# Barcode Scanner & Shopping — QR Code Generator, Fast Scan

> Barcode and QR code scanner, generator, and price comparison tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Zafar Ullah.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-and-shopping/id738375053 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zafar Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/698061684)
- Category: Shopping, Business, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.27/5 from 4,453 App Store ratings · 118 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2013-11-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-and-shopping/id738375053/reviews.md

## What is Barcode Scanner & Shopping?

The most simple & easy Barcode and QR Code Scanner - download now for FREE!
Explore your world by scanning any QR code or Barcode to get additional information including results from popular online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, BestBuy, Google, Costco, Kroger, Alibaba etc.  - 100% FREE! 
Also Create and Share QR codes to open URLs, connect to WiFi hotspots, add events, read V-Cards, share Geolocation etc. You can even manage product inventory for your business.

FEATURE :

• Scan, Create, Share and Manage QR codes & Barcodes. 
• Auto-detect scanning. Simply point & hold!
• Supported Code formats :  QR code, Barcode, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataBar, etc.
• Scan any product code & get price and other detail information about the product.
• Compare product price in best marketplaces : Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, BestBuy, Google Shopping, Costco, Kroger, Alibaba.
• Batch Scan Mode. You can scan unlimited Codes without preview right now & check them out later one by one when you are free! Make your shopping convenient, relaxing & stress free.
• Create any types of QR Codes : Text, URL, Phone number, V-Card, SMS, Email, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Calendar, Geolocation etc.
• Search your product result through different search engine : Google, Yahoo, Bing, Duck Duck Go, Baidu, Brave search, Yandex, Naver. 
• Easily manage unlimited scan history, export your history as CSV file and share anywhere you want.
• Instantly send your codes to any configurable web server.
• Use Barcode Scanner for product inventory and quality assurance in your small business.
• Save & Share your codes.

## Key features

- Scan and create QR codes and barcodes
- Compare product prices across marketplaces
- Auto-detect scanning
- Batch scan mode
- Create various QR code types
- Manage scan history
- Product inventory management

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Barcode Scanner & Shopping?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure
- 📊 Helpful for shopping

**Cons**

- 🐛 Doesn't work/crashes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔍 Difficult to scan barcodes
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Barcode scanning not working
- Deleting items from history not functioning properly
- Crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Ability to delete scan history easily
- More detailed product information
- Improved barcode scanning capabilities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 118)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-and-shopping/id738375053/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not FREE Must Purchase

*2026-03-29, version 3.5*

This is not a FREE app. U cannot do anything unless u purchase the Premium version for $7.99

### 5/5 — Franko

*2026-01-09, version 3.5*

Scanner works first time every time!

### 5/5 — The best dental care ever

*2025-09-13, version 3.4*

The best dental care all around ever. The  best in ChaingMsi probably the best in all of Thailand
Thanks Everybody

### 1/5 — Ads

*2025-05-30, version 3.2*

Full of ads

### 1/5 — Full of ads, not worth it

*2025-04-14, version 3.0*

The title speaks for itself don’t waste your time

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-04-03, version 3.0*

Does wot it says on the can

### 1/5 — Adds

*2025-02-18, version 3.0*

To many

### 5/5 — The best scanner by far

*2025-01-28, version 2.8.4*

Da best yet didnt think it would be but found out it is I recommend

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2025-01-16, version 2.8.4*

Doesn't scan. Completely useless.

### 4/5 — Pl

*2024-12-24, version 2.8.4*

Brill

## Frequently asked questions about Barcode Scanner & Shopping

### What does this app do?

This app allows you to scan barcodes and QR codes to quickly retrieve product information, including prices from major online marketplaces. It also enables you to generate and share various types of QR codes for different purposes, such as sharing URLs or Wi-Fi credentials. Additionally, it can be used for product inventory management for small businesses.

### How does the price comparison feature work?

When you scan a product's barcode, the app searches for that product on popular online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Target. It then displays the prices from these different retailers, allowing you to compare them and find the best deal.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use for its core scanning and generation features. However, it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements.

### What types of QR codes can I create?

You can create a wide variety of QR codes, including those for text, URLs, phone numbers, V-cards, SMS messages, email addresses, Wi-Fi hotspots, calendar events, and geolocation data.

### Can I use this app for my business inventory?

Yes, the app supports product inventory management and quality assurance for small businesses. You can scan product codes to keep track of items and manage your stock efficiently.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2025-09-26

Bug fixes and performance improvement.

### 3.4 — 2025-08-20

Bug fixes and performance improvement.

### 3.3 — 2025-07-17

Minor bug fixes and performance improvement.

### 3.2 — 2025-05-28

Bug fixes and performance improvement.

### 3.1 — 2025-04-16

Bug fixes and Performance improvements.

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All apps by Zafar Ullah: https://appshunter.io/developer/698061684

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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 2026-06-10.*
