ICONIT QRcode Reader vs Scan to Sheets
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ICONIT QRcode Reader
This app offers rapid and accurate scanning of QR codes and barcodes, even those unreadable by other scanners. It provides instant information retrieval, scan history, and the ability to create QR codes. Enjoy additional features like product review searches and daily fortune-telling.
- Instant QR code and barcode scanning
- Scan history saving and export
- Scan from saved images
- QR code generation
- Product info and review search
- Fortune-telling feature
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ICONIT is a Japanese QR code and barcode reader app with world-class scanning speed and accuracy. Just scan, and you'll instantly get the information you want. ・Even QR codes that couldn't be read by other QR or barcode scanners can be scanned effortlessly with ICONIT! ・Highly rated for its scanning speed and accuracy, ICONIT has surpassed 36 million downloads. ・All features are available for free! ※ An ad-free premium plan is also available. ■ Recommended for: ・People who want to work more efficiently ・People who want to check their scan history frequently ・People who want to quickly check reviews and ratings ・People who want to use QR codes for fan activities or events ■ ICONIT Features and Main Functions ・Instant scanning Just opening the app launches the camera instantly, allowing you to scan QR codes and barcodes smoothly. ・Scan history saving function Scanned data is saved automatically and can be reviewed anytime from the history. Scan history can also be exported as a CSV file. ・Scannable from saved images You can scan codes from images saved in your album or clipboard. ・QR code creation You can easily create QR codes for contact info, text, and URLs. ・Product info / review search Simply scan a barcode to jump to Amazon or Google with one tap! Check product details and user reviews easily. ※ “Amazon” is a trademark or registered trademark of Amazon.com, Inc. ※ “Google” is a trademark or registered trademark of Google LLC. ・Great for fan activities and events! You can smoothly scan QR codes from posters or PC screens—very useful for live shows and events. ・Fortune-telling Check your fortune for today! Enjoy it as a daily boost or light entertainment. ■ How to use ・To scan a printed label: just open the app or tap "Scan". Just hold over a QR code/barcode. ・To scan a stored image: on the "Scan" screen, tap "Photos" on the upper-right corner and choose from the album or clipboard. ・To search a product from GTIN-13: scan and choose Google or Amazon. ・To add to history: just scan. The scanning record will automatically be added to the history. ・To revisit history: tap "History" and choose a record. ・To delete history: tap "Edit" on the upper-right corner, choose a record and "Delete" on the upper-left corner (otherwise, you can delete all history by not choosing a record before "Delete"). ・To generate a QR code: tap "Home" and choose "QR Generator". You can choose "Phone Book" to use contact information or "Enter Text" to input free text. ■ Supported QR and Barcode Types ・QR Code ・JAN Code ・EAN-128 ・NW-7 ・CODE39 ・Data Matrix ・ITF Code ・GS1 DataBar Limited ・GS1 DataBar Limited Composite Symbol - CCA ・GS1 DataBar Stacked Composite Symbol - CC-A Uses the Camreader barcode reader engine, which can be embedded in “Raspberry Pi”. ■ ICONIT's Reliability & Frequently Asked Questions ・About ICONIT's safety “Is ICONIT safe? Will it access my data without permission?” No need to worry. ICONIT is a safe QR and barcode reader app made in Japan. It respects user privacy and will never collect personal information without permission. ・All features are free to use You can use all of ICONIT's functions for free. An optional paid plan is available that removes ads. ・Benefits of creating an account By creating an account, you can carry over your scan history and points when switching devices, making it even more convenient. ICONIT, the high-performance QR and barcode reader that lets you scan instantly, is available for iPhone and iPad. Download the all-free QR code scanner app "ICONIT" now and give it a try! ※ ICONIT is updated regularly to improve quality. Please always use the latest version.
Scan to Sheets
Effortlessly scan QR and barcodes and directly save the data to Google Sheets. Ideal for inventory management, attendance tracking, and more. Customize your data with timestamps, geolocations, and custom fields.
- Scan QR and barcodes
- Save to Google Sheets
- Inventory tracking
- Attendance monitoring
- Customizable data fields
- Geolocation and timestamps
- Support for external scanners
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Scan to Sheets - QR & Barcode scanner allows you to easily scan QR and barcodes and store codes in Google Sheets. Looking to keep track of the inventory or your shop, warehouse or library? Need to monitor attendance of your classes, events and meetings? Look no further than Scan to Sheets, the app that allows you to quickly and easily scan QR codes and barcodes directly to Google Sheets. Supports a large variety of formats and external scanners connected via bluetooth or USB. Securely sign in with your Google account or connect to your public spreadsheets without sign in. You can customise your schema to append geolocations, timestamps, quantities, and custom text and numeric fields and labels to your scans. -------------------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ See https://scantogooglesheets.com/privacy/ for our privacy policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scan to Sheets at none against ICONIT QRcode Reader's shown. Scan to Sheets also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). ICONIT QRcode Reader's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ICONIT QRcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan to Sheets sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ICONIT QRcode Reader against 4.4 for Scan to Sheets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 326 and 265 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of ICONIT QRcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 61% of Scan to Sheets's.
ICONIT QRcode Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan to Sheets every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ICONIT QRcode Reader | Scan to Sheets |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (326 ratings) — better | 4.4 (265 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 326 — better | 265 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MEDIASEEK Inc. | Mobile First |
Customer experience
ICONIT QRcode Reader
Scan to Sheets
Bugs and requests
ICONIT QRcode Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scan to Sheets
Reported bugs
13 issues- App not working
- Cannot login
- Paid for upgrade but not applied
- App crashes upon opening
- App unlinks Google account
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- App does not activate after subscription
- App does not connect to Google account
- Purchase not restored after payment
- No more scans despite upgrade
- New sheets not created in Google account after update
- App glitching immediately when opened
- Scanned items not showing in Google sheets
- Loading screen stuck
Requested features
5 requests- Maintain app long-term
- More flexibility in data entry workflow
- Ability to select prepopulated data
- Subscription-based authorization for multiple users
- Specify starting cell and column count for data entry
In-app purchases
ICONIT QRcode Reader
- Remove Ads$2.99
Scan to Sheets
- Starter Plan$4.991 Month
- Starter Plan$6.991 Month
- Starter Plan$7.991 Month
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- Starter Plan Quarterly$18.993 Months
- Starter Plan Yearly$43.991 Year
- Starter Plan Yearly$69.991 Year
- Starter Plan Yearly$78.901 Year
- Premium$4.99
- Premium Features$9.99
Questions
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