Comparison

iScan vs SM Browser

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

Head to head
About

iScan

Scan barcodes using a dedicated scanner or your device's camera. Input scanned data directly into web forms for inventory management, data entry, or custom backend applications.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes with Linea Pro scanner
  • Scan barcodes with device camera
  • Input data into web forms
  • Inventory checking
  • Quick data entry
  • Custom web backend integration
Features
Read full description

iScan allows you to use the Linea Pro scanner to scan barcodes into a web form. You can also use the camera to scan barcodes if you don't have a Linea Pro scanner. It can be used for checking inventory, quickly entering data, or anything else you can develop a web backend for.

About

SM Browser

Features
Read full description

SM Browser is the perfect solution for anyone who needs fast and accurate data entry into online forms. Designed to integrate seamlessly with your workflows, SM Browser allows you to scan barcodes using a Socket Mobile reader and instantly insert the data into any text field on a webpage. Whether you're managing inventory, filling out product details, or entering shipment information, SM Browser makes barcode data entry faster, simpler, and more accurate. KEY FEATURES: • Simple Web Browser: Open any webpage by typing a URL and navigate easily with Back, Forward, and Refresh buttons. • Barcode to Web Forms: Automatically insert barcode data into the active text field of your web forms. Say goodbye to manual typing and errors! • Bluetooth Reader Integration: Use any Bluetooth Classic Socket Mobile barcode reader with SM Browser. • Cross-Industry Use: Ideal for warehouses, retail stores, logistics, e-commerce, and other environments where efficiency matters. WHY SM BROWSER? Built as a lightweight and intuitive tool, SM Browser allows you to use your existing web apps and forms. Scan and submit data with ease! WHO SHOULD USE SM BROWSER? • Warehouse and logistics teams managing inventory or shipment details. • Retail staff updating stock records or product data. • Field agents tracking goods and filling inspection forms. • E-commerce managers handling product information entry. • Streamline your workflow with SM Browser—your go-to tool for barcode-powered form filling. DOWNLOAD NOW and make data entry faster, simpler, and more accurate!

Screenshots

iScan2 screens
SM Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SM Browser at fortnightly against iScan's every 7 months. iScan's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iScan ships an update every 7 months, SM Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iScan versus SM Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriScanSM Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSteven EpplerSocket Mobile Limited

In-app purchases

None

iScan

No in-app purchases

None

SM Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iScan free?
iScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SM Browser free?
SM Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iScan or SM Browser have ads?
Neither iScan nor SM Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iScan or SM Browser?
iScan ships an update every 7 months, and SM Browser fortnightly. Most recently, iScan was updated on October 13, 2026 and SM Browser on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons