Scaflow vs Serial Collector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scaflow
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Scaflow is an app that lets you use your iPhone as a barcode reader for your PC. With Scaflow, you can scan barcodes on your iPhone and automatically enter them on your PC. It helps streamline PC input without needing a dedicated handheld scanner. PC connection uses the desktop app Koyomi-Link. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed in Koyomi-Link to set up the connection easily. This update improves image scanning and history features. You can read barcodes and QR codes contained in images selected from your photo library and save them as history. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction processes such as brightness and contrast adjustments to improve detection. The update also adds progress display during image scanning, a view for checking images that failed to scan, and restoration of the last viewed history page. ■ Main Features ・Fast barcode scanning ・Automatically enter scanned content on your PC ・QR code connection with Koyomi-Link ・Scan barcodes and QR codes from images ・Progress display during image scanning ・Save scan history ・Check recent history ・View history details ・Copy, resend, and delete from history ・Check images that failed to scan ・Manage history by page ・Restore the last viewed history page ・Export history as CSV ・Simple and intuitive operation ■ Supported Barcodes Scaflow supports major barcode formats including JAN / UPC / Code128 / GS1-128 / Code39 / ITF / Codabar / QR Code / Data Matrix / PDF417 / Aztec. For Codabar / NW-7, you can change how start and stop characters are handled in settings. ■ PC Connection A desktop app called Koyomi-Link is required for PC connection. Connect your iPhone and PC to the same Wi-Fi network, then scan the QR code displayed by Koyomi-Link to set up the connection. For details, please visit the official website. https://shopkoyomi.com/app/scaflow/ ■ Image Scanning You can select images from your photo library and read barcodes or QR codes contained in them. For images that are difficult to read, the app tries multiple correction methods such as brightness and contrast adjustments. If an image does not contain a barcode or scanning fails, it can also be saved as failed history. In the history detail screen, you can check a thumbnail of the image that failed to scan. ■ History Features Scanned barcodes can be saved as history. On the scan screen, you can quickly check recent history, and in the history list you can organize records by page. From history details, you can copy the value or resend it to your PC. You can also share history as CSV, making it useful for later review and organization. ■ Recommended For ・People who want to improve barcode input work ・People who want to use an iPhone instead of a handheld scanner ・Inventory management and workflow improvement ・Reading barcodes and QR codes from images ・Checking scanned barcodes later ・Saving and sharing history as CSV ・Switching input sequences depending on the task ■ Pro Version The Pro version provides the following features: ・Freely edit sequences ・Add text input and key operations ・Change input order ・Duplicate, delete, and reorder sequence rows ・Profile features - Save profiles - Load profiles - Duplicate profiles - Rename profiles - Reorder profiles - Overwrite profiles - Create new profiles ■ Notes ・Your PC and iPhone must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network ・Initial setup is required on the Koyomi-Link side ・Image scanning accuracy depends on image brightness, focus, angle, and barcode condition
Serial Collector
Easily capture, organize, and share equipment serial numbers on-site using barcode scanning, live camera OCR, or manual entry. Export data to Excel or text files for seamless reporting and management. All data is stored locally for enhanced privacy and security.
- Barcode & QR scanner
- Live camera OCR
- Manual entry
- Customizable equipment types
- Status tagging
- Notes for entries
- Excel & text export
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Serial Collector – Smart Serial Number Management Made Easy Collect equipment serial numbers fast. Export to Excel in one tap. SerialCollector is the fastest way to capture, organize, and share equipment serial numbers on-site — whether you're doing an install, audit, or inventory check. Three ways to capture serials: Barcode & QR scanner — point and scan any label instantly Live camera OCR — read printed text directly from the label with a draggable scan region Manual entry — type it in when labels are worn or inaccessible Stay organized on the job: Select the equipment type from a customizable dropdown — add your own types anytime Tag each serial with a status: Good, Faulty, Needs Check, Retired, or Unknown Add a note to any entry for extra context All data saves automatically and survives app restarts Export and share your way: Excel (.xlsx) — export your full session as a real Excel file with columns for serial number, equipment type, status, capture method, notes, and timestamp. Open it in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets for easy filtering and reporting Text file (.txt) — clean plain-text report you can paste anywhere Share via Viber, Messenger, Email, AirDrop, or any app on your device Built for field work: No account, no cloud, no internet required — everything stays on your device All data is stored locally and never shared with third parties You focus on your work — Serial Collector handles the boring part. Stop typing. Start scanning. Stay organized. Your Privacy Matters: • View our Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/serial-collector/home/policy • And Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scaflow at weekly against Serial Collector's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Scaflow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Serial Collector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scaflow ships an update weekly, Serial Collector every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Scaflow | Serial Collector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Satoshi Sakuma | Tien Hoang |
In-app purchases
Scaflow
- Scaflow Pro$5.99
Serial Collector
- One-time payment$4.99









