RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner from eBay Mobile helps shoppers scan barcodes and QR codes to compare prices across online and local retailers, while also saving deals and digitizing loyalty cards. It carries a strong, long-standing presence with 5,000,000+ total downloads and a solid rating of 4.11 from 64,379 reviews, underscoring its trusted position in the shopping category.
Pros & Cons
Strong price comparison across thousands of retailers
Universal barcode and QR code support including local retailer search
Loyalty card digitization and easy QR code creation
Ability to generate and share personalized QR codes and lists
Some competitors emphasize item history and reviews or retailer-specific integrations not foregrounded by RedLaser
The feature set prioritizes price comparison over deep item history tracking
Privacy-conscious users should review requested permissions and data usage details
About RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner
RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner was a shopping app developed by eBay Mobile. It was removed from Google Play Mar 9, 2016 and is no longer available for download.
Download Statistics
RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner had been downloaded 7.1 million times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner was rated 4.11 out of 5 stars, based on 64 thousand ratings.
App Information
RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner was free to download. The APK download size was 7.53 MB. The last available version was 4.5.1. The last update was on July 30, 2014.
Technical Requirements
RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner required Android 2.3.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Unrated Maturity. The app had been available on Google Play December 2010.
Description
RedLaser Barcode and QR Scanner — Shop Smarter
Rated as a top shopping app by US Today, The New York Times, CNN Money, PC Magazine and Smart Money magazine, RedLaser helps millions of shoppers shop smarter every day - and it can help you too!
☆ GET THE BEST PRICES RedLaser searches millions of products across thousands of online and local retailers to find the best prices
☆ FIND MORE WAYS TO SAVE Find deals and coupons from hundreds of stores both online and near you (US Only)
☆ EASY CHECK-OUT WITH REDLASER RedLaser makes it easy, fast, and secure to buy from select retailers
☆ DISCOVER RELATED PRODUCTS Find alternatives and accessories for the product you just viewed
☆ DIGITIZE YOUR WALLET Scan & store your loyalty cards and even share cards with family and friends
☆ SHOP HEALTHY AND SAFE When you scan almost any food product with RedLaser, we’ll tell you everything you need to know—including product ratings , nutrition facts, and critical allergen information
● FEATURES ● ✓ Scan all major retail barcodes (including UPC, EAN, UPC-E, and EAN-8) and QR codes ✓ Search for prices from thousands of online retailers for millions of products ✓ Search hundreds of local retailers to compare prices, find the nearest locations, and even check out books at the library ✓ Buy on the go, right from your phone. Have items shipped to your home or pick up in-store from select local retailers ✓ Get product descriptions, reviews, and nutritional information to help you make the right decision ✓ Find deals and coupons from many merchants. You can view top deals of the day or browse deals by store. ✓ View popular products scanned by other RedLaser users. ✓ Create personalized QR codes with your info, contacts, website’s URL, location and more with our powerful QR code engine ✓ Create shopping, wish, and gift lists to share with friends and family. Also great for archiving your book, CD, DVD, and even your wine collection! ✓ Keyword, Voice, and Image recognition search to find the best deal, even when you don’t have a barcode handy
Note: RedLaser uses your contacts to generate QR Codes if you use that feature. Otherwise your contacts are not used, and your information is never sent to us.
- Coverage -
Featured as a top comparison shopping app by E! News, Marie Claire, Better Homes & Gardens, The Oprah Magazine and All You.
Top five comparison shopping app by Smart Money magazine, as featured on CBS news
First app mentioned in PC Magazine’s ten best shopping apps to compare prices
"This is probably the most fully featured app-based barcode reader on the market." - Entrepreneur Magazine
"…RedLaser is a perfect shopping companion." - The New York Times
"It's great for comparison shopping, reading product reviews, or simply making note of a specific product for later." - Martha Stewart Living
"In my review last winter I said RedLaser was the only app with which I'd ever made a profit. It's still true and it just keeps on saving me money." - Houston Chronicle
- Testimonials -
"A seriously impressive & useful App. Anyone who likes a bargain or even better anyone that doesn't like to throw away money this App is EXCELLENT" - Jimmy
"This is like the best app ever! It really works!" - Desmond
"A must have utility. I have been finding that most local retailers will honor the prices found by this utility. It has saved me a lot of money." - Philip
"Awesome app almost bought something at a store that was $25 scanned it and found it for $ 6.76" - Brian
Alt: red, laser, redlazer, lazer
* Android Permissions to access your contact list are only for the create QR codes from your contacts feature. We will never store your contacts.
* Android Permissions to directly call phone numbers are only to allow you to call your local store from RedLaser. We will not make calls without your permission.
Recent changes: New in 4.5.2 - Bug Fixes
New in 4.5 - Now get deal recommendations from top retailers.
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Comments on RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner for Android
★★★★★
Scanning in seconds!
★★★★★
It's goof I liked it
★★★★★
Five starr
★★☆☆☆
It no longer is working I used it all of the time and I loved it. Now it will not function at all. Sadly, this app is now a waste of phone storage space and time.
★★☆☆☆
Keeps Stopping Since the last update, every time I open the app I get a message. .redlaser has stopped. .I was happy til then. Pls fix.
★★☆☆☆
Doesn't work Such a shame as I used to use this app all the time when out shopping. But now it does not work. It either crashes when trying to open it or it says there is no internet connection even though there is.
Technologies used by RedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner
15 permissions·17 libraries
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Trust & Safety: The app requests location, camera, storage, contacts, and network permissions. It states contacts are only used to generate QR codes and are not stored or shared, and it will not initiate calls or store personal data without explicit user consent.
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