GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile vs CartSignal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile
Transform your smartphone into a mobile scanner for grocery shopping. Scan items as you add them to your cart to streamline your checkout process. Setup requires a visit to customer service to activate your GIANT Card.
- Mobile scanning
- Grocery shopping
- In-store checkout
- GIANT Card integration
- In-app instructions
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Quickly turn your mobile device into a scanner with our easy-to-use mobile app. Use your smartphone to Scan and bag your groceries while you shop. If you are new to the app, you’ll need to stop by the customer service desk to finish setting up your GIANT Card for SCAN IT! Mobile. In-app instructions available for first-time users. If you experience any difficulties with GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile, visit our Customer Service desk for assistance.
CartSignal
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CartSignal helps you find the best grocery prices near you before you shop. Search products by name or scan a barcode to instantly compare prices across local stores. • Compare real prices submitted by shoppers in your community • Scan barcodes to quickly look up any grocery item • Browse stores near your ZIP code and see what's in stock • Build a grocery list and find which store saves you the most • Submit prices you find to help your neighbors save too CartSignal is community-powered — the more shoppers contribute, the more accurate and useful it becomes for everyone. Join the growing community of smart shoppers in your area.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CartSignal at weekly against GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile's every 3 months. GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3.5 vs 16.4). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile ships an update every 3 months, CartSignal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile | CartSignal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ahold U.S.A, Inc. | CartSignal LLC |
Bugs and requests
GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile
Reported bugs
21 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App crashes after every scan
- App crashes during coupon fetching
- App freezes during shopping trips
- WiFi connection not recognized despite being connected
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- Session expiration mid-checkout
- Card not recognized by app despite valid card
- Barcode scanning focus issues on iPhone 14 Pro
- Double and triple item scanning
- App loses cart data after crash
- Coupon deduction not applied
- Bonus points/dollars not deducting
- Bonus card app conflicts after Scan It use
- Coupons disappearing after login
- App incompatible with certain store locations
- Error messages with no resolution path
- Login failures with correct credentials
- Password creation issues
- Server connection errors
- App not updated in over a year
- Incompatibility with iOS updates
Requested features
15 requests- Integration with main Giant app for unified experience
- Direct in-app payment without register visit
- Combine Scan It Wallet with main Giant account login
- Apple Pay/Android Pay integration without separate wallet
- Bonus card barcode display in app
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- Shopping list creation feature
- Grocery points/dollars redemption in app
- Check all coupons button for bulk selection
- Transaction history viewable outside store
- Multi-item scan quantity adjustment
- Scan to remove items feature
- Integration of two WiFi networks into one
- Face recognition for login
- Battery level warnings before forcing register checkout
- Dedicated Scan It customer service line
CartSignal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile
No in-app purchases
CartSignal
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile free?
Is CartSignal free?
Do GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile or CartSignal have ads?
Which is updated more often, GIANT SCAN IT! Mobile or CartSignal?
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