Scan Matrix vs Gift Cards Now
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.
Gift Cards Now
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Gift Cards Now is a simple wallet for the gift cards you already have. No account, no cloud service — everything stays on your device. SCAN INSTEAD OF TYPING Point your camera at a physical gift card and the built-in scanner reads the card number, PIN, and any barcode straight off it, using Apple's on-device text and barcode recognition. Review what it found, tap to copy, or save it straight into your wallet. ONE WALLET, EVERY CARD Add a merchant name, balance, card number, PIN, and expiry date for each card. Every card gets its own wallet-style view, and a scannable barcode is generated for showing at checkout. NEVER LET ONE EXPIRE Set an expiry date and get a reminder seven days before the card runs out, so a forgotten card doesn't quietly become worthless. FIND A BETTER DEAL The Discover tab links out to a few well-known marketplaces (for buying gift cards below face value) if you want to add funds for less. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your cards are stored only on this device. There's no login, no account, and nothing is uploaded anywhere — scanning happens entirely on-device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan Matrix at none against Gift Cards Now's 1. Scan Matrix also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Gift Cards Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scan Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scan Matrix ships an update every 5 weeks, Gift Cards Now every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan Matrix | Gift Cards Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. | Amol Srivastava |
In-app purchases
Scan Matrix
No in-app purchases
Gift Cards Now
- Unlock Pro$0.99
Questions
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