Comparison

AR vs Smart Shopping Scanner

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

Head to head
About

AR

Features
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When shopping at a store: do you ever find yourself wondering, Which is the best deal? In that case, try pointing your camera at it. With simple operations, discount information is overlaid on the product, so you can immediately see which is cheaper, which is the best deal, and which is the best deal. ◆ Easy-to-understand discount comparison with AR ・Discount information is overlaid on the product with AR. ・Easy-to-understand comparison of low prices with the actual product in front of you ◆ Scan numbers with your camera ・Read numbers with your camera and easily enter price and quantity ・Automatically calculate unit price ◆ Various things you can do ・You can save the unit price of a product. ・You can call up the saved unit price in the camera and compare it with products from other stores to find the lowest price. ・You can move the table in the AR to any place you like. ・If you can't read the numbers, you can also enter them using the keyboard.

About

Smart Shopping Scanner

Features
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SmartShoppingScanner - Your all-in-one grocery companion that makes shopping smarter, faster, and waste-free. Scan any barcode to instantly identify products. Build and share shopping lists your whole household can edit in real time. Track your grocery budget so you always know where you stand. And when you get home, log everything into your pantry so nothing expires forgotten in the back of the fridge. SMART SCANNING Point, scan, done. Instantly look up any product by barcode or PLU code. Browse seasonal produce templates to quickly add fruits and vegetables. Can't find a product? Contribute it to help other shoppers. SHARED SHOPPING LISTS Create lists, assign them to stores, and invite family or roommates with a simple code. Everyone sees updates instantly — no more "I already bought that" texts. Copy your list to share it however you like. BUDGET THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Set a grocery budget for any period and log spending at checkout — whether you're in the store or ordering delivery. Watch your daily spending chart and know exactly how much is left before your next trip. NEVER WASTE FOOD AGAIN Move purchases straight into your pantry. See what's expiring soon, what's running low, and what's in the fridge vs. the freezer. Share your pantry so the whole household stays on the same page. ORDER DELIVERY IN ONE TAP Send your shopping list to Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Walmart, or Weee! with a guided order flow. Check off items as you go. PRICE HISTORY & TRENDS Track what you pay over time. Spot price drops, see your most-purchased items, and make better buying decisions. STAY IN THE LOOP Get notified when a collaborator adds, checks off, or changes items on your shared lists and pantries. MAKE IT YOURS Multiple themes, chooseable scan sounds, currency and language options — set it up the way you like. Whether you're planning your weekly grocery trip, comparing prices at the store, or keeping your pantry stocked, SmartShoppingScanner helps you stay organized and save money.

Screenshots

AR4 screens
Smart Shopping Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Shopping Scanner at none against AR's shown. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
AR versus Smart Shopping Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARSmart Shopping Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuuichi tajimaSteve Hunger

In-app purchases

None

AR

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Shopping Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR free?
AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Shopping Scanner free?
Smart Shopping Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR or Smart Shopping Scanner have ads?
AR shows ads; Smart Shopping Scanner does not.

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