# Barcode Sender

> Scan barcodes and send them directly to Google Sheets.

## What is Barcode Sender?

Barcode Sender is a free mobile app for iOS and Android that scans barcodes using your phone's camera and writes the data directly to Google Sheets. No intermediate database, no computer required. Your scan appears in your spreadsheet instantly.

## Key Features

- Direct Google Sheets integration (no sync delays, no middleman cloud)
- Supports all major 1D and 2D barcode formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Data Matrix, PDF 417, Aztec, ITF, Codabar
- Custom column configuration (barcode value, quantity, timestamp, GPS, photos, notes)
- Three modes: Append (add rows), Update (modify existing rows by lookup), Read (pull data from sheet)
- Multiple sheet routing
- Bluetooth external scanner support
- Setup in under 2 minutes

## Platforms

- Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.barcodesender.app
- iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/barcode-sender-scan-to-sheets/id6759537915

## Pricing

Free during early access. All features included. No credit card required.

## Use Cases

- Inventory counting and stocktaking: https://barcodesender.com/templates/inventory-count-google-sheets/
- Warehouse receiving and shipping: https://barcodesender.com/templates/receiving-shipments-google-sheets/
- Asset tracking and equipment management: https://barcodesender.com/templates/asset-tracking-google-sheets/
- Retail price checking and stock audits
- Event check-in and ticket scanning
- Library book cataloging

Free Google Sheets templates and setup guides for each use case: https://barcodesender.com/templates/

## Comparisons

How Barcode Sender compares to other barcode-to-spreadsheet apps:

- Best barcode scanner apps for Google Sheets (full roundup): https://barcodesender.com/best-barcode-scanner-google-sheets/
- Barcode Sender vs Orca Scan: https://barcodesender.com/barcode-sender-vs-orca-scan/
- Barcode Sender vs Scan to Sheets: https://barcodesender.com/barcode-sender-vs-scan-to-sheets/
- Barcode Sender vs Barcode to PC: https://barcodesender.com/barcode-sender-vs-barcode-to-pc/
- How to choose a barcode scanner for Google Sheets: https://barcodesender.com/how-to-choose-barcode-scanner-google-sheets/

Key differences vs paid alternatives: Barcode Sender is free with no scan limits, writes directly into the user's own Google Sheet (data never sits in a third-party cloud), and supports both Append and Find-&-Update modes (update existing rows by barcode lookup — most competitors only append).

## Related Products

Barcode Sender is built by the same team behind:
- Barcode to PC (https://barcodetopc.com) — turn your phone into a wireless barcode scanner for desktop apps (500,000+ downloads)
- Barcode2PDF (https://barcode2pdf.com) — generate barcode labels as PDFs
- BarcodeCam (https://barcodecam.com) — barcode scanning utility

## Links

- Website: https://barcodesender.com
- Pricing: https://barcodesender.com/pricing/
- Templates & use-case guides: https://barcodesender.com/templates/
- Privacy Policy: https://barcodesender.com/privacy-policy/
- Contact: https://barcodesender.com/contact/
- Google Sheets Permissions Guide: https://barcodesender.com/google-sheets-permissions/