Scan Matrix vs Deck Hopper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Deck Hopper
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Supported Features: - Easily browse all your decks and switch between them. - Control which decks are visible or active to keep everything clutter-free. - Trigger, Stop, Edit, and Block buttons - all from Deck Hopper. - Create button shortcuts in your decks for quick access, without needing to duplicate buttons. - Display your Twitch stream or chat alongside your buttons in Deck Hopper. - View all your buttons at a glance and filter by deck name, trigger, and more. - Personalize everything from auto connect, keep awake, deck visibility, and more. Note: - This is an early release and may contain bugs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scan Matrix at Free against Deck Hopper's $4.99. Deck Hopper's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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; Deck Hopper costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scan Matrix ships an update every 5 weeks, Deck Hopper daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Matrix | Deck Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | Kristyna Kralova |
In-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Deck Hopper
No in-app purchases
