
- Updated user interface
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This version of the app contains 1.support to connect to https://id.gs1.org resolver and https://my.code.de resolver. Enhanced User Experience: • Updated user interface for smoother navigation and usability. GS1 Resolver Support: • Seamlessly connect to the GS1 Resolver for barcode resolution. Barcode Scanning Enhancements: Supported Barcode Types: • GS1-128 • GS1 DataMatrix • GS1 QR Code • Dot Matrix • Data Matrix • QR Code • EAN-13 • EAN-8 • ITF-14 Additional Features: 1. History Management: View barcode scan history and pin favourite barcodes for quick reference. 2. Manual Barcode Input: Enter GTIN and/or batch numbers manually using the keyboard. This update ensures a robust and feature-rich barcode scanning experience tailored to user needs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scan Matrix at Free against Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's $1.99. Scan Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (32 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Scan Matrix is free to download; Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Scan Matrix every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner | Scan Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (32 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toni Dominik Hoffmann | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. |
Customer experience
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner
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In-app purchases
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
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