# Barcode Beasts — Scan. Summon. Battle.

> Scan barcodes to summon, battle, and collect unique creatures. (iPhone/iPad app by MATTHEW LAWRIE LAFFERTY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-beasts/id6758225964 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MATTHEW LAWRIE LAFFERTY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867422294)
- Category: Games, Family, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 123 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-beasts/id6758225964/reviews.md

## What is Barcode Beasts?

WELCOME TO BARCODE BEASTS

The world is surrounded by barcodes and beasts lie within. Transform your world into a monster hunting ground! Barcode Beasts turns every product barcode into a gateway to encounter wild creatures waiting to be challenged.

SCAN ANYTHING

Use your camera to scan barcodes on groceries, books, packages - anything! Each barcode summons a unique beast ready for battle.

BATTLE AS A SCANNER

Fight beasts you discover directly in turn based battles with your own skills. Master 18 unlockable attacks, manage your Battle Stamina wisely, and exploit enemy weaknesses to claim victory.

DISCOVER 100 UNIQUE BEASTS AND RISING

From the eerie Gravemite to the electrifying Voltgrub, discover and defeat a roster of mysterious creatures with distinct abilities and personalities. Build your Bestiary and track your stats against every beast you encounter!

LEVEL UP & GET STRONGER

Earn XP from every battle. Increase your stats, unlock powerful new attacks, customize your combat loadout and items to give you the upper hand. Become the best and most powerful scanner. 

TEST YOUR SKILLS

Take on challenging dungeons and defeat 5 rooms of increasingly tougher beasts. 

ARE YOU READY? BECOME A SCANNNER TODAY!

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Scan any product barcode to summon creatures
- Turn-based monster battles
- Collect 84+ unique beasts
- Level up and customize character stats
- Unlockable attacks and combat loadouts
- Build and track your Bestiary

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-beasts/id6758225964/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Why cannae give it 6 stars!?

*2026-05-29, version 1.0.19*

Unreal game…so addictive and the kids love playing it too so that’s a win in my eyes. Played this game daily for the last 3 months and I can’t put it down.

### 5/5 — The Perfect Discovery

*2026-05-29, version 1.0.19*

I was looking for a game that can be played as and when really for myself but this game has ended up as a family game. The kids love to bring me barcodes to see what beasts spawn and if they are able to defeat them. A nice introduction into gaming for my 4 and 3 year olds - love it 👏👏

### 5/5 — Barcode Brilliance

*2026-05-12, version 1.0.16*

Wow what a game this is…. It makes scanning barcodes so fun you will be looking everywhere for one. I think the overall layout of game stands out because their is no lag between actions along with no ad experience it separates this from the rest. 5 STARS !!!!

### 5/5 — I recommend!

*2026-05-11*

So different, in such a good way! I honestly never play mobile games; but this one is so fun!

### 5/5 — Super addictive

*2026-05-10, version 1.0.16*

Really great game, with good characters and time taken to make each character unique 

Gets you up and looking for things to scan so you can level up your rank 

Super addictive

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2026-05-08, version 1.0.16*

Fun game and can literally scan anything. From food cans to shopping bags. And the monsters to beat have fun names too

### 5/5 — Love a little PokiMatt

*2026-05-08, version 1.0.16*

Great app & fun to play, a surprise on every purchase from the shop making it great value when you get to the supermarket tills as the games free to play & ad free 👍, thanks Matt

### 5/5 — Enjoyable game

*2026-05-05, version 1.0.15*

This was good fun, scanned most barcodes and my house and beat the monsters that came out, battles were fun and fresh and I enjoyed it

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2026-05-04*

An incredibly fun and innovative experience. Scanning real-world items to discover new beasts adds a whole new level of excitement. The battles are well-balanced, and the progression system keeps you coming back for more.

### 5/5 — Barcode

*2026-05-04*

Barcode Beasts is one of the most creative mobile games I’ve come across. The idea of turning everyday barcodes into unique creatures is brilliantly executed. The gameplay feels smooth, engaging, and surprisingly strategic. It’s rare to find a game that feels this fresh and addictive.

## Frequently asked questions about Barcode Beasts

### What is Barcode Beasts?

Barcode Beasts is a game where you scan product barcodes to discover and battle unique creatures. You can collect these beasts, level up your character, and engage in turn-based combat.

### How do I battle in Barcode Beasts?

Battles are turn-based, where you use your character's skills and manage Battle Stamina to defeat summoned beasts. Exploiting enemy weaknesses is key to victory.

### Can I play Barcode Beasts offline?

The provided data does not specify if Barcode Beasts supports offline play. It is recommended to check the app's store page for the most up-to-date information on connectivity requirements.

### How many beasts can I collect in Barcode Beasts?

Barcode Beasts features a collection of 84 unique creatures, with more expected to be added. You can track your progress and stats for each beast in your Bestiary.

### What devices does Barcode Beasts support?

Barcode Beasts is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. The app has an age rating of 9+.

### How often is Barcode Beasts updated?

Barcode Beasts was last updated on March 11, 2026, with version 1.0.9. This indicates a recent update, suggesting active development and support.

### Does Barcode Beasts have ads?

No, Barcode Beasts does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What are the in-app purchases in Barcode Beasts?

The app has in-app purchases, which likely offer items or boosts to enhance gameplay. Specific details on these purchases are not provided in the data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.20 — 2026-07-08

Changed UI for player ID 
Attack changes 
bug fixes 
Players can now scan barcodes and find items such as healing items, xp and coin bonuses and more!

### 1.0.19 — 2026-05-21

UI and bug fixes

### 1.0.18 — 2026-05-13

*NEW* "BEAST PASS"

### 1.0.17 — 2026-05-12

*NEW* "BEAST PASS" is here! 
Added more beasts to the game - now 100 in total!
bug fixes and UI changes
Beast image updates
added sound effects
Battle background updated 
store changes
XP and coin fixes

### 1.0.16 — 2026-05-06

Major UI fixes
bug fixes
win streaks added to the game - the higher win streak you are on the tougher beasts become!

*booster packs* 

Have been added to the store and grant the player 1500 coins, 1 of every potion, 5 stat shards and 5 beast bait.

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All apps by MATTHEW LAWRIE LAFFERTY: https://appshunter.io/developer/1867422294

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-16.*
