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Barcode reader ScanLife adds local prices, coupons and nutrition information

by Adam Zeis on 19 Nov 2010 11:48 AM
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The popular barcode reader ScanLife has added some great new features to their mobile app to give a more customized experience. Scanlife now includes local prices, coupons and customize nutiriton information for scanned products. The information will be relevant to whatever product is scanned. Features include:

  • Local prices via Milo.com. Scan the code to see what other local stores currently have the product in-stock and how the price at one compares to another down the block.
  • Digital coupons from Coupons.com. Scan a code from a product in your home or on the go to get relevant coupons from top manufacturers. Customers can scan a box of cereal or bottle of shampoo to find and print coupons for savings in the store.
  • Nutrition information via Food Essentials. Scan the code to see if there are specific allergens like gluten or peanuts in a specific food, or get other health information like calories and sugars.

The new version of ScanLife is available now OTA from getscanlife.com.

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21 Comments

Posted by mstrninja Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

last version didn't do much for me.

 
 
Posted by ghostnyc Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

previous version worked 10% of the time, ultimately not worth keeping my my berry. Hoped they fixed their issues

 
 
Posted by blessed2bamommie Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I'm thinking the same thing. I was headed shopping last weekend and wished I *didn't* have mine so that I could have a decent app to compare prices.

 
 
Posted by ghostnyc Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

so I just don't bother with it anymore

 
 
Posted by MattDub22 Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I have a 9780, should I get the 9700 version or the 9800 version since I'm running BB6... HELP!!!!

Always appreciated! Thanks Guys & Gals!

 
 
Posted by Hamp Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

If you go to Crackberry.com from your BB, just click on the OTA link, select Blackberry but at the bottom of the list there is a selection for the generic version....select that one. I too was not happy when I went into App World and it showed me a list of apps not available for my 9780! This one seems to download! Happy hunting for the rest of them!

 
 
Posted by hilmar2k Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I take the picture of the barcode, get a tone that it worked, but then nothing. App seems pretty useless. Think I'll stick with Edocrab.

 
 
Posted by stardomains Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

Gonna try last version again. Having problems with this one.

 
 
Posted by stubbornswiss Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I have the exact same problem.

The previous version worked for me - 90% of the time.

Looking how to go back to the old version.

 
 
Posted by rabidfangs Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I've yet to find a barcode it knew what it was.

 
 
Posted by MOTH477 Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

This app is popular because of how annyoing it is. People download expecting it to work but they end up getting disappointed. Good thing its free.

 
 
Posted by JREwing Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I've never been able to get this to work. Glad it's free.

 
 
Posted by cheech4 Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

the old version didn't work, i downloaded this gave it a few tries and it couldn't find the item description either. just to note i was searching for Advil and Musinex. when are they going to release a decent scanner for blackberry.

 
 
Posted by Moon_Juice Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

Either way this is still the best BB barcode scanner currently available. I've tried them all, even Edocrab. This app works on my 8900 at least 99% of the time. I love it.

 
 
Posted by friendlyferret Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

I downloaded the new version that came out today (3.1.14) which is working great on my Tour

woop! woop!

 
 
Posted by artie Friday, Nov 19, 2010 543 days ago

The one that is available is v 3.02 and I have 3.1.9 and there is nothing wrong with 3.1.9 so I'll hang on to that one.

 
 
Posted by cscott44 Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 543 days ago

Does anyone know if the Bold 9630 version will work on my 9650

 
 
Posted by DrewDT Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 542 days ago

Seems to work fine on my Tour. Just wish it had reviews for the products scanned in addition to other information provided.

 
 
Posted by blue200316 Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 542 days ago

did not work for me. no matter how much i focus and take a clear shot....still it says could not be decoded :(

 
 
Posted by TurboTiger Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 542 days ago

I loaded this up on my storm2 9550 .713 last night.
Got it to work twice.
Hasn't worked since even after several batter pulls.
It beeps and then nothing. Even on the two items it worked on last night.

 
 
Posted by Hwycop Sunday, Nov 21, 2010 541 days ago

Unless I am doing something wrong, I installed it on my 9700 and it either says it can not decode the barcode, or it makes its tone after I take a picture of the barcode but gives me no information. There is also nothing listed in "history". Going to delete the app. Seems completely useless. :(