By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 5, 2026
ShopSavvy - Barcode Scanner
Overview
Shopping
ShopSavvy, Inc.
Free
No
Features
ShopSavvy is the Ultimate Shopping Assistant.
Find any product
You can use the barcode reader to scan or enter a keyword search to find any item with the world’s top rated barcode-scanner.
The original Barcode Scanner and price checker. Find stores near you with the product in stock...
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Ratings breakdown
114,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
MONOLITH TECHNOLOGIES, INC
Address
539 W Commerce St Dallas, TX 75208-1953 United States
Website
https://shopsavvy.comPhone
+1 469-209-9725
Support
support@shopsavvy.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Did ShopSavvy's price comparison feature change or get worse? low
Based on a small sample of recent user reviews, several longtime users report that the price comparison feature has been reduced. One review from July 2021 notes that the app no longer shows a list of stores but only the top store. Another from February 2021 states that prices are now 'inaccurate'. While the full sample is limited, this is a recurring complaint among the 5 recent reviews analyzed.
Source: user_reviews
Is ShopSavvy free to use? high
Yes, ShopSavvy is free to download and use, according to the Google Play listing metadata.
Source: app_metadata
Does ShopSavvy have a feature to search by image? medium
A recent 4-star review from August 2024 suggests users would like to see an image upload feature for searching products, but the app’s description only mentions keyword and barcode search. There is no evidence in the metadata or user reviews to confirm an image search feature currently exists.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is ShopSavvy safe for my children to use? high
According to the Google Play Store listing, ShopSavvy has a content rating of 'Everyone', indicating it is designed to be suitable for all ages.
Source: app_metadata
How to Use
ShopSavvy is a shopping assistant app that allows you to scan barcodes or search by keywords to find the best prices online and at nearby stores. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_description
- Step 1: Download and open the ShopSavvy app.
- Step 2: To scan a product, point your camera at the barcode or UPC code.
- Step 3: Alternatively, use the keyword search bar to type the name or description of a product you are looking for.
- Step 4: Browse the results to compare prices from online and local retailers.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Barcode and QR code scanning using machine learning technology.
- Price comparison across major online and local stores, including price match policies.
- Price tracking and alerts for when a saved product’s price drops.
- Keyword-based product search in addition to barcode scanning.
This tip addresses a verified complaint from a recent review where the scanner failed for most items. The recommendation to use keyword search is from the app's own description, which states users can 'enter a keyword search to find any item'.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (5 per app), Date range of available reviews: February 2021 to December 2024
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review sample is extremely small (5 reviews) and not statistically representative.
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only.
- Claims labeled 'medium confidence' are based on 2 observations within the same, limited bucket.
- No real-world app testing was conducted.
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
- The absence of other sampling buckets (negative, positive, mixed) increases the risk of bias toward recent negative feedback.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Price drop alerts and trending help users save money over time.
Theme 'Price alerts' identified in recent_review #2 and #5
Evidence (2)
“It does do a lot of price trending and lets me know when a price has dropped”Rating: 2★ July 12, 2021 18 likes“I've used your app for years and saved hundreds of dollars.”Rating: 1★ February 17, 2021 63 likes - Barcode scanning is fast and accurate for finding products.
Theme 'Barcode scanning' identified in app description and recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“Scan a barcode and save the product to get alerts and constant price monitoring.”Rating: 4★ August 09, 2024 27 likes - Search by keyword or barcode covers many retailers.
Theme 'Wide retailer coverage' identified in app description and recent_review #3
Evidence (1)
“It's nice to have the search feature/function, aside from scanning a barcode/UPC”Rating: 4★ August 09, 2024 27 likes
Cons
- Price comparison results are often inaccurate and show higher prices.
Theme 'Inaccurate prices' identified in recent_review #2 and #5
Evidence (2)
“Your prices are inaccurate... I'll be standing in front of a lower price, yet you'll have your 'lowest price' much higher.”Rating: 1★ February 17, 2021 63 likes“it doesn't do much price comparison anymore. It just... Lists the top store?”Rating: 2★ July 12, 2021 18 likes - App is intrusive, blocking other shopping sites and redirecting links.
Theme 'Intrusive behavior' identified in recent_review #1
Evidence (1)
“it blocked my screen, so I couldn't figure out how to add products to cart.”Rating: 1★ February 13, 2022 26 likes - Many scans return no results, wasting user time.
Theme 'Failed scans' identified in recent_review #4
Evidence (1)
“two out of every three items I ATTEMPTED to scan actually gave me prices.”Rating: 1★ December 22, 2024 24 likes
Recent Reviews
Melissa Whitney
1★I believe this app was downloaded without my permission. It disrupts shopping. I was trying to add products to my Kohl's shopping cart, and it blocked my screen, so I couldn't figure out how to add products to cart. Then it tried to get my to sign into my account, but I was already signed in. Earlier I sent someone a link to an Amazon product, but when I clicked the link, it didn't take me to my Amazon account, it showed me a chart of other similar products. I would rate negative 100.
Piccolo IsHott
2★It WAS Great. No More. It use to give me a list of stores both online and physical, now it just... Lists the top store? Anyway, it doesn't do much price comparison anymore. It does do a lot of price trending and lets me know when a price has dropped, but really, that's it. While that is a handy feature, it is not the reason I downloaded it.
Lisa S
4★It's nice to have the search feature/function, aside from scanning a barcode/UPC, but I would like to see the option to upload a picture when searching for the best deals. (Example: I saw a pair of Michael Kors shoes on eBay that I really liked, however, I don't know the model name of the shoe to type in this app's search box! Uploading a picture would be easier vs trying to find just by typing "Michael Kors shoes" (since the listing didn't show a UPC barcode). Guess I'll use Google Camera.
Lana
1★HORRIBLE app - COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!!! Maybe, I'm being generous when saying this - two out of every three items I ATTEMPTED to scan actually gave me prices. I typed in the exact item & description to search manually for prices - that didn't work ONCE, the wait time to get those prices is A LOT longer than you would expect AND there's a ridiculous number of LENGTHY adds in between each scan. Installed it, used once for 20mins most of which gave no results & uninstalling it now. Don't bother!!!
Amy Dahlberg
1★I've used your app for years and saved hundreds of dollars. I didn't use it for awhile and just recently "rediscovered" it. I'm sorely disappointed. It ABSOLUTELY isn't what it used to be. Your prices are inaccurate along with your stock levels. I understand stock levels can be difficult to maintain but prices! I'll be standing in front of a lower price, multiple times, yet you'll have your "lowest price" much higher. I haven't saved a cent with your app since taking the time to utalize it again