Comparison

Scan2List vs ScanFlow

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

Head to head
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

About

ScanFlow

This app facilitates rapid barcode and QR code scanning for professional use cases like inventory management and bulk data collection. It allows for continuous scanning, instant result organization, and flexible CSV export for various applications.

Highlights
  • Continuous barcode and QR code scanning
  • Instant result history
  • CSV export for Excel and Google Sheets
  • Customizable field configuration
  • Bulk data collection workflow
  • Fast dark-mode interface
Features
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ScanFlow is a fast and professional barcode scanning app built for inventory, warehouse operations, tray tracking, and bulk data collection. Designed for real workflows, ScanFlow helps teams scan barcodes continuously, organize results instantly, and export everything into CSV with flexible field customization. Key features: • Continuous barcode and QR code scanning • Instant result history list • CSV export for Excel, Google Sheets, and Files • Customizable field configuration • Bulk data collection workflow • Fast dark-mode optimized interface • Built for warehouse, retail, logistics, and tray management Whether you are managing stock, tracking trays, recording serial numbers, or collecting links and product codes, ScanFlow keeps your workflow fast and reliable. Perfect for: • Inventory counting • Warehouse receiving • Tray number tracking • Retail stock checks • Barcode logging • CSV data collection

Screenshots

Scan2List4 screens
ScanFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scan2List at 5.0 against ScanFlow's 1.0. Scan2List also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). ScanFlow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and ScanFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan2List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan2List ships an update every 2 days, ScanFlow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scan2List versus ScanFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan2ListScanFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLaurin von BrandtHENG-HSIEN CHU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan2List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

ScanFlow

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$3.99

Questions

Is Scan2List free?
Scan2List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanFlow free?
ScanFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scan2List or ScanFlow?
Scan2List is rated higher. Scan2List averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ScanFlow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scan2List or ScanFlow have ads?
Scan2List shows ads; ScanFlow does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan2List or ScanFlow?
Scan2List ships an update every 2 days, and ScanFlow every 3 days. Most recently, Scan2List was updated on November 9, 2026 and ScanFlow on October 31, 2026.

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