Comparison

Instica vs Barcode Sender

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

Head to head
About

Instica

Manage your entire resale inventory across multiple online marketplaces from a single platform. Streamline listing, pricing, and order tracking to maintain accurate records and optimize your sales.

Highlights
  • Cross-marketplace inventory tracking
  • Listing creation and management
  • Barcode scanning and catalog search
  • Order and payout monitoring
  • Duplicate and missing detail detection
  • Instant inventory search
Features
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Instica — one inventory across every marketplace. Track, price, and sell without the spreadsheets. Import what you already have, add new items in seconds, and keep every listing accurate across every channel — all from one place. Built for resellers who run their business on eBay, Mercari, and beyond: - Import existing listings from your connected marketplaces - Add items fast with barcode scanning and catalog search - Track condition grades, notes, and item details per piece - Monitor orders and payouts across all your selling channels - Catch duplicates and missing details before they cost you - Search and browse your full inventory instantly Whether you're flipping 10 items or managing hundreds, Instica keeps your catalog clean, your listings consistent, and your margins visible. Privacy Policy: https://instica.com/privacy/ Terms of Use EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Barcode Sender

Transform your phone into a powerful barcode scanner that directly inputs data into your Google Sheets. Configure columns for timestamps, quantities, and locations, and update existing rows or append new ones seamlessly. No PC or desktop software required.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes into Google Sheets
  • Configure custom data columns
  • Update existing spreadsheet rows
  • Search and browse scanned data on mobile
  • Share sheet configurations
  • Works on mobile data without WiFi
Features
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Your phone is now a barcode scanner for Google Sheets. Scan a barcode. It appears in your spreadsheet. That's it. No PC required. No desktop software. No CSV exports. Just point your phone's camera at a barcode and the data lands in the exact column you configured — from anywhere, on any network. — WHAT IT DOES • Scan barcodes and QR codes directly into Google Sheets • Configure which columns receive data: timestamps, quantities, locations, custom fields • Update existing rows or append new ones • Search and browse your scanned data on your phone • Share sheet configurations across your team — WHO IT'S FOR Warehouse teams counting inventory. Field technicians tracking equipment. Retail staff logging shipments. Anyone who types barcodes into spreadsheets and wishes they didn't. — WHY TEAMS CHOOSE BARCODE SENDER 2-minute setup. Open the app, connect your Google Sheet, configure your columns. Done. No PC needed. Other apps require desktop software running on a computer. We don't. Your phone talks directly to Google Sheets via the cloud. Works on mobile data. Scan from a warehouse floor, a loading dock, or a parking lot. No WiFi required. Your data stays yours. We use Google authentication. Your spreadsheet stays in your Google account. We never store your data. Custom columns. Map barcode data to specific columns. Add timestamps, quantities, aisle locations, or any custom field. Update in place. Scan a barcode that already exists in your sheet and update its row instead of creating a duplicate. — SUPPORTED FORMATS QR Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec — PRICING Free tier available. No scan limits that interrupt your work. No surprise paywalls mid-session. Built by the team behind Barcode to PC (4.7, 500+ reviews). We've been building barcode tools since 2016. stars

Screenshots

Instica4 screens
Barcode Sender4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Instica at 5.0 against Barcode Sender's 3.0. Barcode Sender's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and ads 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. Instica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Barcode Sender asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instica holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Instica versus Barcode Sender: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInsticaBarcode Sender
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeux, LLCFilippo Tortomasi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Instica

Subscriptions2
  • Instica Starter7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Instica Pro$19.991 Month
None

Barcode Sender

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instica free?
Instica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Sender free?
Barcode Sender is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instica or Barcode Sender?
Instica is rated higher. Instica averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barcode Sender averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Instica or Barcode Sender have ads?
Neither Instica nor Barcode Sender shows ads.

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