Comparison

CouponScan vs Gitsy

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

Head to head
About

CouponScan

Decode coupon barcodes to reveal hidden details like offers, expiry dates, and savings. This app helps you manage your scanned coupons and automatically removes expired ones.

Highlights
  • Scan coupon barcodes
  • View encoded data
  • See human-readable descriptions
  • Track scanned coupons
  • Automatic deletion of expired records
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Scan the coupon and know the secret behind the barcodes! (Device with auto-focus camera is required. iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5/6/6Plus and iPod Touch 5 and iPad 3rd generation or newer are supported, iPhone 3 and iPad 1/2 and iPod Touch2/3/4 are not supported) Supported coupon barcode type: * Databar-Exp (Standard format, fully supported) * UPC-A / EAN-13 (Original format, fully supported) * GS1-128 (Deprecated format, only digit will be extracted) * CODE-39 / CODE-128 / I2/5.. etc. (Non-standard format, only digit will be extracted) Main features: * Scan the coupon barcode to view the detail information: - Data encoded in the barcode. Example: "0023100-063199"; - Human readable description. Example: "Buy 1 Get 1 Free (up to $1.49)"; - Manufacture ID/Company Prefix - Item family code - Offer code - Save Value - Purchase requirement (if available) - Start Date (if available) - Expiry Date (if available) - Additional Purchase rule (if available) - More.. * Keep track of all the coupons you scanned * Set sound effect when scanning is successful * Automatically delete expired records after specified days * Universal app can be run on your iPhone and iPad * Retina display supported Hints for successful scanning: * Make sure your device has auto-focus camera * Ensure there is plenty of light * The distance between camera and coupon should be about 3 to 6 inches * Wait for the autofocus to finish * Hold still while the barcode is scanned

About

Gitsy

Features
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Consumer wallet built on a blockchain-based identity layer that allows users to store, manage, and bundle all of their coupons in one place. The wallet also allows users to retrieve and store digital receipt information directly from retailers.

Screenshots

CouponScan3 screens
Gitsy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gitsy at none against CouponScan's 1. Gitsy also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 24 months). CouponScan's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.4). On price, 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. CouponScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gitsy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CouponScan ships an update every 24 months, Gitsy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CouponScan versus Gitsy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCouponScanGitsy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSuper Kiddo StudioSpectiv Labs, Inc

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CouponScan

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$0.99
None

Gitsy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CouponScan free?
CouponScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gitsy free?
Gitsy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CouponScan or Gitsy have ads?
Neither CouponScan nor Gitsy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CouponScan or Gitsy?
CouponScan ships an update every 24 months, and Gitsy every 2 months. Most recently, CouponScan was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gitsy on October 4, 2026.

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