Scan Matrix vs Melty
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.
Melty
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Freeze what matters, never let it melt away. Melty is your personal expiration tracker that keeps passports, insurances, subscriptions, and more safe in the freezer until you need them. With Melty, nothing slips through the cracks. How Melty helps you stay cool: • “Frozen in time” view — see which items are safe, which are expiring soon, and which are melting today. • Expiring today? Melty shows it clearly so you never miss a deadline. • Custom alerts — reminders before your frozen items melt away. • Smart suggestions — Melty suggests the right time to remind you depending on what you’re tracking. • Simple and unlimited — track up to 3 items for free, unlock unlimited with a one-time purchase. • Support indie — no subscriptions, just a single purchase to unlock forever. From subscriptions to passports, Melty is the easiest way to stop important things from expiring unnoticed. Keep them frozen until you need them again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan Matrix at none against Melty's 1. Scan Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Melty's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Melty sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scan Matrix ships an update every 5 weeks, Melty weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Matrix | Melty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | Francisco Mestizo Hernandez |
In-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Melty
- Lifetime$2.99
