Comparison

Scan to Spreadsheet vs Lightspeed Scanner (X)

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

Head to head
About

Scan to Spreadsheet

Easily create spreadsheets by scanning barcodes with your iPhone. Ideal for inventory, attendance, or event tracking, it allows you to email data in CSV or Excel formats and supports various barcode types.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning to spreadsheet
  • Email CSV or Excel XML formats
  • Share to Google Drive
  • Customizable column names
  • GPS coordinate recording
  • Parse/delimiter feature for columns
  • Date and time recording
  • Scan validation features
Features
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Spreadsheet barcode scanning. 1. Scan. 2. Email. 3. Inventory, Attendance, or any Spreadsheet Done! Create spreadsheets using the barcode scanner in your iPhone. Use this for inventory, cycle count, marketing event scanning, attendance, or other times where scanning to make a list is needed. A great option for bring your own device (BYOD) barcode scanning and/or inventory. Email CSV or MS Excel XML formats from your phone, iPad, or iPod. Share to Google Drive and open with Google Sheets Use templates to customize column names for each spreadsheet column. Records GPS coordinates of each scan. Separates the barcode into different columns using the Parse / Delimiter feature. For example, create a barcode with information separated by a comma. When scanned, the information will go do different columns; like First Name, Last Name and Email. The date and time is recorded for each scan. Use our new validation feature to catch duplicate scan, limit scans to only values in a lookup table, or fill the spreadsheet with information from the lookup table when a matching scan is found. Barcode symbology supported; - QR Code - Data Matrix - EAN / UPC - PDF417 (drivers license) - Code 3 of 9 (*10 to 15 characters max) - Code 128 (*20 characters max) From our users; I use the app for logging runner's times in long distance running. I record a start row, then scan each runner in when they cross the finish line and I have an instant time tally sheet. We use Scan to Spreadsheet to log when students turn in homework assignments. Now we can quickly see who has not turned in and head off any problems that could affect their grades. Our asset inventory is so easy now that we use Scan to Spreadsheet. Great Job!!!

About

Lightspeed Scanner (X)

This mobile app enhances a retail POS system by allowing users to manage their product catalog, process sales, and conduct inventory counts directly from their smartphone. It transforms your device into a barcode scanner for efficient product identification and management.

Highlights
  • Manage product catalog
  • Process sales and payments
  • Conduct inventory counts
  • Add/edit product details
  • View product information
  • Create purchase orders
  • Receive stock and fulfill transfers
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Lightspeed Scanner is the mobile companion app for the Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) Point-of-Sale (POS) system. This app allows users to manage their Lightspeed product catalog, sell to customers, and handle product inventory from the convenience of a mobile phone. Lightspeed Scanner turns your device's camera into a powerful barcode reader, making it fast and easy to identify and count products from your Retail catalog. Key features of Lightspeed Scanner: • Add or edit products: Record Name, Description, Price, SKU Codes, Locations, and Product Images directly to your Lightspeed Retail catalog. • Sell from anywhere: Turn your phone into a mobile register. Accept payment via Tap to Pay for iPhone (Lightspeed Payments users only), sell On Account, or Park sales to complete them on any in-store register. • View product information: Search your product catalog and view details like price, stock levels, descriptions, and images. • Inventory management: Perform or schedule full and partial inventory counts. Create or add to supplier purchase orders and outlet transfer orders. You can also receive stock, fulfill transfers, and record inventory adjustments. For additional accuracy, inventory and orders counted on the app must be completed on the Lightspeed Retail POS system, giving managers ultimate control of inventory movements. Key use cases for Lightspeed Scanner: • Mobile clienteling: Quick access to the catalog makes this a great tool for sales associates assisting customers on the shop floor. Staff can check pricing and availability without leaving the customer's side. • Mobile selling: Enable stores to sell from anywhere, such as pop-up events or on the shop floor. Lightspeed Scanner allows you to offer dynamic, personalized shopping experiences. • Mobile catalog management: Edit your Lightspeed product catalog from anywhere to ensure details are always up to date. Changes made in the app sync directly with ecommerce systems connected to Lightspeed Retail. • Mobile order management: Picking and packing orders is simple on Lightspeed Scanner. With the app installed on your phone, you can pick orders without carrying additional hardware. • Finding inventory quickly: Check inventory levels across multiple outlets. Product locations are visible and editable within the app, allowing staff to quickly navigate to where products are stored. • Recording needs: Use the List building function to easily record products that need to be re-stocked, re-labelled, marked as damaged, or transferred to another outlet. Hardware and Syncing: • The app syncs directly with your POS system via WiFi or mobile network, ensuring all actions are visible instantly on the Lightspeed Retail system. • Users of Lightspeed Retail who prefer infrared barcode readers over the built-in camera scanner can connect Socket barcode readers directly to Lightspeed Scanner. Submit feedback or feature requests: We’re always improving Lightspeed Scanner to help users perform their daily tasks more efficiently. Submit feedback anytime by navigating to the Account page, then selecting ‘Send us your feedback’. Visit the Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) help centre for guided assistance on using Lightspeed Scanner.

Screenshots

Scan to Spreadsheet4 screens
Lightspeed Scanner (X)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lightspeed Scanner (X) at 4.5 against Scan to Spreadsheet's 3.3. Lightspeed Scanner (X) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Scan to Spreadsheet's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.4). On price, review sentiment, 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. Scan to Spreadsheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightspeed Scanner (X) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lightspeed Scanner (X) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightspeed Scanner (X) has 355 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Scan to Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 59% of Lightspeed Scanner (X)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan to Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, Lightspeed Scanner (X) every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan to Spreadsheet versus Lightspeed Scanner (X): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to SpreadsheetLightspeed Scanner (X)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (32 ratings)4.5 (355 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better58.8% of reviews
Number of ratings32355 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCLightspeed Commerce Inc.

Customer experience

Scan to Spreadsheet

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative40.6%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative27.7%

Lightspeed Scanner (X)

All ratings355 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

User reviews

Scan to Spreadsheet

From 32 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient barcode scanning
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
  • 💰 Excellent value for the price
  • 📊 Easy export to Excel/CSV format
  • ⏰ Saves significant time on data entry

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent barcode scanning accuracy
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Adds leading zeros to barcodes
  • 🐛 Email sharing functionality broken
  • 🐛 Ads persist after purchase

Lightspeed Scanner (X)

From 355 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and clean interface
  • 🚀 Fast inventory counting process
  • 💾 Easy CSV export functionality
  • 🔄 Real-time synchronization with web version
  • 📱 Works well on Android devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iPhone (especially newer models)
  • 🔍 Poor barcode recognition and scanning reliability
  • ⏱️ Slow syncing performance
  • 🔄 Double scanning issues without barcode present

Bugs and requests

Scan to Spreadsheet

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Barcode scanning adds leading zeros inconsistently
  • Email sharing fails to deliver files
  • App crashes when restoring purchases
  • Ads reappear after paid purchase
  • Keyboard disappears during data entry on iPhone/iPad
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  • Cannot export to Excel format correctly
  • App freezes when hovering over barcodes
  • Scanning stops working after initial scans
  • File fails to load from device storage
  • Crashes after update version 2.0
  • Cannot scan barcodes with fewer than 13 digits
  • Data accuracy issues with certain barcode types
  • Cannot recognize data matrix codes
  • Duplicate scans not detected automatically

Requested features

15 requests
  • Built-in print function
  • Database to store and recall recurring items
  • Virtual scan button instead of autoscan
  • Ability to scan multiple barcodes per item with quantity entry
  • Expand column width to see full data
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  • Display product names/information from UPC lookup
  • Option to exclude timestamp from exports
  • Row selection for selective export
  • Show current filename in app header
  • iPad version with maximized screen layout
  • Default settings configuration
  • More flexible spreadsheet with multiple rows per item
  • Ability to add text labels to columns
  • Support for data matrix codes
  • Improved small barcode scanning capability

Lightspeed Scanner (X)

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when attempting to share/email inventory
  • Scanning fails on newer iPhones with multiple cameras
  • Inconsistent barcode recognition across different devices
  • App freezes during syncing with multiple users
  • Running count doesn't accumulate across multiple sections
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  • Scanner mode requires constant scrolling to reset
  • Scanned items disappear from search after opening product info
  • Poor performance with iOS 13 and older versions
  • Email functionality locks up and prevents navigation
  • Slow syncing (10 seconds per item reported)

Requested features

18 requests
  • Search/filter functionality for orders and products
  • Ability to edit Brand, Category, and Tags during inventory
  • Camera zoom capability for small barcodes
  • QR code scanning support
  • Product quantity display in search results
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  • Price display during counting for verification
  • Transfer inventory between stores functionality
  • Ability to add product photos during receiving
  • Beep sound notification for each scan
  • Timestamp for each scanned item
  • Manual quantity entry mode
  • iPad support
  • Integration with Vend register app
  • Bluetooth scanner support
  • Ability to reopen and edit counts after sharing
  • Expected inventory amount display during counting
  • Option to exclude unlimited/infinity inventory items
  • Ability to count zero-stocked items

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Spreadsheet

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$5.99
None

Lightspeed Scanner (X)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan to Spreadsheet free?
Scan to Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lightspeed Scanner (X) free?
Lightspeed Scanner (X) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan to Spreadsheet or Lightspeed Scanner (X)?
Lightspeed Scanner (X) is rated higher. Scan to Spreadsheet averages 3.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Lightspeed Scanner (X) averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.
Do Scan to Spreadsheet or Lightspeed Scanner (X) have ads?
Neither Scan to Spreadsheet nor Lightspeed Scanner (X) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Spreadsheet or Lightspeed Scanner (X)?
Scan to Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, and Lightspeed Scanner (X) every 10 days. Most recently, Scan to Spreadsheet was updated on June 9, 2026 and Lightspeed Scanner (X) on September 23, 2026.

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