Comparison

TagScanner X vs GS1 Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

TagScanner X

This app enables rapid saving of asset tags using your iPhone's camera. It supports various barcode types and offers four input modes for different scanning needs, including inventory management and quick email generation.

Highlights
  • Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Four input modes (Normal, Inventory, Detail, Email)
  • Automatic location tagging
  • Database view with export options
  • Map integration for scanned locations
  • CSV file export
Features
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TagScanner X allows you to quickly save asset tags using your iPhone's camera, works with most barcodes like both 2D and 1D barcodes such as PDF417, QR, Aztec, EAN, UPC, Code 128, etc. With four different input modes you can find the one for the task that you are trying to complete. Normal mode saves the asset tag, date/time, and the tag's location when you scan the tag without any user interaction. Inventory mode saves the asset tag, date/time, the tag's location, default building, default department, default make and default model when you scan the tag without any user interaction. Detail mode pre-populates a fillable form with the asset tag, date/time, the tag's location, default building, default department, default make and default model when you scan the tag allowing you to change any information before saving the tag to the database. Email mode saves the asset tag, date/time, and the tag's location when you scan the tag without any user interaction, but also pulls up an email with pre-defined email addresses allowing you to send emails quickly regarding the asset tag you just scanned. Using the database view you can copy multiple tags to the clipboard or send a CSV file with all the tag's information to any email address. When viewing an individual tag's information in the database, the app will automatically place a marker on a map of where the tag was scanned.

About

GS1 Barcode Scanner

Features
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With the GS1 Barcode Scanner app, you can quickly and easily scan GS1 barcodes and decode the GS1 Application Identifiers they contain. GS1 Barcode Scanner also stores the scanned barcode in its local database, so you can view and restore GS1 barcodes whenever you need them. Scan GS1 Barcodes Symbols: gs1DataBar, gs1DataBarLimited, gs1DataBarExpanded, dataMatrix, qr, microQR, code128, code39, code93, code39Mod43, aztec, catBody, dogBody, ean13, ean8, upce, pdf417, microPDF417

Screenshots

TagScanner X3 screens
GS1 Barcode Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TagScanner X at $0.99 against GS1 Barcode Scanner's $49.99. TagScanner X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

TagScanner X costs $0.99 and GS1 Barcode Scanner $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TagScanner X ships an update every 3 weeks, GS1 Barcode Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TagScanner X versus GS1 Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagScanner XGS1 Barcode Scanner
Price$0.99 — better$49.99
Rating1.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPALIANTechBinariver LTD

In-app purchases

None

TagScanner X

No in-app purchases

None

GS1 Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TagScanner X free?
TagScanner X costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GS1 Barcode Scanner free?
GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TagScanner X or GS1 Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither TagScanner X nor GS1 Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagScanner X or GS1 Barcode Scanner?
TagScanner X ships an update every 3 weeks, and GS1 Barcode Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, TagScanner X was updated on October 12, 2026 and GS1 Barcode Scanner on October 2, 2026.

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