ScanFlow ‑ Order Scanning vs SwiftScan: Barcode Order Taker
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 3, 2026 for ScanFlow, Oct 13, 2026 for SwiftScan.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $9/month for ScanFlow and $29/month for SwiftScan.
Head to head
Starter
- · 1 scanner user account
- · 600 scans per month
- · Photo uploads & custom fields from scans
- · Shopify Flow integration
- · Unlimited custom scan events
Essential
- · 3 scanner user accounts
- · 3,000 scans per month
- · Photo uploads & custom fields from scans
- · Scanning roles
- · Shopify Flow integration
- · Unlimited custom scan events
Pro
- · 5 scanner user accounts
- · 6,000 scans per month
- · Photo uploads & custom fields from scans
- · Scanning roles
- · Shopify Flow integration
- · Unlimited custom scan events
Growth
- · 10 scanner user accounts
- · 12,000 scans per month
- · Photo uploads & custom fields from scans
- · Scanning roles
- · Shopify Flow integration
- · Unlimited custom scan events
Free Plan
- · Create up to 5 orders
- · Manage draft orders
- · Manage statistics
Basic Plan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureScanFlow lets staff scan orders to record events like Packed, Delivered, or Return Received, capture notes and photos, and trigger Shopify Flow automations in real time. Every scan is logged in Shopify with the user, time, and event details, creating a clear, auditable trail of who did what, and when. No mobile app needs to be installed ~ scan from any smartphone with an internet connection!
SwiftScan is an order management application integrated with Shopify. Users can place orders for existing Shopify customers or create new customers. Once an order is placed, the app keeps a record for future reference and management. All order data is displayed on the dashboard for easy tracking. If an order isn't ready just save it in progress module. The app is built with trade show, and b2b order taking in mind.
- Scan QR codes to log custom order events like "Picked", "Packed", or "Returned"
- Capture photos, notes, and custom fields during scanning
- Secure access with 5-digit PINs and role-based permissions
- Trigger Shopify Flow automations directly from QR scans
- Seamless Ordering – Place orders for Shopify customers or create new ones.
- Barcode Scanning – Scan or set scanning presets for size runs, or set variants.
- Save for Later – Unfinished orders stay in "In-Progress" for later completion.
- Fast and Simple – Built with the Tradeshow/B2B environment in mind
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  ScanFlow |  SwiftScan |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | ScanFlow | SwiftScan |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 5.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
ScanFlow and SwiftScan: common questions
- Is ScanFlow or SwiftScan cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9/month for ScanFlow and $29/month for SwiftScan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 3, 2026 for ScanFlow, Oct 13, 2026 for SwiftScan; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 3, 2026 for ScanFlow, Oct 13, 2026 for SwiftScan. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.