Quick verdict
- What it is
- Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
- At a glance
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- Free to download
Categories and search queries
Official categories
- Shopping
- Utilities
AppCorpus categories
Key functions
| Function | Availability | Access | Scope | Evidence |
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| Free app | Yes | Free | — | Store published |
Screens
App Store
6 store screenshots
Pricing & paywalls
App Store
- Free
Ratings & reviews
App Store
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2/5Not the developer's fault
So, I downloaded this app mainly because I saw the G1 commercial and was so mad the G1 can do this, but my fabulous iPhone cannot. And while, after reading the reviews I was expecting complete utter failure - I was surprisingly surprised :) After about 64 or so tries, I actually got it to work...once. But then again, that's not entirely the developer's fault mainly because it has to do with the precision of the picture. But, if you have patience, really good lighting, and friends that are easily impressed...this app does the trick. Keep in mind, if you're planning on going to the store and comparing prices of things with this app, you're going to be horribly dissapointed. However, if you're like me and enjoy sitting on the floor scanning all of your old movies 25 times until it works, then this is it!
tolsted · 31 Jul 2026
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3/5Great job incorporating feedback of previous versions
This version is significant improvement over previous version which I gave one star that I felt it did not even deserve. My key complaint then was the assumption made by the application developer that the average user would be able to keep the camera steady enough to get a correct scan on the first try. I even suggested they incorporate image stabilizing software. Well I am pleased to say the new live scan feature worked on the first try. I was at Costco and I wanted to get information on a Casio keyboard. I opened the application and positioned the phone so the UPC was visible. And before I knew it, the scan completed and it was actually correct on the first try! I was pleasantly surprised. The capture button on the screen that made it that much more difficult to get a steady image is gone in this version! I see myself using this more often now. However I wonder how well it will worked on curved surfaces such as a soda bottle...
CoolRunnings123 · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Works great, saves $$$
This app has helped me find a product on the Internet many times when a local store doesn't have the size or color I'm looking for. It also helps me figure out whether the local price is reasonable considering the help I'm getting, and the "speed" of local pickup. It has saved me some major $$$ when the online price has been significantly less. In most store lighting the barcode scanner works perfectly (with both my older 3GS phone/iOS 3, and my newer 4 iPhone), and the search feature is reliable. Sometimes I have to search the product box for the correct barcode (shoes often have two different barcodes), but only one will scan into pic2shop. I love this little app, and it's one of the few I haven't put away into a folder on my iPhone 4.
Kristin1958 · 31 Jul 2026
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5/5Great app!
Ok people who are saying that the scanner doesn't find any of the products they scan are obviously not scanning the right items. The scanner does not recognize food, drinks, living things, etc. because those things are not sold on the Internet. The scanner does not get data from stores! The scanner does recognize almost all videos and books. It also recognizes most everyday items such as cleaning products, electronics, etc. If it's sold on the Internet(not including eBay or other sites that let any person advertise things they want to sell), it may be recognized by the scanner.
Samuelson yes · 31 Jul 2026
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4/5Interesting Application
Using a 3G S Camera It does work prvided you have read the directions and have the proper lighting. Functionality is a little slim. It would be nice to choose what stores we get our search results from; however I dont think there is a suitable online database which you can seach UPC codes for price comparison yet. I spent a good 30 minutes today scanning books movies and misc products to see if it could be useful during a shopping trip, but not really satisfied from where the price results came from which were mostly online stores I had never heard of. loads of potential here and its a free app.
Mellow129 · 31 Jul 2026
Privacy & accessibility
App Store
Privacy
- Data Not Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Third-Party Advertising — Location — Coarse Location Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Identifiers Developer declared
- Data Not Linked to You — Location Developer declared
Accessibility
No accessibility labels collected yet.
Versions
App Store
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3.0.1
-completely redesigned user interface (3.0) -faster barcode scanning (3.0) -fixed bug that occasionally caused blank results
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3.11
- Faster, easier barcode scanning on all iPhone models - Searches public libraries near you - Many, many more retailers
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3.20
- Where to buy, see availability in local stores - Search public libraries near you - Many, many more retailers and products - Bug fix (blank result screen)
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3.30
- share your scans on Facebook and more - iPod Touch support - local stores and public libraries (3.20)
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4.0
-iOS 4 support
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4.0.1
Bug fixes in user interface iOS4 support (version 4.0)
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4.1
-faster scanning with the new iOS4 functions -fixed bug when used as external scanner by other app
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5.0
Faster and easier scanning Light switch (iPhone 4)
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5.5
QR code scanner (visit link, add contact to address book, etc) More products and more stores
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5.6
Twitter support. Now scans upside down! EAN-8 and UPC-E (short codes) are enabled. Bug fixes.
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6.0
Crisp new graphics More stores Faster barcode scanner and QR code reader
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6.1
- Support for iPhone 5 - Improved Facebook integration - Updated barcode scanner - Now available in Spanish, Italian and Danish!
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6.2
Bug fixes
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6.3
Updated look. Latest barcode and QR code scanners. Ready for the latest devices and iOS versions. Fixes scanner problems on older devices. Many thanks to all of you who have been using pic2shop for years! We have more surprises in store, so stay tuned!
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6.3.1
Bug and compatibility fixes.
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6.3.2
Fix callback with scanned barcode to other app on iOS9
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6.3.3
Fixes black screen on iPod Touch
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7.0
NEW: Scan barcodes and QR codes directly in Messages! Instantly text product info. Easier sharing via the standard iOS sheet. Various bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using pic2shop, some of you since 2009! If you have a minute, please leave a review, it is deeply appreciated.
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7.0.1
NEW: Scan barcodes and QR codes directly in Messages! Instantly text product info. Easier sharing via the standard iOS sheet. More bug fixes and improvements! Thank you for using pic2shop, some of you since 2009! If you have a minute, please leave a review, it is deeply appreciated.
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7.1
Updated for iPhone X
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7.2
Better sharing options Even faster and more robust barcode scanner
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7.3
Smaller, streamlined app More improvements to the barcode scanner
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7.4
New and faster barcode scanner Works on damaged or dirty barcodes What's not new: 100% private and independent!
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8.0
Latest and greatest barcode scanner SDK (v7.3). Faster and even more robust when barcodes are small, dirty, reflective, etc.
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8.0.1
· 19 Nov 2025
Our latest barcode scanner SDK. Fixes scanner when launched from another app or web site
Alternatives
- OneScan: Compare Prices Fast — Same category + similar ratings
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Availability by market
- US
Data quality & evidence
- Page completeness
- Live store listing
- Last verified
- 31 Jul 2026
- Sources
- App Store
- Independent summary has not been published yet.