Comparison

WatchBar vs Scan2List

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

Head to head
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WatchBar

Features
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Barcode Power, Wherever You Are WatchBar is your complete barcode solution β€” generate, scan, save, and display barcodes on iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're at checkout, redeeming rewards, or managing product codes, WatchBar keeps your essentials ready at a glance. All for a one-time $0.99 purchase. No ads. No subscriptions. No sign-in required. CORE FEATURES Generate Barcodes Instantly Create barcodes from any number with support for 70+ formats including: β€’ UPC Family (UPC-A, UPC-E) β€’ EAN Family (EAN-13, EAN-8) β€’ QR Codes & Micro QR β€’ Code 128, Code 39, Code 25, Codabar β€’ Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec β€’ GS1 DataBar (PLU barcodes) β€’ ITF-14, Han Xin, MaxiCode β€’ Postal codes (USPS, Royal Mail, Australia Post) …and many more specialized formats! Advanced Barcode Scanning Professional-grade camera scanning with precision controls: β€’ Real-time detection of 70+ barcode formats β€’ Torch/flashlight toggle for low-light scanning β€’ Pinch-to-zoom (1.5x–3x) for distant barcodes β€’ Double-tap auto-focus for perfect clarity β€’ Haptic feedback & audio confirmation β€’ Selective format scanning β€” choose which types to detect β€’ Instant barcode details and data display PLU Database β€” 235 Produce Codes Never search for produce codes again: β€’ Comprehensive database of fruits, vegetables, and organic items β€’ Search by name or code β€’ Filter by category (Fruits, Vegetables, Organic) β€’ One-tap barcode generation from any PLU β€’ Integrated into widgets for instant access Save & Organize Your Barcodes β€’ Save unlimited barcodes with custom labels β€’ Automatic generation and scanning history β€’ Searchable history with full details β€’ All data stored securely on your device β€” not the cloud Share & Export β€’ Share barcodes via Messages, Email, AirDrop, and more β€’ Export data in JSON, XML, or plain text formats β€’ Selective data export (saved barcodes, history, scans) β€’ Full backup capabilities for data portability APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION Full watchOS App β€’ Native Apple Watch app with complete barcode functionality β€’ Seamless sync of saved barcodes and history β€’ Generate and display barcodes on your wrist β€’ Access PLU database from your Watch β€’ Scan hands-free at stores, events, or memberships Watch Complications β€’ Four complication types: circular, corner, rectangular, inline β€’ Quick-launch shortcuts to Saved Barcodes, Library, or History β€’ Display directly on your watch face for instant access WIDGETS & LIVE ACTIVITIES iOS Widgets β€’ Home screen widgets for PLU codes and favorites β€’ Lock screen widgets (iOS 16.2+) for instant barcode access β€’ Configurable widget content and sizes Live Activities & Dynamic Island β€’ Display active barcodes on Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 Pro+) β€’ Persistent lock screen Live Activities for scanning β€’ Multiple barcode activities with easy management BUILT FOR EVERYONE β€” FULL ACCESSIBILITY WatchBar is designed to be accessible to all users: β€’ VoiceOver Support β€” Complete screen reader accessibility with custom actions β€’ Dynamic Type β€” Responsive text sizing up to extra large sizes β€’ High Contrast Mode β€” Enhanced contrast with thicker borders and bold fonts β€’ Reduce Motion β€” Respects motion sensitivity settings β€’ Color-Blind Friendly β€” Non-color status indicators (patterns and icons) β€’ Minimum Touch Targets β€” 44Γ—44pt tap areas for easy interaction β€’ All controls accessible via assistive technologies PRIVACY & DATA OWNERSHIP Your data, your control: β€’ All barcodes stored locally on your device β€’ No cloud sync, no account required β€’ Export your complete data library anytime β€’ No tracking, no analytics, no third parties β€’ Full privacy policy transparency WHY WATCHBAR? Because you deserve simplicity β€” no clutter, no logins, no recurring fees. Just clean, fast, and reliable barcode access wherever you go. Download WatchBar today and carry your codes with confidence β€” all for $0.99.

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Scan2List

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With Scan2List you take a photo of a shelf, a box or a stack of parcels, and the app reads every barcode and QR code in the photo at once. It turns them into a list that you share as a CSV file and open in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. So you don't have to scan each code on its own. How it works: you take a photo, and the app finds the barcodes in it, even 30 or 40 at once. You add single items with the live scan by holding the camera on the code for a moment. If you scan the same item more than once, the app counts up the quantity instead of listing it twice. When you're done, you share the list, for example via AirDrop or email. You create a separate list for every shelf, room or job. When you export, you choose which columns go into the file, such as code, quantity, time or note. The file opens correctly in Excel, special characters included. You can also copy the codes and paste them somewhere else. The app reads all common codes, for example EAN, UPC, Code 128, QR and Data Matrix, and works without internet. Your photos stay on your iPhone. Scanning, live scan and export are free with no limits. The free version shows ads. With Scan2List Pro the ads are gone, as a monthly or yearly subscription. For inventory counts there is also the inventory mode. You load a list of what should be there, for example from your till, from Excel or from scan2list.de. You can also open a CSV file in Scan2List straight from Files, Mail or AirDrop. While you take photos, the app shows what is missing, where the quantity is off and what is not on the list. For things without a barcode, you create numbers and print labels. Scan2List works well for shops, warehouses, restaurants, clubs, event organizers, IT departments, libraries and for your move. Missing something or have a question? Write to us right from the app under β€œSettings”. We reply as quickly as we can and try to build your wishes in. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://streetbingo.net/en/apps/scan2list/privacy

Screenshots

WatchBar4 screens
Scan2List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scan2List at Free against WatchBar's $0.99. Scan2List also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 days). WatchBar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Scan2List is free to download; WatchBar costs $0.99 up front. Scan2List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WatchBar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WatchBar ships an update every 4 days, Scan2List every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 1 level
WatchBar versus Scan2List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatchBarScan2List
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size78 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTravis PeeblesLaurin von Brandt

In-app purchases

None

WatchBar

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan2List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is WatchBar free?
WatchBar costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan2List free?
Scan2List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WatchBar or Scan2List have ads?
Scan2List shows ads; WatchBar does not.
Which is updated more often, WatchBar or Scan2List?
WatchBar ships an update every 4 days, and Scan2List every 2 days. Most recently, WatchBar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Scan2List on October 31, 2026.

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