Comparison

Scan to Sheets vs Barcoder

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

Head to head
About

Scan to Sheets

Features
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Scan To Spreadsheet - Barcode & QR Scanner Turn your phone into a powerful barcode and QR code scanner with advanced spreadsheet export capabilities. Scan To Spreadsheet helps businesses, warehouses, retailers, inventory managers, and field workers collect data faster and eliminate manual typing. Simply scan barcodes or QR codes and instantly save, organize, and export data to XLSX spreadsheets. KEY FEATURES Fast Barcode & QR Scanning Scan 1D and 2D barcodes instantly High-speed continuous scanning Supports most common barcode formats Built-in flashlight for low-light environments Custom Sheets Create unlimited custom sheets Define your own columns and data types Configure required fields and validation rules Reorder columns to match your workflow Add prefixes, suffixes, and formatting options Export to XLSX Export data to XLSX files Share files via Email, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and more Compatible with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Live Scan to PC Send scanned data directly to your computer in real time Perfect for production lines and warehouse operations Automatic synchronization over local Wi-Fi No manual file transfers required Offline Mode Works completely offline Store scans locally on your device Access scan history anytime No internet connection required Edit Before Saving Review scanned values Modify data before export Prevent mistakes and improve data accuracy Scan History View previous scans Search and filter records Delete individual records or entire sessions PERFECT FOR Inventory Management Warehouse Operations Retail Stores Asset Tracking Production Lines Logistics and Shipping Attendance Tracking Product Cataloging Field Data Collection WHY CHOOSE SCAN TO SPREADSHEET? No subscriptions required for core scanning features Works online and offline Professional XLSX export Customizable data collection forms Fast and reliable scanning engine Designed for business productivity Start scanning smarter and save hours of manual data entry every day. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcoder

Features
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Barcoder turns your iPhone into a fast, careful barcode and QR code scanner for retail, stock and deliveries. Scan one code after another, lock onto just the codes you need, keep log, count, checklist and find lists, catch invalid EAN/UPC codes as you scan, and export everything to CSV or TXT. It all works on your iPhone alone — no account, no sign-in. Scan One Code After Another • Continuous scanning adds each code as it's seen — or tap to capture on crowded shelves • Several codes in view? Take the one nearest the centre or all, in reading order • A red aim line reads only the 1D barcode it crosses • Four frame sizes up to full screen; codes outside it are never read • Reads EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 128, 39 and 93, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, QR, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, GS1 DataBar and more • Zoom, torch, tap to focus; pick codes from a photo or type them • A crisp scanner beep or softer sound, haptics and VoiceOver announcements Code Lock: Only the Codes You Want • Learn a lock from a scanned sample or the padlock on the last scan, or set its type, characters, length and start by hand • Then only matching codes are accepted; others on a busy label are ignored • Free; switch saved locks on the scanner Lists for Every Job • Log lists: one row per scan, with time and an optional note • Count lists: scanning a code again adds to its quantity • Checklists: paste the codes you expect or import a CSV or TXT file (Barcoder Pro), then scan: found, missing, over or not on the list • Find lists: paste or type the codes to find, each with a note like a model or size, or take them from another list, or from a file (Barcoder Pro). Other codes are ignored; the card shows the note, "Found 23 of 50" and the same-note count. Copy Missing copies the rest • Duplicate warnings, search, filters, sorting, edits and archiving Catch Mistakes as You Scan • Accept only EAN/UPC codes with a correct check digit, numbers only or your own pattern (Barcoder Pro), within a minimum and maximum length • Codes that fail are rejected with a reason and never reach your list Export and Share • Export any list as CSV or TXT with your choice of columns; CSV opens cleanly in spreadsheets • Share via AirDrop, Mail, Files and more, copy all codes, or export all as one CSV file Type into Your Computer — Optional Get the free Barcoder for Mac (macOS 14 or later) or the free Barcoder for Windows (Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 11) at www.thearktech.com/barcoder and pair once with a QR code. Then every scan is typed into the app in use on your computer, such as a spreadsheet or order system, followed by Enter, Tab or nothing. • Count lists and checklists send each code with its quantity at the end • With your computer out of reach, scans wait on your iPhone and are typed once when you reconnect • Safety: no typing into password fields it detects, terminal apps blocked by default, a cancellable countdown before batches, a pause shortcut • Works with Chinese input methods (Barcoder pastes the text) Barcoder Pro (in-app purchase) Scanning, lists, checking and export on your iPhone are free and unlimited; typing up to 50 codes a day into one computer is free too. Barcoder Pro is available for 6 months, 1 year or lifetime, each a one-time purchase that never renews automatically. It adds: • Unlimited typing into your computer • More than one paired computer • Checklist and find list import from CSV or TXT files • Custom accept patterns Bought it already? Settings › Barcoder Pro › Restore Purchases. Private and Secure • No account, no ads, no analytics, no tracking; your lists stay on your iPhone • Scans go straight to your computer over your local network, end-to-end encrypted — no servers in between, nothing sent to us • A new iPhone connects only after you type the 6-digit code it shows into your computer; turn it off or remove it at any time Barcoder requires iOS 17 or later. Questions or ideas? Email info@thearktech.com

Screenshots

Scan to Sheets4 screens
Barcoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcoder at none against Scan to Sheets's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Scan to Sheets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.39 per month and Barcoder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan to Sheets ships an update weekly, Barcoder every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Scan to Sheets versus Barcoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan to SheetsBarcoder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPham Minh KhaThe Ark Technology Limited

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Scan to Sheets

Subscriptions4
  • PRO Access – Monthly$2.391 Month
  • PRO Access – 3 Months$6.993 Months
  • PRO – 6-Month Access$13.996 Months
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  • PRO Annual Plan$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrate to Pro$79.99
3 purchases

Barcoder

One-time3
  • Barcoder Pro 6 Months$5.99
  • Barcoder Pro 1 Year$9.99
  • Barcoder Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Scan to Sheets free?
Scan to Sheets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcoder free?
Barcoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan to Sheets or Barcoder have ads?
Scan to Sheets shows ads; Barcoder does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan to Sheets or Barcoder?
Scan to Sheets ships an update weekly, and Barcoder every 4 days. Most recently, Scan to Sheets was updated on November 8, 2026 and Barcoder on November 6, 2026.

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