TagScanner X vs GS1 Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
GS1 Barcode Scanner
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | TagScanner X | GS1 Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $49.99 |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PALIANTech | Binariver LTD |
In-app purchases
TagScanner X
No in-app purchases
GS1 Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TagScanner X free?
Is GS1 Barcode Scanner free?
Do TagScanner X or GS1 Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, TagScanner X or GS1 Barcode Scanner?
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