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The information below should apply to any smartphone, regardless of the manufacturer.

The Best Barcode Scanner for iPhone: Barcode Scanner

Simple to use interface.

BarcodeScanner app

Quick and efficent barcode/QR code scanner.

Activate the flashlight for scanning in dark scenarios.

History of all past scans.

ShopSavvy app

Create your own QR codes.

$2.99 a month for a barcode app feels expensive.

Web search merely dumps you into a Google web page.

GoodReads app

Available only for iOS devices.

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When You Want the Best Deal: ShopSavvy

Fast way to research pricing.

Save scanned items to account.

The Discogs app

Notifications for deals you probably don’t care about.

No way to remove ads.

Merely scan any item to compare the best prices across the app’s database of retailers.

Out of Milk app

Once an item is scanned, the mobile app recommends different purchasing options and products.

Keep an Inventory of Your Library: GoodReads

Extremely accurate.

Scan either the barcode or entire book cover.

Includes a great community for readers.

No easy way to compare book pricing.

Provided reviews are limited to Goodreads.

Join The Vinyl Revolution With Ease: Discogs

Vast database of vinyl releases from around the world.

Other formats include cassette, minidisc, 8-track, reel to reel, and CD.

Excellent scanning feature for physical media.

Active, vibrant community for hobbyists.

Community features are limited mostly to the website.

Obscure media releases may not be listed.

Not all vinyl records have barcodes.

Similar to the Goodreads app, Discogs allows you to scan and sort your vinyl records.

Discogs also includes an avid community of vinyl fans to chat with after you’ve imported your collection.

Make the Perfect Grocery List: Out of Milk

A great way to track your food products.

Sort foods into a shopping or pantry list.

Food products require manual price entry.

No local retailer pricing given for scanned items.