Comparison

Digimarc Discover vs Price Scanner Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Digimarc Discover

Easily scan various barcode types, including Digimarc Barcodes, 1D barcodes, and QR codes, to quickly access online content. This app showcases the capabilities of Digimarc's barcode technology and its mobile SDK for efficient product identification.

Highlights
  • Scan Digimarc Barcodes
  • Scan 1D barcodes (UPC, EAN, Code 39, etc.)
  • Scan QR codes
  • Access online content
  • Demonstrates Digimarc Mobile SDK
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Scanning barcodes using Digimarc’s Discover® App is faster and easier than ever. Scan Digimarc Barcodes, most 1D barcodes, and QR codes to access online content. The Digimarc Discover® app demonstrates the power of the Digimarc Barcode and the Digimarc Mobile SDK (Software Development Kit). Supports robust scanning of Digimarc Barcode and the most common traditional 1D barcodes found in retail including UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-9, EAN-13, Code 39, Code 128, DataBar, ITF, QR codes and PDF417. The Digimarc Mobile SDK powers apps to provide efficient, reliable and affordable mobile scanning of the most common barcodes in retail, including QR codes and Digimarc Barcode for enhanced product packaging, connected print and audio.

About

Price Scanner Barcode

Scan barcodes and QR codes to find the best prices and coupons online. Compare prices from major retailers, read reviews, and save items to a synchronized shopping list. Access deals based on your location.

Highlights
  • Scan any barcode or QR code
  • Find best prices online
  • Access coupons and deals
  • Compare prices from major stores
  • Read product reviews
  • Save to synchronized shopping list
  • Location-based deals
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Free App! Easily Scan ANY Barcode / QR Code or search to quickly find the BEST price. Download NOW. Scans like a red laser! Not designed to scan items under $10, groceries, alcohol, or tobacco. “Wow, this app quick scanned and found lower prices, saving me a bundle.” – Jamie R. “An easy to use App that really helps my shopping.” – Tom H. BuyVia was founded by Professional Shopper Norman Fong. Creator of the first deal site, Techbargains. How To Scan Barcodes To scan a Barcode or QR code simply open the app, point the camera, and it will be quickly scanned. It will automatically recognize any Barcode or QR code. When scanning a QR code, if the code contains a website, you will see it and optionally launch it securely. If the QR code contains text, email addresses, etc, you'll see it. Coupons and Deals You will have access to a selection of the latest discounts, deals, coupons, and special promo codes from thousands of well known national and local stores that change based on your location. • Find and compare prices on items from your favorite stores like Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more • Price match items when shopping • Turn on your light for scanning in low-light How is the Price Scanner better than other Scanning Apps? • Price Scanner Supports many barcode formats including UPC, EAN, EAN-13, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, CODABAR Other ways Scan and Shop can help: •Save all your scanning history to your Shopping List, which is synchronized across multiple devices and the Web •Connect with Facebook, Twitter, Text, or Email to share your favorite products with others •Supports the latest iPhones, iPads, and iOS; and on the web at BuyVia.com We value feedback! If you have an issue with the app, do not leave a review, immediately contact us at BuyVia.com === How is Price Scanner different than the Apple Camera App? Price Scanner can scan many types of barcodes including UPCs and also QR Codes. Camera App only scans QR Codes. How is Price Scanner better at scanning QR Codes than the Apple Camera App? Price Scanner can scan QR Codes and show you the entire link and either go to the link or cancel. You can look for spammy links and abort going to them. Camera App only shows a small part of the link. Is Price Scanner a Free app? Yes, Price Scanner is free. You do not need to create an account. It is an ad supported app with an in-app purchase option to remove ads. What happens when a UPC isn't found? Price Scanner matches UPC's to products from its database of millions of items that is updated daily. If the UPC is not found, you will be show its number and given options to search Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Google for it. Privacy. Do you keep user scan data? We do not retain user data that connects a person to scanning particular products. === AD FREE SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to an Ad Free version of this app for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly or Annually - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. If you want to cancel a subscription: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: https://www.buyvia.com/mobile/app-privacy.php Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Digimarc Discover4 screens
Price Scanner Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Price Scanner Barcode at 4.6 against Digimarc Discover's 3.8. Price Scanner Barcode also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 53) and review sentiment (61% vs 48%). Digimarc Discover's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Price Scanner Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Digimarc Discover asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Price Scanner Barcode holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Price Scanner Barcode has 18K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Digimarc Discover's written reviews are positive against 61% of Price Scanner Barcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Digimarc Discover ships an update every 3 months, Price Scanner Barcode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Digimarc Discover versus Price Scanner Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigimarc DiscoverPrice Scanner Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (53 ratings)4.6 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5318K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB67 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDigimarcBuyVia, LLC

Customer experience

Digimarc Discover

All ratings52 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative28.8%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative49.3%

Price Scanner Barcode

All ratings17,503 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative34.1%

User reviews

Digimarc Discover

From 53 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use when working correctly
  • 🚀 Fast scanning and instant content recognition
  • 💡 Innovative digital watermark technology
  • 📱 Works seamlessly with magazines and printed media
  • 🎯 Helpful for saving recipes and shopping lists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent scanning failures and recognition issues
  • 📵 App crashes and freezes regularly
  • 🎥 Camera focus problems across multiple devices
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent performance with different iPhone models
  • 🔧 Poor documentation and unclear instructions

Price Scanner Barcode

From 18K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful app for scanning barcodes
  • 🚀 Provides accurate price information
  • 💡 Helpful for finding deals and returns
  • 👍 Easy and simple to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't work in Canada
  • 🔋 Excessive ads and pop-ups
  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate price information
  • 🐛 Scanner functionality not reliable

Bugs and requests

Digimarc Discover

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App fails to recognize Digimarc watermarks consistently
  • Camera won't focus or capture images properly
  • App crashes when attempting to save or share content
  • Black screen appears instead of camera view
  • Scanning stops working after app updates
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  • Incompatible with iPhone 7 and newer models
  • Login crashes when registering with Facebook or Gmail
  • App locks up before initial use
  • Music identification feature removed in updates
  • Watermark detection expires and becomes unavailable
  • Jumpy interface when selecting multiple recipes
  • Unable to open app after reinstalling

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to organize and categorize saved content
  • Better recipe management system with searchable database
  • Option to disable automatic Safari opening
  • Remove or customize notification sounds
  • Pre-installed watermark creation tool for devices
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  • Background app functionality for easier access
  • Better indication of which content has watermarks
  • Improved UI for selecting between multiple recipes on one page

Price Scanner Barcode

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Incorrect product information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more countries
  • Reduce ads and improve user experience
  • Improve barcode scanning reliability
  • Provide more detailed price comparisons

In-app purchases

None

Digimarc Discover

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Price Scanner Barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Ad Free Access$1.991 Month
  • Ad Free Access$2.991 Month
  • Ad Free Access$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Digimarc Discover free?
Digimarc Discover is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Price Scanner Barcode free?
Price Scanner Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Digimarc Discover or Price Scanner Barcode?
Price Scanner Barcode is rated higher. Digimarc Discover averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Price Scanner Barcode averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.
Do Digimarc Discover or Price Scanner Barcode have ads?
Price Scanner Barcode shows ads; Digimarc Discover does not.
Which is updated more often, Digimarc Discover or Price Scanner Barcode?
Digimarc Discover ships an update every 3 months, and Price Scanner Barcode every 2 months. Most recently, Digimarc Discover was updated on October 23, 2026 and Price Scanner Barcode on October 30, 2026.

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