# Scan to Spreadsheet vs Scandit Express

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.

Both are free to download. Scan to Spreadsheet 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 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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan to Spreadsheet | Scandit Express |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-spreadsheet/id478631675/reviews) | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scandit-express/id1613733334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Berry Wing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307918074) | [Scandit AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/393740902) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan to Spreadsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-to-spreadsheet/id478631675)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove advertisements | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Scandit Express

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scandit-express/id1613733334)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*