# Barcode Reader for iPhone — user reviews

> 238 indexed App Store user reviews of Barcode Reader for iPhone by TapMedia Ltd, rated 3.00/5 from 173 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-for-iphone/id426941562/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-for-iphone/id426941562.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 63 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 73

## What do users think of Barcode Reader for iPhone?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for checking prices and product details

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🔍 Fails to find information for many products
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent and unreliable performance

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Buttons and menus don't work as expected
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save scanned items for later reference
- Support for more product types beyond just barcodes
- Improved accuracy and coverage of product database

## Newest reviews (17 of 238)

### 3/5 — Closes itself on every scan

*2023-09-27, version 3.5*

Reads the barcode then shuts down. When you re-open it the code (number) is in history. So it sorta works.

### 1/5 — Dangerous and crashes

*2023-01-18, version 3.5*

Barcode Reader for iPhone opened a QR code without prompting to do so— this is a security risk.
It crashes whenever I try to scan a non-UPC barcode. Avoid.

### 1/5 — Crap app

*2023-01-02, version 3.5*

Every time the app scanned a bar code it would kick me out and close itself. This app I would sagest that you find some other app rather than this one.

### 1/5 — Crashes all time

*2022-12-02*

Crashes every time i scan a barcode on my 12pro. Deleting it!

### 1/5 — This is useless don’t download

*2022-12-02*

This app lets you scan and then crashes and this app is a waste of time please don’t download fr333

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2022-08-15*

Will take photo and then it returns to my Home Screen. No info from the barcode.  Waist of time.

### 1/5 — crash app every time

*2022-06-08*

This application was crash every time when I try to scan barcode

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2022-05-25*

Literally crashes every single time I try to scan a barcode. Don’t bother.

### 1/5 — SCAM!!!!!!!!!!

*2022-05-23, version 3.5*

just crashed

### 1/5 — don't believe any good reviews

*2022-04-14*

any of the few positive reviews are obviously written by the app developer, a family member or a friend.   because tbus app is the worst

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your self

*2022-03-28, version 3.5*

This app is pretty wack I actually went to settings and you’re trapped in settings… You can’t get out unless you delete the app and reload it!!! Come oooooon people you can do way better…Stop letting your chimps in the programming room!!!

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t work

*2022-03-10*

Doesn’t work

### 1/5 — Captures then Stops

*2022-01-16*

This app stopped working within a couple months. It captures the barcode and then fails to give any an information, just goes back to Home Screen of your phone. Deleted!!

### 1/5 — sounds good but just crashes on my 7.

*2021-12-23*

sounds good but just crashes on my 7. deleted. probably my phone is too old.

### 1/5 — Barcode Reader

*2021-12-09, version 3.5*

This bar code reader does just that it reads the barcode…. and it gives you nothing more… No product Name or Price…
Worthless… I’ll delete from my phone…!wgb

### 1/5 — Very poor performance

*2021-12-06*

App get off when a barcode is scanned.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2021-11-29*

Crashes on scan

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Barcode Scam

*2026-08-03*

No information, reads barcode, but no information

### 1/5 — Poor functioning

*2025-02-10*

Does scan barcode fast but it doesn’t provide name or any price checks. FAQ mentioned this issue but  provides only a generic means so problem remains.

### 1/5 — Garbage now!

*2025-02-04*

So I decided to use  the app today, and I had not used it for a while! Well, it just ‘beeped’ and when I went to check out the item it just kept closing every time! 
I am DROPPING this App it now! 
I am done!

### 1/5 — Not working guys

*2024-12-19, version 3.5*

This app didn’t work at all i downloaded it and first code I scanned it cut itself all the way off and sent me back to the home screen of my phone and that was it I tried to go into the top right menu and it did save the barcode but when I touched it to try and see any info it cut me back out to my Home Screen also when trying to access settings in top left corner after getting in there the only way to get out was to hit one of the settings the back button wouldn’t work to take me out just wanted to let you guys know I’m deleting the app have a good one

### 1/5 — Used to be great app

*2024-10-16, version 3.5*

Now I scan a bar code and nothing shows up on where I can find this product.  I thought it used to do that way back there.  Now it scans and gone.  What happened?

### 1/5 — Con

*2023-10-25*

This whole app is a con to connect to your Bluetooth devices for collecting personal data,
Once you have/haven’t allowed Bluetooth the app has done its job and just won’t work

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2023-10-14, version 3.5*

You click on an item. The name of the item does not come up. You can’t get further details on the product from scanning the bar code. This app is useless. What is its purpose??

### 1/5 — Useless

*2023-09-13, version 3.5*

Crashes as soon as you scan a code

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-09-02*

Took 6 readings but none would open to see the price

### 1/5 — Crashes , exclusively crashes only

*2023-06-18*

Useless. It only crashes

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — MSS

*2026-07-24*

I downloaded the app. My problem is that it could not read my teacher retirement preview site. 10 minutes later I’m still waiting.

### 5/5 — Great service in a new place in Patchogue

*2024-11-30*

I had a chance to visit the new location in Patchogue.  Great place and excellent service.  Laura was great.  Nice meal in a nice place.

### 5/5 — Mr

*2022-10-11*

Totally useless

### 5/5 — 😀

*2020-08-27*

It’s a amazing app, especially because it’s free, and also give google searches for the codes..

### 5/5 — Scan Perfect

*2018-04-24*

App works great no issues will continue to use this app and tell everyone about it

### 5/5 — Very fast & accurate

*2017-05-04*

H

### 5/5 — Update required

*2016-05-03*

Please could you add an option To input the price of the object scanned?

### 5/5 — Simply  a GREAT tool.

*2016-03-30, version 3.1*

I use this app all the time for reading QR codes and the standard  barcode.  It is always accurate and is fast.

### 5/5 — Must have app

*2016-03-23*

It is very lite for bar coder stuff. Must have app :)

### 5/5 — Muito bom!

*2016-02-16*

Sempre funcionou muito bem, leitura rápida e já disponibiliza as opções do que fazer com a informação contida no código, ao contrário de muitos outros. Perfeito!

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