Cloud vs Scandit Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Scandit Express
This app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a barcode scanner that integrates directly into any input field via your keyboard. It's ideal for businesses needing to quickly populate data into existing applications without software changes or coding.
- Keyboard wedge integration
- Scan into any input field
- Batch scanning
- Accuracy mode with AR overlay
- Speed mode for successive scans
- List view of scanned items
- CSV export
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Scandit Express instantly upgrades iPhones or iPads with a turnkey keyboard wedge solution, allowing you to scan barcodes directly into any input field from your iOS keyboard. No need to change any software or do any coding. When applications can’t be modified, Scandit Express can be used to populate fields into legacy or third-party applications (such as CRM, ERP systems). It’s also ideal for businesses where short timelines are important or resources are limited, since its deployment is instant. Scandit Express gives access to advanced scanning capabilities, such as: - Batch mode: scan multiple barcodes simultaneously, all at once, to help speed up workflows. - Accuracy mode: when there are a lot of barcodes, make sure you select the desired one out of many with the help of an AR overlay. - Speed mode: scan successive barcodes at high speed, without the need to tap on the screen. After scanning, you can view all your scanned items in a list view, input them into your application or data tool, or download them as CSV. Scandit Express is powered by the Scandit Data Capture SDK, which is capable of reading any 1D or 2D barcodes under even the most challenging conditions. Copyright Scandit AG Scandit's products are patent protected. Details at http://scandit.com/patents
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scandit Express at 100% against Cloud's 33%. Scandit Express also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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. Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scandit Express asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scandit Express holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Cloud's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scandit Express's.
Cloud ships an update every 2 months, Scandit Express monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cloud | Scandit Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Serialio Ltd. | Scandit AG |
Customer experience
Cloud
Scandit Express
In-app purchases
Cloud
- Unlock Grid-In-Hand MobileGrid full functionality$29.99
Scandit Express
No in-app purchases
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