Comparison

Scan to Note vs MakerOps

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

MakerOps

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MakerOps is the operations app for makerspaces, fab labs and shared workshops. It connects to your organization's MakerOps workspace: members and staff sign in with their workspace account. FOR MEMBERS • See the space's hours, announcements and upcoming events • Take trainings on your phone and track your credentials • Scan QR codes and NFC tags on machines, bins and tools • Show your credential code at the front desk • Sign waivers, borrow tools and collect pickups • Request items and follow your requests FOR STAFF • Log maintenance: check off a row of machines at once, add photos, or dictate what you did • Reported problems arrive with their photo and open straight into a task • Count, restock and flag low stock from a scan • Run the store desk: scan items, set prices and check members out • Check tools in and out with NFC tags or QR codes • Approve purchases and review members' item requests • See the staff schedule, swap or cover shifts, and clock in • Run training sessions and issue credentials from the floor • Unlock a machine controller over Bluetooth when the building's internet is down Dates and times always show in your space's time zone. Works on iPhone and iPad. MakerOps is built for organizations. You need a MakerOps workspace to sign in; start one at makerops.ai.

Screenshots

Scan to Note1 screens
MakerOps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MakerOps at none against Scan to Note's 1. MakerOps also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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. MakerOps asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, MakerOps every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scan to Note versus MakerOps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to NoteMakerOps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCDaniel Brateris

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scan to Note

One-time1
  • No advertisements$0.99
None

MakerOps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan to Note free?
Scan to Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MakerOps free?
MakerOps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan to Note or MakerOps have ads?
Neither Scan to Note nor MakerOps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Note or MakerOps?
Scan to Note ships an update every 4 months, and MakerOps every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scan to Note was updated on November 1, 2026 and MakerOps on October 31, 2026.

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