ScanLife, the application for scanning barcodes of all kinds just got a new update adding some goodies you might like. Here’s the full add-on list:
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. Great for local price checks when doing last minute holiday shopping.
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. This is a useful new feature considering that over 30 percent of ScanLife traffic comes from everyday products like groceries and personal care.
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. Food Essentials has built the database over the last six years by collecting food label data and manually parsing the individual ingredients.
For those who haven’t tried ScanLife before, it is absolutely free to download. It comes pre-installed in some BlackBerry models today, but in case you’ve been missing out on the action, you can grab a copy free at getscanlife.com