Comparison

Scan to Note vs Anyline 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

Anyline Barcode Scanner

Features
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Use your mobile device’s camera to instantly capture 1D Barcodes, 2D Barcodes, Postal Codes, and Stacked Linear Codes. Barcodes are captured in ultra-high definition (4k) with Single Scan, Multiple Scan and Batch Scan modes available at the touch of a button. Experience lightning-fast scanning with dynamic AR overlays for real-world use cases such as Search & Find, Add to list and Product Lookup. Anyline support the following symbologies: UPC A, UPC E, EAN 8, EAN 13, EAN 14, EAN 18, EAN 99, EAN 128, Identcode, Leitcode, ISBN 10, ISBN 13, ISSN, ISMN, ITF-14, ISBT-128, Codabar, Code 11, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, Code-128, GS1-128, MSI/Plessey, Trioptic, RSS 14, RSS, Data Matrix, Aztec, Aztec vCard, QR Code, GS1 QR-Code, Micro QR Code, US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, USPS 4CB, PDF 417, Micro PDF417.

Screenshots

Scan to Note1 screens
Anyline Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anyline Barcode Scanner at none against Scan to Note's 1. Anyline Barcode Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Scan to Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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. Scan to Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anyline Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, Anyline Barcode Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scan to Note versus Anyline Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to NoteAnyline Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB112 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCAnyline GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Note

One-time1
  • No advertisements$0.99
None

Anyline Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan to Note free?
Scan to Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anyline Barcode Scanner free?
Anyline Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan to Note or Anyline Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither Scan to Note nor Anyline Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Note or Anyline Barcode Scanner?
Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, and Anyline Barcode Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, Scan to Note was updated on June 9, 2026 and Anyline Barcode Scanner on September 7, 2026.

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