Comparison

Scan to Spreadsheet vs Scandit Express

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Scan to Spreadsheet4 screens
Scandit Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scandit Express at 4.4 against Scan to Spreadsheet's 3.3. Scandit Express also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). Scan to Spreadsheet's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). 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. Scan to Spreadsheet sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scandit Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scandit Express holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan to Spreadsheet has 32 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Scan to Spreadsheet's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scandit Express's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and July 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan to Spreadsheet versus Scandit Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to SpreadsheetScandit Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (32 ratings)4.4 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCScandit AG

Customer experience

Scan to Spreadsheet

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

Scandit Express

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Scandit Express

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Spreadsheet

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$5.99
None

Scandit Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan to Spreadsheet free?
Scan to Spreadsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scandit Express free?
Scandit Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scan to Spreadsheet or Scandit Express?
Scandit Express is rated higher. Scan to Spreadsheet averages 3.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Scandit Express averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Scan to Spreadsheet or Scandit Express have ads?
Neither Scan to Spreadsheet nor Scandit Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Spreadsheet or Scandit Express?
Scan to Spreadsheet ships an update monthly, and Scandit Express monthly. Most recently, Scan to Spreadsheet was updated on June 9, 2026 and Scandit Express on July 28, 2026.

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