Comparison

Meraki vs S/N Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Meraki

Manage and monitor your Cisco Meraki networks from your mobile device. Quickly check network status, configure devices, and troubleshoot alerts on the go.

Highlights
  • Network status monitoring
  • Device configuration
  • Alert troubleshooting
  • Switch port configuration
  • Mobile network management
Features
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The power of the Cisco Meraki dashboard, in your pocket. Whether you need to quickly check the status of your networks, configure a misconfigured switch port, or check out an alerting device, the Cisco Meraki mobile experience is here to help. Have general feedback, or a feature that you wish you could use on mobile? Send us a wish from Settings -> Make a wish and let us know! We read them all!

About

S/N Scanner

This app simplifies asset tracking for IT professionals with advanced barcode and OCR scanning. It allows for efficient inventory management, reconciliation, and secure data storage, all without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Barcode & OCR text recognition
  • Import, compare, and reconcile data
  • Remote sync and export (Pro)
  • Multi-image documentation
  • Live scan mode
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Smart duplicate prevention
Features
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Effortless Serial Number Tracking with Advanced Barcode & OCR Scanning S/N Scanner is an enterprise-grade inventory tool for managing IT equipment serial numbers. It combines barcode scanning and OCR to automatically recognize and save label information — saving time and reducing errors. Key Features: • Barcode & OCR Text Recognition Scan barcodes or printed serial numbers quickly and accurately with enhanced image processing. • Import, Compare & Reconcile Import CSV/Excel files and compare against scans. Fuzzy logic surfaces near-matches, missing items, extras, and conflicts for faster audits. • Remote Sync & Export (Pro) - Generate individual PDF reports for each scan record. - Sync scan records to Airtable, Google Sheets, custom REST APIs, or webhooks. - Export CSV and photos in a ZIP and share via apps like WhatsApp or OneDrive. • Multi-Image Documentation Attach multiple tagged photos per asset, organized by project for complete visual records. • Live Scan Mode Hands-free continuous scanning with auto-save. Process hundreds of items without tapping save each time. • Advanced Search & Filtering Find records fast with full-text search, fuzzy match for near-duplicates and typos, date filters (today, this week, this month, custom range), and sorting by date, manufacturer, or product type. • Smart Duplicate Prevention Configurable duplicate detection prevents accidental re-scans with customizable rules per project. • Multi-Language Interface (20+ Languages) UI available in US English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Hindi, Arabic, and more. • OCR Text Recognition (30+ Languages) Supports Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and all major European languages for accurate worldwide scanning. • Bank-Level Security - NIST-recommended encryption (AES-256) protects your local database - Non-reversible password protection - PIN-based access control with secure device storage - All data stored locally — No internet required, no privacy concerns. • Smart Detection Rules Customizable pattern matching for different serial number formats with adjustable confidence scoring. Enterprise Use Cases: Built for IT departments, asset managers, and technicians who need reliable, secure asset tracking across multiple locations. Common Uses: • ITAD Service Management • IT hardware asset management • Laptop and hard disk serial tracking • Audit logs with visual records • Warehouse and office inventories • Repairs, returns, and warranty management • Multi-site inventory coordination Whether in the field or office, S/N Scanner simplifies asset tracking with powerful scanning, bank-level security, and comprehensive international support — all from your phone. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Meraki4 screens
S/N Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S/N Scanner at 100% against Meraki's 56%. S/N Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Meraki's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 9). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. S/N Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $99.99 per year. Meraki asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S/N Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meraki has 1.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Meraki's written reviews are positive against 100% of S/N Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meraki ships an update fortnightly, S/N Scanner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Meraki versus S/N Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerakiS/N Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better9
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerakiCyberSecThreat

Customer experience

Meraki

All ratings1,409 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral5.7%
Negative38.1%

S/N Scanner

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Meraki

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Button presses don't register
  • Icon 🤮
  • Organizations Disappeared
  • Updates made app unusable
  • Incompatible with iPhone XS Max
Show 12 more
  • Phones with a finger print reader broken
  • No support for SAML login
  • Cameras not loading
  • Constant crashing
  • Login barely works
  • Constant re-auth required
  • Incompatible with iPhone X, Xs and Xs Max
  • Cannot log in
  • Does not scale to new phones
  • Website does not load menu on mobile
  • App does not even work
  • App hangs when submitting your two factor code

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Landscape mode
  • SAML login support
  • Wake on LAN
Show 1 more
  • More functionality and close to dashboard

S/N Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Meraki

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

S/N Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Standalone Professional Annual Plan$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Meraki free?
Meraki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S/N Scanner free?
S/N Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meraki or S/N Scanner?
S/N Scanner is rated higher. Meraki averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while S/N Scanner averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Meraki or S/N Scanner have ads?
Neither Meraki nor S/N Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meraki or S/N Scanner?
Meraki ships an update fortnightly, and S/N Scanner every 3 days. Most recently, Meraki was updated on October 20, 2026 and S/N Scanner on October 11, 2026.

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