# ShopSavvy vs Barcode Scanner for Amazon

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShopSavvy at weekly against Barcode Scanner for Amazon's monthly. ShopSavvy also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 624) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShopSavvy sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Barcode Scanner for Amazon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ShopSavvy against 4.5 for Barcode Scanner for Amazon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShopSavvy has 10K ratings behind it against 624, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of ShopSavvy's written reviews are positive against 41% of Barcode Scanner for Amazon's.

ShopSavvy ships an update weekly, Barcode Scanner for Amazon monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShopSavvy | Barcode Scanner for Amazon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopsavvy-shopping-assistant/id338828953/reviews) | **[4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-for-amazon/id1121620872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 624 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 336 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ShopSavvy, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327762559) | [Sonke Gissel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121620871) |

## What reviewers say

### ShopSavvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shopsavvy-shopping-assistant/id338828953)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

This app helps you find the best prices and make informed purchasing decisions. It tracks deals, provides price history and buying advice, and aggregates product reviews and news. You can search by keyword or scan barcodes to find products and identify potential substitutes.

**Highlights:** AI price checking, Barcode scanning, Deal alerts, Price history and buying advice, Product reviews aggregation, Issue tracking and substitute product search, Product news notifications

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShopSavvy Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ShopSavvy Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| ShopSavvy Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| ShopSavvy Enterprise Amazon | $19.99 | per month |
| Deep Research Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ShopSavvy Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| ShopSavvy Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| ShopSavvy Enterprise Amazon | $39.99 | per month |
| ShopSavvy Enterprise All | $49.99 | per month |
| ShopSavvy Enterprise All | $69.99 | per month |
| Deep Research Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| ShopSavvy Enterprise All | $599.99 | per year |
| ShopSavvy Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


### 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 ShopSavvy free?

ShopSavvy 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, ShopSavvy or Barcode Scanner for Amazon?

Barcode Scanner for Amazon is rated higher. ShopSavvy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Barcode Scanner for Amazon averages 4.5 from 624 ratings.

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

Both ShopSavvy and Barcode Scanner for Amazon show ads.

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

ShopSavvy ships an update weekly, and Barcode Scanner for Amazon monthly. Most recently, ShopSavvy was updated on September 24, 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.*