Barcode Hero Has Been Acquired by Groupon

We're excited to let you know that Kima Labs, the team behind Barcode Hero, has been acquired by Groupon. We’re looking forward to jumping in and focusing our efforts there, but in order to do that, we'll be shutting down Barcode Hero.

The Barcode Hero iPhone app and web site will be unavailable after Monday, February 20. Your Barcode Hero data will be available for you to download now through March 16. See below for details.

Thanks for using Barcode Hero—whether you were a loyal scanner or just trying it out. It was amazing to see those of you who scanned thousands of items in your first week, and the variety of items you scanned, from DVDs to gadgets to hot sauce. We had fun creating the app, and we hope you had fun using it.

Thanks also to our investors, advisers, friends and family, who have supported us over the last two years. We couldn't have done this without you.

Yours,
Blake, Jason, and Andrew
The Barcode Hero Team

FAQ

When is Barcode Hero shutting down?

Monday, February 20. After then, you won't be able to use the Barcode Hero iPhone app or website, although you'll still be able to download your data until March 16.

How can I download my Barcode Hero data?

All Barcode Hero users will be getting an email (by February 17 at the latest) with a link to download their data. You can download your product recommendations, wishlists, and other activity using that link.

Your data will be available until March 16. After then, though, Barcode Hero will be completely offline. If you have any issues retrieving your information, please contact help@barcodehero.com.

What can I use instead of Barcode Hero?

You may want to try these other apps:

  • For a simple price-checking barcode scanner, try Red Laser.
  • To get more information on products in a store while shopping, try TheFind or ShopSavvy.
  • For sharing products you own, recommend, or want with friends and the community, try The Thingdom.
  • To discover unbeatable deals on fun things to do right now in your area, try the Groupon mobile app!