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ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner
Tested version: 4.0.9
Latest version: 6.0.7
Requires Android: from 2.2
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Summary
If you’re an impulse buyer, chances are you've purchased something only to discover that the shop around the block was selling the very same item at a much better price. This has happened to me more than a few times, which is why I began my quest for an app that can help me locate the item that I’m after for the best possible price. My research so far has come up with "ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner". Read on to find out more.
Features & Use
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First impression: price comparisons on the go
A lot of shoppers are making use of new media to compare prices, especially when making more substantial purchases. "ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner" allows you to do just that, the advantage being that you can use it when you’re out and about, and you don’t have to comb through endless websites, reviews, price comparisons and whatnot. The app presents you with a neat and tidy overview of the product, including prices (both in the internet and in store locations) and reviews.
What makes "ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner" fun to use is the app’s flexibility. There are quite a few price-comparison apps floating around the Android market, but most of them are limited to scanning the barcodes of products. "ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner" lets users enter texts themselves using the keyboard. This can be really useful when you don’t know the exact name of a product, or if you want to compare similar products.
ShopSavvy also has a pretty nifty price-alert function. Users may enter a price which they deem fair, and if the product they’re looking for becomes available for that price they will be notified, either via the app or email. What this means is that you have a clever little watch dog at your service, ready to inform you that the object of your desire has become available for what you feel is an adequate price.
The app also has a wish list function (similar to the one on Amazon) which allows you to put products in your virtual basket in order to compare them or keep track of things that might make nice Christmas gifts, etc.
Bottom Line:
We were impressed by "ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner"’s overall performance. The app’s usability, speed and power spectrum are all very good. The app’s catalogue of available products isn’t complete, but we can live with that. All in all, the app is on the right track towards becoming a real ‘must have’ app.
Screen & Controls
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"ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner"’s overall look is clean: it isn’t visually overwhelming and information is relayed in a logical manner. The scanner works especially well thanks to the flashlight on the scan screen. Tap on the lightning bolt in order to increase the brightness for your scans. Please note that this function isn’t available for all devices.
Speed & Stability
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"ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner" is available as soon as you click on the app icon. Searches take a few seconds to load.
There were no technical issues with the app’s performance or stability during the testing period.
Price/Performance Ratio
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"ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner" is available for free from the Android Market, though additional costs may arise according to your provider's rates for internet access.
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A Google User, May 15, 2013
Better before the up date Still crap Force closes, very slow, does not find items and can not add items to stores.I used to think this was the greatest app now I am uninstalling....still a pos app even after the latest update ..sgs3!
A Google User, May 15, 2013
Take out the stream of other peoples scans. NO ONE CARES, and it rapes my battery.
A Google User, May 15, 2013
I Wanted To Love It 1) Doesn't hold my lists. I have to log on each time. 2) Fails to locate products locally. Not even the big hitters like Wal-Mart or Target. 3) Rarely finds products on line.
A Google User, May 14, 2013
Too many permissions! Why the need to Discover Known Accounts? This app doesn't need that permission! I'm sick and tired of Devs asking for that permission! 1 star, and won't update till it gets removed!
A Google User, May 14, 2013
works well but hard to focus it works with ease but hard to focus the camera
A Google User, May 14, 2013
Thanks for nada. So Toys R Us has the best price on Advantage Flea Killer for cats? Yeah, I'm going to rush right over. UNINSTALL
A Google User, May 13, 2013
Scanned a packet of fags.... Came up as a babies crib. Seriously, how can Mayfair ciggies come up as a kiddies thing? A waste of space.
A Google User, May 13, 2013
Broken? Will fins some items, crashes/errors on others. Used to be consistent. I thought it was just updating, so I uninstalled it and reonstalled...same results...was great when it worked.
A Google User, May 12, 2013
very little local participation ShopSavvy has recently cleaned up there app, its actually useful now. But still only a few big name chains paticipate so results are "obvious"
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Won't scan anymore Used to work flawlessly, after an update, scanner stopped working and app would constantly force close. HTC Rezound.
A Google User, May 10, 2013
USA optimised scanner App works well but of little use for consumers not living in USA
A Google User, May 10, 2013
Boo Takes forever to give me info ...wrong info at that. Only gives me comparisons from the exact same store I'm in just different locations ... What's the point in that? Descriptions for hair color was describing some kind of clothing w/ laundry instructions. Just a mess ... Takes too much time/battery for wring info. Uninstalling.
Thanks for the feedback, Jim. I was planning to try out Barcode Scanner next.