Comparison

Scan to Note vs Continuous QR/barcode scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Continuous QR/barcode scanner

Quickly scan multiple barcodes and QR codes continuously. All scan results are automatically saved and can be exported as a CSV file with date, time, and code type for easy data analysis. Suitable for professional use with features like adjustable scanning intervals and flashlight control.

Highlights
  • Continuous scanning mode
  • Export scan results to CSV
  • Adjustable scanning interval
  • Flashlight toggle
  • Front and rear camera support
  • Individual result deletion/sending
Features
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You can scan various barcodes and QR codes quickly and continuously. All scan results are automatically saved on your device and can be exported in CSV format along with the date, time, and code type. By transferring the CSV file to your computer, you can easily use the data for aggregation and analysis. With high-speed and stable scanning performance, this app is also suitable for professional use. For greater convenience, it supports the following features: - Adjustable interval for continuous scanning - Toggle the flashlight on/off during scanning - Switch between rear and front cameras - Delete or send past scan results individually

Screenshots

Scan to Note1 screens
Continuous QR/barcode scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Continuous QR/barcode scanner at 5.0 against Scan to Note's 4.3. Continuous QR/barcode scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Scan to Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Continuous QR/barcode scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Continuous QR/barcode scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan to Note has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Scan to Note's written reviews are positive against 50% of Continuous QR/barcode scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, Continuous QR/barcode scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan to Note versus Continuous QR/barcode scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to NoteContinuous QR/barcode scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCakira ohmachi

Customer experience

Scan to Note

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative26.7%

Continuous QR/barcode scanner

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Note

One-time1
  • No advertisements$0.99
1 purchases

Continuous QR/barcode scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Scan to Note free?
Scan to Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Continuous QR/barcode scanner free?
Continuous QR/barcode scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan to Note or Continuous QR/barcode scanner?
Continuous QR/barcode scanner is rated higher. Scan to Note averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Continuous QR/barcode scanner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Scan to Note or Continuous QR/barcode scanner have ads?
Continuous QR/barcode scanner shows ads; Scan to Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Note or Continuous QR/barcode scanner?
Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, and Continuous QR/barcode scanner weekly. Most recently, Scan to Note was updated on October 12, 2026 and Continuous QR/barcode scanner on October 11, 2026.

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