# FreeScanner — Just a barcode / QR scanner

> Barcode and QR code scanner with integrated information lookup. (iPhone/iPad app by n3rds.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freescanner/id560068210 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [n3rds](https://appshunter.io/developer/510673312)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 904 App Store ratings · 254 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freescanner/id560068210/reviews.md

## What is FreeScanner?

FreeScanner can read and handle almost all barcodes and QR codes.
After successfully scanning a barcode, the built-in Quicklookup provides useful information in seconds ... you will love it!

FreeScanner supports: QR-Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, CODE 39, CODE 93, Code Aztec, Code PDF417, Code DataMatrix, Code ITF14, Code Interleaved2of5.

Questions, problems or ideas?
Please don't hesitate to write a mail to: alexander@unruh.it

## Key features

- Scans all major barcode and QR code types
- Provides quick information lookup
- Supports QR-Code, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more
- Handles various code formats

## What do users think of FreeScanner?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 💡 Useful features like URL linking
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
- 🚀 Works great for testing barcodes

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 🐛 Difficulty exporting/sharing scanned data

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Scanning not working on some products
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Ability to organize/manage scanned items
- Option to export/share scanned data in batches
- More customization options (e.g., dark mode)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 254)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freescanner/id560068210/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great scanner

*2026-08-14, version 3.3.1*

It very simple to use!

### 5/5 — Banfield Pet Hospital

*2026-07-29, version 3.3.1*

They are awesome!  The have a great plan and they are so kind and explain everything. Definitely the new place for the fur babies!

### 5/5 — QR CODE

*2026-07-28, version 3.3.1*

10/10

### 5/5 — Free sccan

*2026-07-19, version 3.3.1*

Super

### 5/5 — Scanner

*2026-07-19, version 3.3.1*

Juan

### 5/5 — Hike foot wear

*2026-07-11, version 3.3.1*

Did not order

### 5/5 — Works great

*2026-07-10, version 3.3.1*

I don’t need a QR scanner very often, so it was refreshing to find this app. It works correctly, quick and simple.

### 5/5 — Great scanner

*2026-07-08, version 3.3.1*

Use it all the time

### 3/5 — Deckers

*2026-07-01, version 3.3.1*

Great , very useful.

### 1/5 — FREE

*2026-06-22, version 3.3.1*

Not free; how do you say free and charge $15.96

## Frequently asked questions about FreeScanner

### What does this app do?

This app functions as a versatile scanner for a wide range of barcode and QR code formats. It quickly reads these codes and then provides relevant information about them through a built-in lookup feature.

### What types of codes can it scan?

The app supports a comprehensive list of code types, including QR-Code, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, CODE 39, CODE 93, Code Aztec, Code PDF417, Code DataMatrix, Code ITF14, and Code Interleaved2of5.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or functionalities might be available for purchase.

### What information can I get after scanning a code?

After a successful scan, the app's Quicklookup feature provides useful information in seconds. This can include product details, web links, or other data encoded within the barcode or QR code.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.1 — 2019-03-16

Item lookup improved

### 3.3 — 2019-03-09

Improved UI

### 3.2.3 — 2017-12-31

- Item description for more barcode types
- Bug fix for iPads

### 3.2.1 — 2017-12-18

One feature for free (cause it's christmas)
+ Layout update

### 3.2 — 2017-12-09

- added a price lookup
- optimized scanner performance
- bugfixing

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