# Amazon Shopping vs Barcode Scanner for Amazon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Amazon Shopping at 8.4M against Barcode Scanner for Amazon's 624. Amazon Shopping also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Barcode Scanner for Amazon's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 24%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Shopping sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Barcode Scanner for Amazon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amazon Shopping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Shopping has 8.4M ratings behind it against 624, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of Amazon Shopping's written reviews are positive against 41% of Barcode Scanner for Amazon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Scanner for Amazon monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Shopping | Barcode Scanner for Amazon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951/reviews)** | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-for-amazon/id1121620872/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4M** | 624 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Sonke Gissel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121620871) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Shopping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-shopping/id297606951)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Free · Shopping, #16 Top Grossing · Shopping, #46 Top Free (US App Store)

Shop millions of products with app-exclusive benefits for a faster, easier experience. Track deliveries in real-time, view products in 360°, get sale alerts, and enjoy secure sign-in. Access 24/7 live chat support and find items by scanning them.

**Highlights:** Real-time delivery tracking, 360° product view, View in your room (AR), Price drop alerts, Secure sign-in (fingerprint/face ID), 24/7 live chat support, Product scanning for search

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audible Standard Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Amazon Music Unlimited Individual | $13.99 | per month |
| Audible Premium Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| 1 Audible Credit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to navigate
- 🔒 Secure transactions
- 👍 Convenient delivery options
- 🚀 Quick app performance
- 👍 Variety of products

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy search and filtering
- 🔍 Difficult to find products
- 🤖 Frustrating AI chatbot
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- ⏱️ Delayed deliveries

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when navigating back
- Inconsistent product information display
- Shipping address changes without notice
- Inability to view product reviews

**Requested features**

- Add ability to filter by free shipping
- Improve search functionality and relevance
- Provide better order tracking and notifications
- Bring back separate wishlists
- Add dark mode option


### Barcode Scanner for Amazon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-for-amazon/id1121620872)

Scan barcodes of in-store items to find discounted prices and compare reviews on Amazon. This app helps you discover deals, make informed purchases, and save money by checking Amazon's offerings before you buy.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes to find products on Amazon, Compare prices and find discounts, Access product ratings and reviews, Search and shop directly on Amazon, Price comparison tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| app without ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Fast scanning and quick results
- 💰 Free application
- 🌍 Works across multiple Amazon regions
- 💡 Helpful for price comparison and product verification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent scanning failures and focus issues
- ❌ Inconsistent product matching results
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iPad and newer iPhones
- ⚠️ App crashes and won't open
- 🔗 Incorrect linking to Amazon products

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen with only settings visible
- Unable to focus on barcodes
- App won't open on iPhone 11 and iPhone 8+
- Crashes after iOS updates
- Settings configuration loop on iPad Air 2

**Requested features**

- eBay barcode scanner version
- Better product information display for iPad users
- Improved barcode focus and recognition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Shopping free?

Amazon Shopping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcode Scanner for Amazon free?

Barcode Scanner for Amazon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Shopping or Barcode Scanner for Amazon?

Amazon Shopping is rated higher. Amazon Shopping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4M ratings, while Barcode Scanner for Amazon averages 4.5 from 624 ratings.

### Do Amazon Shopping or Barcode Scanner for Amazon have ads?

Both Amazon Shopping and Barcode Scanner for Amazon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Shopping or Barcode Scanner for Amazon?

Amazon Shopping ships an update fortnightly, and Barcode Scanner for Amazon monthly. Most recently, Amazon Shopping was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barcode Scanner for Amazon on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*