Scan to Note vs OptiConnect
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.
OptiConnect
Manage and connect your Bluetooth Low Energy barcode scanners directly from your smartphone. Streamline workflows for business owners, retail professionals, and warehouse managers with comprehensive scanning features.
- Connect BLE barcode scanners
- Manage OPN-6000, OPN-2500, OPN-2006, PX-20, RS-3000
- Streamline business workflows
- Enhance barcode scanning experience
- Smartphone integration
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Experience seamless barcode scanner management with OptiConnect, the dedicated mobile application by Opticon. OptiConnect empowers you to effortlessly connect and manage your Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) barcode scanners—including the OPN-6000, OPN-2500, OPN-2006, PX-20 and RS-3000 directly from your smartphone. Whether you're a business owner, retail professional, or warehouse manager, OptiConnect streamlines your workflow by providing a comprehensive suite of features designed to enhance your barcode scanning experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OptiConnect at 5.0 against Scan to Note's 4.3. OptiConnect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Scan to Note's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Scan to Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OptiConnect asks for nothing beyond the download.
OptiConnect 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, OptiConnect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan to Note | OptiConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Berry Wing LLC | Opticon Development |
Customer experience
Scan to Note
OptiConnect
In-app purchases
Scan to Note
- No advertisements$0.99
OptiConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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