Goggles vs Barcode Scanner

[RobertInCypress]

Does Google Goggles function like a barcode scanner or are they 2 different apps?

 

[Gekko]

two different animals for me -

Barcode Scanner = Barcode Scan and Search

Goggles = Camera Photograph Search

 

[kj11]

Goggles didn't work at all for me...never was able to find what I searched and was a constant drain on my battery

 

[RobertInCypress]

Goggles didn't work at all for me...never was able to find what I searched and was a constant drain on my battery

im pretty much thinking the same. half the time it doesn't return any result and the only time it works well is on a well known logo - like Coca-Cola. i've tried QR codes & regular barcodes with it & got nothing.

 

[MowDownJoe]

I've been using Goggles as a barcode scanner as of late. It's usually a bit quicker, but not as reliable. Just remember to use the cropping tool.

 

[Aspiring Developer]

I've used Goggles on paintings and gotten artist info either on that painting or similar ones (about 35-40 % of the time). Very impressive.

 

[capnhowdy18]

If Im scanning a barcode, barcode scanner. It doesn't actually have to take a picture or anything. Just hold it up.

If I wanna have fun and show off my phone. Goggles.

 

[JoshH1]

I've scanned QR codes with goggles....never ever had a problem returning results.

 

[sparhawke2000]

I generally use the barcode scanner. However, goggles has potential, and is very cool.

 

[gabbott]

goggles is great for taking a pic of a business card and then the ability to import directly into contacts.

 

[levelm]

To be honest I can't stand Goggles. It rarely ever finds anything I scan but Googles Shopper App works perfectly for scanning barcodes. I predict Goggles becoming a scrapped project within the next 18 months.

 

[Cobravision]

goggles is great for taking a pic of a business card and then the ability to import directly into contacts.

I just did that today. And just as I was about to uninstall it for being worthless...