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Barcode Scanners

Barcode Scanners

by Cognex Corporation

810 ratings
185 reviews
💼 Business
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2012
  • October 1, 2025

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Developer

Cognex Corporation
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About

This app offers robust barcode scanning capabilities, supporting over 30 different types including QR, UPC, and Data Matrix. It provides powerful parsing for industry-standard formats like driver's licenses and GS1 codes, simplifying data extraction.

✓Scan over 30 barcode types
✓QR code scanning
✓UPC scanning
✓Data Matrix scanning
✓GS1 code parsing
✓Driver's license data parsing
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Barcode Scanners. Based on 810 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and accurate scanning
  • 👍Reliable and easy to use
  • 🔒No data collection
  • 💡Supports wide range of barcode types
  • 👍Excellent parsing and decoding capabilities

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes or freezing issues
  • 🐛Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛Duplicate delay feature not working as expected
  • 🐛Export to CSV not functioning properly
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What's New in Barcode Scanners

5.0.14

October 1, 2025

- Updated cmbSDK to 2.7.9

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Works on just about every format

Excellent product. Very reliable scanner app for many years on a wide variety of 1D and 2D symbologies. Great demonstration of the Cognex’s capabilities.
DirSupportDirSupport

Great app !

I downloaded this app years ago and it just works well, in fact, I used this app at the grocery store to help the cashier read the stacked barcodes that the store scanner would not read.
Good job guys !
Floridaguy 2018Floridaguy 2018

Good

Comfortable
MoinrasselMoinrassel

Still one of the best apps

Reads everything and apparently does not collect data! Recommend!!
surftomsurftom

Excellent

Thank you very much for not collecting any information.
J404caJ404ca
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashing after iOS 12.3.1 update

Bug

Unable to scan certain barcode types (e.g. GS1 DataMatrix)

Bug

Frozen camera view after initial scan

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Requested Features

4 requests

Option to disable tips/tooltips on startup

Feature

Batch export/logging of scan history

Feature

Ability to display non-readable characters

Feature

Deeper Shortcuts integration

Feature

FAQ

What types of barcodes can this app scan?

This app supports scanning over 30 different barcode types. This includes popular formats like QR, UPC, GS1, Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and many others, ensuring broad compatibility for various needs.

Does the app offer any advanced data parsing features?

Yes, the application includes powerful parsers designed to examine industry-standard formatted barcodes. This allows for easier extraction of data from formats such as AAMVA (US and Canadian Driver’s Licenses), GS1, IUID, and Structured Carrier Messages (MaxiCode).

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the application is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

Who would benefit from using this barcode scanner?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs to scan a wide array of barcodes and extract structured data efficiently. This includes professionals in logistics, retail, inventory management, or even individuals who frequently encounter different barcode formats.