The Barcode Scanner Android App Review

Believe it or not, there really does seem to be an app for almost anything you could think of. Best of all, many Android apps are free. When I purchased the Droid 2, I read a list of the top apps available and one that caught my eye was the Barcode Scanner. I was also told about this app while looking at phones in the Verizon store. The premise behind the Barcode Scanner is that you're supposed to be able to scan a barcode and be told the prices of the item in various stores in the your area and online. In other words, it allows you make sure you're getting the best price possible. Would this app really be useful? You better believe it.

When I first installed the Barcode Scanner Android app, I couldn't help but scan various items throughout the house. Some items it wasn't able to find, but others were easily found on Amazon. Because I live in such a small town and the nearest big city is 50 miles away, I didn't expect to see the prices of local stores. That doesn't mean this app is any less useful. In fact, it's helped me make the best choices and save money.

I find myself using the Barcode Scanner app quite a bit and while I often use it for small purchases, I imagine that it will save me a lot of money when it comes time to purchase larger items. For example, when it comes time to purchase a new TV, I will probably visit my local Walmart and it will be nice to compare the prices at the store to the prices online.

To use the app, you need to first make sure that you have adequate lighting for the phone to be able to recognize the barcode. You will then hit the camera button while holding the phone over the barcode. It can take a couple seconds for the camera to identify the code. The app will then give you prices and the options to do a product search, web search or visit Google Shopper, which will give you reviews of the product, local prices and other information.

The Barcode Scanner app is free and I rate it 5 out 5 stars. This Android app is simply a must have if you love shopping and want to save money. In all honestly, this app could save you a few hundred dollars on your next big purchase. Best of all, you won't have to go all over town to find that price because the app will tell you exactly where that price is.