Comparison

Rumba by Socket Mobile vs Scan

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

Head to head
About

Rumba by Socket Mobile

This web browser is optimized for high-speed barcode scanning and NFC tag reading using compatible hardware. It allows for quick data editing during scans and offers a customizable user interface via a Javascript API for full scanner control.

Highlights
  • High-speed barcode scanning
  • NFC tag reading
  • Quick data editing
  • Customizable UI via Javascript API
  • Full scanner control via Javascript SDK
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Rumba is a web browser that enables high speed, high performance barcode scanning, and NFC tag reading with Socket Mobile barcode scanners and RFID readers. It also provides: - quick data editing at scan time - customizable UI through Javascript API - full scanner control over Javascript based SDK

About

Scan

Capture various data types like barcodes, images, and text from your mobile device and transfer it in real-time to PC or Mac applications and databases. Create custom input forms for efficient data collection, anywhere in the world.

Highlights
  • Mobile data collection
  • Barcode and NFC scanning
  • Image and text capture
  • Real-time data transfer
  • Customizable input forms
  • ODBC database support
  • Direct integration with Office and Google Suite
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Scan-IT to Office is the efficient solution for mobile data acquisition with real-time connectivity to arbitrary PC or Mac applications and databases accessible via ODBC - with enhanced support for Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Sheets and Google Chrome. Captured data like barcodes, NFC tags, texts, numbers, locations or images is transferred via cloud services immediately to targets on your desktop computer. This works regardless of your location, even across different offices, facilities or countries. VERSATILE Data is captured into clearly structured input forms on the smartphone or tablet. Users can select from predefined standard forms or create their own input forms if required. EASY TO USE Scan-IT to Office is ready to use in just a few steps: This data acquisition app is paired with the corresponding target by scanning a QR code. Now the data transfer works on its own: captured bar-codes, pictures, manual inputs, timestamps or location data are automatically sent to their destination. FEATURES • Mobile data collection app for smartphones and tablets • Captures barcodes, NFC tags, images, timestamps, texts, location data and numbers • Real-time data transfer to any PC or Mac application • Store data in any database accessible via ODBC • Insert data directly into Word, Excel, Google Sheets or Google Chrome • Custom and predefined data acquisition forms • End-to-end encryption guarantees maximum privacy & security • Works worldwide, independent of time and place • For single and multi-user scenarios FREE DEMO The app is available as free trial, a paid subscription unlocks all functions. Without a subscription, the app replaces collected data at random intervals with a demo text and/or a notification is displayed. IMPORTANT NOTICE To use this app, you need to install the additionally required Scan-IT to Office software (available for free) on your desktop computer: Scan-IT to Office Tools enable arbitrary PC or Mac applications and ODBC-databases to receive data collected with the app. Download the tools using this link: https://www.tec-it.com/stodownload Scan-IT to Office Add-Ins are dedicated Add-Ins for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and Google Chrome, which provide optimized and seamless data acquisition functionality. Install the desired Add-In directly in the host application or from the respective store: • Microsoft Word / Microsoft Excel: https://appsource.microsoft.com/product/office/wa104381026 • Google Sheets: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/oeggkbdldochacapfbnbmhghcfinaehh • Google Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scan-it-to-office/ijemakhbbjajapbmdonhjmfkkcpliafp FREE SUPPORT In case of questions, please contact us at support@tec-it.com (E-Mail), TECITSupport (Skype) or visit https://www.tec-it.com/sto. SUBSCRIPTION POLICY • Monthly, quarterly or yearly subscriptions are available • When buying a subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • You may also manage your subscriptions via App Store. • Auto-renewal of a subscription may be turned off by going to your Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Terms of use and privacy: https://www.tec-it.com/download/PDF/TEC-IT_AGB_EN.pdf

Screenshots

Rumba by Socket Mobile3 screens
Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rumba by Socket Mobile at none against Scan's 3. Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, rating, 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. Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Rumba by Socket Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rumba by Socket Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rumba by Socket Mobile ships an update every 16 months, Scan every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Rumba by Socket Mobile versus Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRumba by Socket MobileScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews—66.4% of reviews
Number of ratings11.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocket MobileTEC-IT Datenverarbeitung GmbH

Customer experience

Rumba by Socket Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scan

All ratings1,146 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative27.4%

Bugs and requests

Rumba by Socket Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Scan

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes on certain devices
  • Syncing issues with Excel/Google Sheets
  • Inconsistent barcode scanning behavior
  • Subscription management problems
  • Unreliable camera integration

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for QR codes
  • Improve integration with other apps
  • Allow offline data capture
  • Provide more pricing options
  • Enhance user documentation

In-app purchases

None

Rumba by Socket Mobile

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$22.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Rumba by Socket Mobile free?
Rumba by Socket Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scan free?
Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rumba by Socket Mobile or Scan?
Rumba by Socket Mobile is rated higher. Rumba by Socket Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Scan averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Rumba by Socket Mobile or Scan have ads?
Neither Rumba by Socket Mobile nor Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rumba by Socket Mobile or Scan?
Rumba by Socket Mobile ships an update every 16 months, and Scan every 6 weeks. Most recently, Rumba by Socket Mobile was updated on November 6, 2026 and Scan on November 6, 2026.

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