Barcode to PC Scanner vs ScanExcel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode to PC Scanner
This utility app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes and send the data directly to your computer or save it to an Excel file on your device. It offers customizable input forms to tailor the data collection process.
- Scan barcodes and QR codes
- Send data directly to computer
- Save data to local Excel files
- Customizable input forms
- Share input forms between devices
- Data collection terminal functionality
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Scan the barcode and QR code directly to your computer or a local Excel file (.csv). Use the application as a data collection terminal. The Barcode to PC Scanner program has two modes: 1. Scan (and also send other information) directly to the computer; 2. Scan (and also save other information) to an Excel file on the device with the share opportunity. To send a barcode and other information to a computer or save it to a smartphone "Barcode to PC Scanner" App uses "Input Forms". These forms help to determine what exactly will be senden and in what sequence. The Barcode to PC Scanner App has standard "Input Forms" and it is possible to create new ones. The created "Input Forms" can be shared between smartphones. If the phone should be used only as a wireless scanner and no require additional information (for example, quantity or something else), then only the Barcode field can be located on the "Input Form". If you need to turn a smartphone into a real data collection terminal with the introduction of all the necessary information, then you can first prepare the appropriate "Input Form" and then select it from the available list when "Scanning to a computer" or "Scanning to a file".
ScanExcel
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Turn spreadsheet rows into tasks for checking documents and organizing photos. ScanExcel brings together XLSX workbooks, document scanning, AI-assisted checks and photo archiving for document review, field records and everyday organization. - Import XLSX workbooks, create tasks from spreadsheet rows, and choose which fields to check. - Scan multiple pages, adjust the crop and create a PDF. Tap to open a larger preview, swipe between pages, and see the current page and total count. - Connect a compatible AI vision service to compare document details with selected spreadsheet fields, review matches and differences, and export results to XLSX. - Take or import photos by task, customize names, order and watermarks, and swipe through previews. Export individual or batch PDFs, JPG photos packaged in ZIP files, and XLSX lists. Choose PDFs with a cover or images only. - Use the camera to receive optical transfer codes displayed in a computer browser, receive small files offline, then save or share them. - Browse the built-in offline user guide, with search and a contents menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanExcel at every 3 weeks against Barcode to PC Scanner's every 4 months. 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.
Barcode to PC Scanner ships an update every 4 months, ScanExcel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode to PC Scanner | ScanExcel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ilia Khokhlov | 文博 李 |
In-app purchases
Barcode to PC Scanner
No in-app purchases
ScanExcel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode to PC Scanner free?
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