Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs ScanFlow

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes to manage inventory and perform stocktakes. Export your data to a CSV file for use in spreadsheets. No ads or sign-up required.

Highlights
  • Automatic barcode and QR code scanning
  • Count mode for stocktaking
  • Product list import
  • Organize scans into folders
  • CSV export with detailed columns
  • Adjustable scan interval and camera zoom
  • Front-camera scanning and flashlight
Features
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Scan barcodes and QR codes in a second, count stock as you go, and export everything to a spreadsheet. No ads, no account, no sign-up. Use it to check what a single code says, or to scan hundreds of items in a stocktake. Every scan is saved to your history and can be exported as a CSV file that opens in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. FEATURES • Automatic scanning: EAN/UPC, ISBN, Code 128, QR codes and more — just point the camera • Count mode: scan the same code again and its quantity goes up, so counting stock becomes the record itself • Product list: import a CSV of codes and product names (from Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets) and see the name as you scan. Name any unknown code on the spot • Folders: keep separate lists per aisle, shelf, room or job, and export each one on its own • CSV export with product name, code, quantity and date columns, plus optional operator and location columns. Add unscanned products with a quantity of 0 to spot what is missing • Adjustable scan interval (0.2–3 s) with an on-screen countdown, so you never double-count a code • Camera zoom (0.5× / 1× / 2× and more, depending on your device) for small or distant codes • Front-camera scanning and a flashlight with brightness control for dark stockrooms • Edit quantities afterwards, or add a code by hand when it will not scan • Copy, share, open links and search the web for any scanned value GOOD FOR • Stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory checks • Receiving, picking and goods-in checks • Looking up an ISBN or product barcode • Event check-in with QR codes FOR BUSINESSES Available for bulk purchase and distribution through Apple Business Manager. PRIVACY Scanned data is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere. Languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)

About

ScanFlow

This app facilitates rapid barcode and QR code scanning for professional use cases like inventory management and bulk data collection. It allows for continuous scanning, instant result organization, and flexible CSV export for various applications.

Highlights
  • Continuous barcode and QR code scanning
  • Instant result history
  • CSV export for Excel and Google Sheets
  • Customizable field configuration
  • Bulk data collection workflow
  • Fast dark-mode interface
Features
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ScanFlow is a fast and professional barcode scanning app built for inventory, warehouse operations, tray tracking, and bulk data collection. Designed for real workflows, ScanFlow helps teams scan barcodes continuously, organize results instantly, and export everything into CSV with flexible field customization. Key features: • Continuous barcode and QR code scanning • Instant result history list • CSV export for Excel, Google Sheets, and Files • Customizable field configuration • Bulk data collection workflow • Fast dark-mode optimized interface • Built for warehouse, retail, logistics, and tray management Whether you are managing stock, tracking trays, recording serial numbers, or collecting links and product codes, ScanFlow keeps your workflow fast and reliable. Perfect for: • Inventory counting • Warehouse receiving • Tray number tracking • Retail stock checks • Barcode logging • CSV data collection

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
ScanFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner at 5.0 against ScanFlow's 1.0. Barcode Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). ScanFlow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). 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. ScanFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update every 10 days, ScanFlow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Scanner versus ScanFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerScanFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki YamajiHENG-HSIEN CHU

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanFlow

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanFlow free?
ScanFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner or ScanFlow?
Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Scanner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ScanFlow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner or ScanFlow have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner nor ScanFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or ScanFlow?
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 10 days, and ScanFlow every 3 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and ScanFlow on October 31, 2026.

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