Comparison

Barcode Scan to Web vs Scanbot SDK

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scan to Web

This app allows users to scan barcodes directly into web forms and websites, eliminating manual data entry. It supports various barcode types and integrates with tools like Google Drive Forms. Features include voice-to-text and automatic cursor movement for hands-free operation.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes into web forms
  • Voice to text input
  • Automatic cursor movement
  • Duplicate scan check
  • Javascript integration for developers
  • Supports multiple barcode symbologies
Features
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Thousands of business like yours are using Scan to Web to scan barcode information into websites and fill out web forms hands free! Stop manual updates and start using Barcode Scan to Web. BEDS Plus use this app to save them time on their inventory. They saved so much time that they are starting a community garden. They gave our app and our app support five stars! “It’s been working great. Someone called the other day and suggested we do a drive for toothbrushes. I can check in my office in real time and I immediately know that we have over 700. That saves me the drive to get to the building, and now we know we can focus on other things.” –Molek, Volunteer Coordinator, BEDs Plus Scan barcodes into: - Google Drive Forms (Google Sheets) - Your own intranet website - Any website Features: • Speak to web - Voice to text in your forms! • Tab to next - Cursor moves to next field after scan. • Duplicate scan check - to ensure reliable information. • Javascript after scan - For web developers who want complete control after scan. Scan to Web provides the iOS device user with a basic web browser and the ability to scan into web fields on web pages the user has browsed to. No external hardware is needed. Scan to Web uses the camera scanner in your iOS device to scan barcodes so it’s a great option for bring your own device (BYOD). Use your own website for scanning inventory, check in/out sheets, attendance; any number of business related problems can be solved with Scan to Web. Open any web page or search engine and scan any barcode instead of typing. +17 required as this is a fully functional web browser. To scan into a web page: - Scan to place barcode result wherever cursor is on the web page. - If text field is not active, scan result will be entered in first text field available - If Submit on Scan setting is ON, the web page will “Submit” after the scan result Settings: - Scan Suffix: Submit on Scan or Do nothing. Determines what the web site will do after a scan - Home page: URL of the home page in the app - Hide address bar: Hides or displays the address bar when the app starts. Use [ Show/Hide ] Subscription Model: The app is free to download and test out, but after a number of scans, the app will ask you to subscribe. We are continually supporting and upgrading Scan to Web. Please let us know what options and updates you’d like to see. Barcode symbology supported: - 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 Please note: Long values or multiple close Code 3 of 9 barcodes can become out of focus in the camera scanner and result in poor barcode scanning performance. Download "Scan to Note" for free from Berry Wing LLC to test the barcode scanner used in Scan to Web. * LEGAL and In- App subscription requirements Unlimited use subscription; yearly or monthly billing cycles. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew, unless auto-renew is turned off no later than 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in the iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of the free trial period is forfeited as soon as a subscription is purchased. Privacy Policy https://berrywing.com/scantoweb/v5/legal/ScantoWebPrivacyPolicy.html Terms of Use https://berrywing.com/scantoweb/v5/legal/termsfeed-terms-conditions-html-english.html

About

Scanbot SDK

Transform your smartphone into a rapid and dependable barcode scanner. This application excels at quickly reading various 1D and 2D barcodes, even in challenging conditions, and operates entirely offline.

Highlights
  • High-speed scanning (0.2 seconds)
  • Reliable scanning of blurred/damaged codes
  • AR Overlay for intuitive scanning
  • Works offline, no server connection needed
  • Supports all common 1D & 2D barcodes
  • Unlimited free scanning
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Turn your smartphone into an easy-to-use, fast, and reliable Barcode Scanner with the Scanbot SDK: Barcode Scanning App. This App impresses with its speed and reliability when scanning all common 1D & 2D barcodes. And the best thing is: it works entirely offline – without requiring a connection to any third-party server. Our cutting-edge machine learning- and computer vision-based technology offers a broad range of features and benefits to you. High-Speed Scanning A barcode scanning speed of just 0.2 seconds will "WOW" you and makes you enjoy using the app. Capture and extract data from multiple barcodes in one go. Reliability The Scanbot App can scan blurred and damaged barcodes from almost any angle, even in poor lighting conditions. Even scanning tiny barcodes or codes more than 2 meters away is no problem for it – making failed scans a thing of the past. AR Overlay Our AR Overlay provides users with an intuitive scanning experience by highlighting the barcodes in real-time using augmented reality. They can easily identify the barcodes they want to scan and choose them accordingly – making scanning easy, accurate, and fast. Unlimited Scanning Scan as much as you want for free. All common 1D & 2D Barcodes We support any barcode you need for your individual needs: - Australia Post 4-State Customer - Aztec - Codabar - Code 25 - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - GS1 Databar - GS1 Databar Composite - GS1 Databar Extended - GS1 Databar Limited - IATA 2 of 5 - Industrial 2 of 5 - Intelligent Mail Barcode - ITF - Japan Post 4-State Customer - KIX - Micro QR Code - MSI Plessey - PDF417 - QR Code - RM4SCC - UPC-A - UPC-E If you have any questions, please contact us: https://scanbot.io/.

Screenshots

Barcode Scan to Web4 screens
Scanbot SDK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanbot SDK at 100% against Barcode Scan to Web's 55%. Scanbot SDK also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Barcode Scan to Web's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (104 vs 2). 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. Barcode Scan to Web sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scanbot SDK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanbot SDK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scan to Web has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Barcode Scan to Web's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scanbot SDK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scan to Web ships an update every 2 weeks, Scanbot SDK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scan to Web versus Scanbot SDK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scan to WebScanbot SDK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings104 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBerry Wing LLCScanbot SDK, Inc

Customer experience

Barcode Scan to Web

All ratings104 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral6.1%
Negative38.8%

Scanbot SDK

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Scan to Web

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Confirmation beep cannot be turned off
  • New updates prevent multiple QR code scans
  • New updates prevent scanning QR codes on phones
  • Error pops up every other scan
  • Enforcing https not working
Show 8 more
  • Auto-submit does not work
  • Bugs with the zoom feature
  • Bugs with the submit on scan feature
  • Browser does not work
  • Cannot type in the address bar
  • Keyboard zooms on iPhone 6/6s
  • Does not support iPhone 6/6s screen sizes
  • Cannot read barcode

Requested features

12 requests
  • Option to turn off beep sound
  • Allow scanning QR codes on phones
  • Fix error pop-ups
  • Allow multiple QR code scans
  • Choice for https enforcement
Show 7 more
  • Updated browser user interface
  • Passcode or Touch ID lock
  • Support for more barcodes/conversions
  • Auto-submit feature
  • Support typing into the address bar
  • Default field to 'barcode entry'
  • Support for iPhone 6/6s screen sizes

Scanbot SDK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcode Scan to Web

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Google Form use$9.99
None

Scanbot SDK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scan to Web free?
Barcode Scan to Web is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanbot SDK free?
Scanbot SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scan to Web or Scanbot SDK?
Scanbot SDK is rated higher. Barcode Scan to Web averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Scanbot SDK averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode Scan to Web or Scanbot SDK have ads?
Neither Barcode Scan to Web nor Scanbot SDK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scan to Web or Scanbot SDK?
Barcode Scan to Web ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scanbot SDK every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Scan to Web was updated on September 22, 2026 and Scanbot SDK on September 9, 2026.

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