Scan to Note vs LoMag Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan to Note
This app scans various barcode types and lists the scanned values in a text file. The file can be saved, exported, and emailed directly from the application. It's ideal for inventory management, event attendance, and BYOD barcode scanning.
- Scans multiple barcode types
- Exports scanned data as text file
- Email scanned lists
- Supports QR, Aztec, EAN/UPC, Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, PDF417, Data Matrix
- BYOD barcode scanning
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Scan to Note is a basic barcode scanner. A great option for bring your own device (BYOD) barcode scanning and/or inventory. Use scanning for trade show or other attendance documentation. Values scanned will be listed in a text file that can be saved, exported and emailed from the app. Supports - QR Code - Aztec - EAN / UPC - Code 3 of 9 (Code39) (*10 to 15 characters max) - Code 128 (Code128) (*20 characters max) - Code 93 - PDF417 (Driver's license) - Data Matrix Need more features? Check out other apps from Berry Wing; Scan to Spreadsheet - send CSV and XML scanned lists Scan to Web - Scan barcodes into a web page with the camera scanner.
LoMag Barcode Scanner
This app transforms your phone into a free data collector for barcodes and QR codes. Easily save scanned information into various file formats, including Excel, and send them via email. It's ideal for inventory management and logistics.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Save data to Excel (XLS, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML)
- Unlimited code collection
- Continuous scanning with quantity input
- Scan with quantity and price input
- Data set management
- Email file export
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A completely free barcode scanner enabling you to save data to Excel XLS, XLSX, CSV, JSON, XML.. You can change your phone into a data collector without any limitations to the amount of collected codes, completely free of charge. An application useful for inventory-making and other logistic processes at the warehouse. The output file may be quickly sent via e-mail. The barcode reader supports the following code formats: - codes on products: EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN, UPC-A, UPC-E - industrial codes: Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, ITF, RSS - 2D codes: QR Code, Data Matrix The most important functions of the application: - Continuous scanning of successive barcodes with quantity 1 - Barcode scanning and input of quantity from keybord - Barcode scanning and input of quantity and price - Scanning of barcode and serial number Support of many data sets, which may be named and browsed. Data sets may be saved in Microsoft Excel format compatible with version 97 and newer. The app allows you to send files via e-mail or save them. There is also a possibility of continuing the scanning in the selected data set. Please note: To perform the scan, your device needs to be equipped with a camera with autofocus function. Privacy: http://www.longint.com/PrivacyPolicy.html Reservations: The barcode scanner used in the app operates on ZXing library. https://github.com/zxing/zxing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scan to Note at 4.3 against LoMag Barcode Scanner's 2.8. Scan to Note also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 36%) and ratings volume (15 vs 4). LoMag Barcode Scanner's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Scan to Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LoMag Barcode Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scan to Note holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Scan to Note's written reviews are positive against 36% of LoMag Barcode Scanner's.
Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, LoMag Barcode Scanner every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan to Note | LoMag Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) — better | 2.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews — better | 36.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Berry Wing LLC | Pawel Pelc |
Customer experience
Scan to Note
LoMag Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Scan to Note
- No advertisements$0.99
LoMag Barcode Scanner
- Extended version of QR scanner$2.99
