Comparison

Cloud vs Field Lightning Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cloud

Streamline mobile data collection with RFID, NFC, and barcode scanning. Easily send scanned data in various formats via email, FTP, or SQL to numerous applications.

Highlights
  • RFID/NFC/Barcode scanning
  • Data export via email, FTP, SQL
  • Multiple data formats (XLS, CSV, PDF)
  • Supports numerous Bluetooth scanners
  • Keyboard simulation for data entry
  • Automatic keypad pop-up
Features
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Grid-In-Hand® Mobile Grid Solution Framework. Why make mobile solutions with RFID/NFC/Barcode scans harder than it needs to be? Use Scanfob® and idChamp® Brand RFID/NFC Reader/Writers and Barcode Scanners, and other wireless Bluetooth barcode scanners with Mobile Grid for fast mobile solutions. Use for attendance management, roll taking, bus rider tracking, inventory counting, asset tracking, inspections, security rounds, field service, grocery lists, wine lists, parts lists, hobby parts, books, DVDs, product kit building, packing lists… and whatever you can think of. Send data from your mobile with the press of a button. Send via email, FTP, SQL, XML-RPC, box.com - all the press of a button. Send in many formats like Excel XLS, CSV, PDF, HTML, TXT. Why not just use Bluetooth HID (keyboard mode) devices? Many Bluetooth devices are not supported on iOS, and when they are apps must be updated to work. For example use BLE and MFi devices like idChamp RS3 NFC, idChamp 1862 UHF GEN2, idChamp 1128 UHF GEN2, RS420 LF Livestock reader and countless other models with ALL iOS apps that take typed input, e.g. FileMaker Go. RFID-NFC and barcode enable web apps and native apps for inventory, cycle counting, asset tracking, book scouting, package tracking, medical apps - all apps can be RFID, NFC, Barcode, Sensor enabled with SerialMagic Keys. Supports more Bluetooth scanner models than any product of its kind. Scanfob®, idChamp, caBLE(tm) dongle, Bluetooth Smart (BLE) devices. Bluetooth Smart CaBLE can iOS enable virtually any RS-232 device to iOS. Scanfob® 6000 Scanner, OPN2006, Koamtac KDC Scanners, Socket Scanners, 8Qi, Honeywell, Symbol, and hundreds more. Also works with Bluetooth UHF GEN2 RFID readers like Scanfob® Ultra-RE40e, Scanfob® Qid, idChamp idChamp NF4x, RS4x, RS3x, NF2, EUA embedded Gen2 RFID readers, Cipherlab 1862, TSL-1128, TSL-2128 etc., and NFC readers like Scanfob® NFC-BB2 Read & write NDEF data using idChamp RS4x, NF2. Keyboard simulation can post NDEF data to any app that can accept keystrokes. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, Seos, BLE credentials and more using idChamp RS4 for high security applications. Write UHF GEN2 EPC and user memory tags with Scanfob® Ultra-BB2, idChamp 1862, idChamp 1128, and more. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accepts keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. Also supports iOS camera barcode reading, and scanning sleds like Captuvo. Why tap when you don’t have to? Mobile Grid has the option to automatically pop up a number or QWERTY keypad after every barcode scan making data entry even easier. Stray taps causing you frustration? Often with spreadsheet data entry on touch screen devices unexpected taps occur and put the focus in the wrong place so when scanning the barcode the data is not where expected. Mobile Grid can put every scan in the first column no matter where the focus is on the mobile grid. Mobile Grid also captures data from the WiSnap™ WiFi RS-232 serial adapter so you can capture data from barcode scanners, RFID tags, scales, digital calipers, sensors and virtually any legacy RS232 serial device compatible with the WiSnap™ serial adapter. With an optional (paid account) download data with description information to your mobile, so when you scan you can get description of the item just scanned.

About

Field Lightning Scanner

This application allows field service teams to efficiently scan large quantities of barcodes for various items like lab specimens and packages. It offers offline scanning capabilities and seamless integration with Salesforce for enhanced tracking and data management.

Highlights
  • High-volume barcode scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Visual and haptic feedback
  • Capture additional user inputs
  • Salesforce integration
  • Field Service Lightning sync
Features
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For field service teams who need to scan high volumes of barcodes for lab specimens, products, packages, etc., SPAR’s Field Lightning Scanner eliminates the inconvenience of scanning one barcode at a time. This app enables high volume barcode scanning with offline capability so your field service teams can provide fast, accurate and efficient customer experiences. Our app optimize time and empowers your field service team with the following features: · High-volume scanning – Scan multiple barcodes quickly and efficiently · Visual and haptic feedback to provide a better user experience · Offline scanning - no connectivity needed, simply scan multiple barcodes at each service site, and our app manages the data, uploads, and syncs to Salesforce automatically when there is a signal. · Capture additional inputs from users along with barcodes · Syncs directly with Salesforce and Field Service Lightning App for faster and more accurate tracking.

Screenshots

Cloud4 screens
Field Lightning Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Field Lightning Scanner at 5.0 against Cloud's 2.6. Field Lightning Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Cloud's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Field Lightning Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Field Lightning Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud ships an update every 2 months, Field Lightning Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cloud versus Field Lightning Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudField Lightning Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSerialio Ltd.SPAR Solutions, LLC.

Customer experience

Cloud

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Field Lightning Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud

One-time1
  • Unlock Grid-In-Hand MobileGrid full functionality$29.99
None

Field Lightning Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud free?
Cloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Field Lightning Scanner free?
Field Lightning Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cloud or Field Lightning Scanner?
Field Lightning Scanner is rated higher. Cloud averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Field Lightning Scanner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cloud or Field Lightning Scanner have ads?
Neither Cloud nor Field Lightning Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud or Field Lightning Scanner?
Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and Field Lightning Scanner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Cloud was updated on June 1, 2026 and Field Lightning Scanner on September 19, 2026.

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