Comparison

QR Scanner vs Scan2List

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

Head to head
About

QR Scanner

Features
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[ Professional QR/Barcode Scanner for Business ] More than just a QR scanner. QR Scanner is a productivity tool designed to efficiently handle bulk scanning tasks. --- [KEY FEATURE] Batch Scan Mode Scan multiple QR codes or barcodes continuously without stopping. - No result popup interrupting your workflow - Automatic duplicate detection and filtering - Real-time scan counter to track progress - View all results at once when finished Use Cases: * Warehouse inventory - Quickly scan hundreds of products * Event check-in - Continuous scanning of attendee QR tickets * Libraries/Bookstores - Bulk book barcode entry * Logistics centers - Batch processing of shipping labels --- [POWERFUL EXPORT] CSV & Text Use your scanned data directly in Excel or Spreadsheets. - CSV format: Spreadsheet compatible, perfect for data analysis - Text format: Simple list sharing - Organized by scan time, code type, and content - Instant sharing via email, messages, or cloud --- [12+ Barcode Formats Supported] - QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 - EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E (retail barcodes) - Code 128, Code 39, Code 93 (industrial) - ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5 --- [Scan History Management] - All scans automatically saved - Sort by date/time - Add notes to each item - Export entire history - Delete individual or all records --- [Additional Features] - Scan from photos: Screenshots, saved images - Flash support: Scan in dark environments - Instant copy & share: One-tap clipboard copy - Auto URL detection: Open web links in Safari - 30+ languages supported --- [Perfect For] - Small business owners managing inventory - Event and seminar organizers - Logistics and delivery workers - Library and bookstore staff - Asset management professionals - Researchers collecting data --- Download now and boost your scanning productivity!

About

Scan2List

Instantly digitize inventory by taking photos of barcodes and QR codes. Automatically generate shareable lists in CSV format for easy import into spreadsheet software. Optimize your stocktaking process with advanced features for various professional and personal needs.

Highlights
  • Multi-barcode scanning from photos
  • Live barcode scanning with quantity counting
  • Export lists as CSV for Excel/Google Sheets
  • Inventory mode for stocktaking
  • Works offline
  • Supports various common barcode types
Features
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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 “Settings”. 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

QR Scanner3 screens
Scan2List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Scanner at none against Scan2List's 2. Scan2List's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Scan2List sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, Scan2List every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Scanner versus Scan2List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ScannerScan2List
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer4Hours SoftLaurin von Brandt

In-app purchases

None

QR Scanner

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan2List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan2List free?
Scan2List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Scanner or Scan2List have ads?
Both QR Scanner and Scan2List show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Scanner or Scan2List?
QR Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan2List every 2 days. Most recently, QR Scanner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scan2List on November 9, 2026.

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