Scan Matrix vs Post Matrix Scan
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.
Post Matrix Scan
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Scan and decode Data Matrix codes on franked mail (DV-Freimachung 1.54, Internetmarke). FEATURES: - Scan Data Matrix codes using your camera - Import images from your photo library - Enter hex data manually - Quick Actions: Long-press the app icon to scan, import image, or enter hex code - View detailed code information including: - Sender identification (crowdsourced) - Product type (letter, parcel, etc.) - Postage value - Submission date - Customer number (EKP) - Contribute sender identifications to help the community - Support for German and English This app decodes the data encoded in postal Data Matrix franking codes, giving you insight into postage information that would otherwise be unreadable. Includes the current product catalog V60 with all postage rates. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deutsche Post AG.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Post Matrix Scan at weekly against Scan Matrix's every 5 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scan Matrix ships an update every 5 weeks, Post Matrix Scan weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Matrix | Post Matrix Scan |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | Philipp Kursawe |
In-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Post Matrix Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
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