# PDF417 Barcode Scanner — user reviews > 39 indexed App Store user reviews of PDF417 Barcode Scanner by Microblink Ltd, rated 2.70/5 from 47 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf417-barcode-scanner/id669082436/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf417-barcode-scanner/id669082436.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 14 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 22 ## Newest reviews (10 of 39) ### 2/5 — Old Version was better *2019-02-19, version 5.1.0* Ok old version was better and I love to use the app for getting the raw text of the PDF417 now you get ID number and it don’t show you the raw text any more i had like using this app before but now I say I only could give them a 2 start bring back the old version with the raw text when you scan if not need to find one that show raw text ### 1/5 — a complete sham *2018-12-31, version 5.1.0* makes you download another app to view the results of your scan—mentioned app is not the same functionality at all. i have no idea how these other users are giving five stars. ### 4/5 — Highly recommended *2018-07-20, version 5.0.5* I was looking for an app that is able to read PDF417 barcodes. My HOA is considering scanning drivers licenses for all visitors and rather than looking at the clear text info on the front of the card reading the barcode on the back has more and better information. The developer of this app offers the SDK so that it can be implemented in custom applications. Exactly what I am looking for. This app is great, the scanner is fast and works even in not so bright light. The reason why I didn’t give it 5 stars is that when I enable all available barcode formats the scanner doesn’t read the PDF417 anymore ### 4/5 — Fast and Efficient *2018-06-17, version 5.0.5* PDF 417 is the best app I have used for scanning barcodes in various lighting conditions and situations. The latest version has evolved into an ever better faster app with a streamlined UI. The previous version had deep linking, so you could call the app and return the results from other apps (i.e., FileMaker Go) but that feature was removed. If that feature was returned to the app, I would’ve given it five stars, because it would be a bigger time saving for me for my needs. ### 4/5 — Works great *2018-03-06, version 5.0.5* It works very well and scans fast and accurate. Would love to have features with scanned time stamp and upload the scan history to cloud feature. ### 1/5 — Inzwischen unbrauchbar *2017-09-20, version 3.0* Inzwischen unbrauchbar ### 1/5 — Does not work *2016-03-21, version 3.0* Low quality ### 1/5 — Useless *2015-10-07, version 3.0* I downloaded this program and attempted to scan numerous barcodes with my 6s Plus camera. Results were nothing but failure! Don't waste your time on this app. ### 1/5 — iPhone 6 *2015-03-24, version 3.0* App doesn't work with iPhone 6 latest IOS. Camera doesn't display anything when trying to capture an image. ### 5/5 — Great *2014-08-28, version 2.2* Works as expected. Very fast reading! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Remove from App Store *2025-04-28, version 5.7* App doesn't work at all. Waste of time. Uninstall and move on ### 1/5 — Serious Privacy Concerns *2022-10-05, version 5.7* Noticeable signs of improper personal data handling while using the app. Recommended to avoid using this app to decode any data barcodes containing personal information. ### 1/5 — This is an advertisement- Not an actual app. *2020-07-24, version 5.3.0* Doesn’t actually scan barcodes. Instead it just presents part of the information, maybe 20 characters, and then an ad to download a different app by the same develop. Useless do not download. ### 1/5 — Junk app *2020-03-04, version 5.2.0* Pure junk, asks you to buy more to see the data ### 1/5 — Trash *2019-12-20, version 5.2.0* I want an app that shows me the raw PDF417 data. That is why I downloaded it. I do not need a whole different app for scanning IDs. Please consider making a functional app or changing the name of your app to be less misleading and useless. ### 1/5 — Neutered app that is just an ad for other apps *2019-09-08, version 5.2.0* This app used to be great until they removed full PDF417 scanning. Now, if you scan something they think is a driver’s license, all you get is an advertisement for another app that forces you to scan the entire license and send them a copy of it. Unreal. ### 1/5 — SKIP THIS APP *2019-08-22, version 5.2.0* If you try to scan a pdf417 code it won’t show you all the data and forces you to download another product, which doesn’t decode the pdf417 at all. TOTAL SCAM. ### 1/5 — Useless app *2019-05-24* Every time I scan it wants me to get another app that is a paid app or it won’t display the barcode data ### 1/5 — Latest update a HUGE step back *2019-04-08, version 5.1.1* The latest update takes away capability to scan several typed of barcodes? How is it an enhancement and step forward is beyond me. Time to look for another app - it’s a pity as this one used to be great. ### 1/5 — Can’t see the results because an ad in the way *2019-04-01, version 5.1.1* What did you guys do to the app? Now I can’t see the results of the scan because there is an ad in the way. Every time I scan the barcode the barcode info is being hidden behind a Blink ID advertisement. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works perfectly fine *2026-04-21, version 5.7* Scans all Barcodes I need without any Ads ### 5/5 — Works well and fast *2020-05-03, version 5.2.0* First what it says in a fast way, had no problems reading 2D barcodes ### 5/5 — Does what it says *2019-08-27, version 5.2.0* Worked fine on iPhone XS ### 5/5 — Отличное приложение *2019-03-29, version 5.1.1* Лучше и быстрее всех популярных аналогов ### 5/5 — Great, versatile scanner *2018-11-30, version 5.1.0* I have only had this app for about 30 minutes but it is far better than other scanners I've tried. It scans a wide variety of codes easily and quickly. Great app. From my short experience with it I would highly recommend. ### 5/5 — Отличная поддержка форматов *2018-09-01, version 5.0.5* Можно выбрать сразу множество вариантов форматов для декодирования, работает очень быстро, спасибо!) ### 5/5 — Best code scanner PERIOD *2017-09-28, version 4.0.1* I don’t know what was wrong with older versions that earned such bad reviews, but I they should be ignored. This can pick out a dozen different formats and because it is a demo for the developer’s SDK, it’s not a monetization/marketing play, which is what most of the older QR & UPC scanners have become. ### 5/5 — Simple Scanner *2017-06-29, version 3.0* Free, simple, what more can I ask for¡ ### 5/5 — Apple Wallet Pass *2016-05-13, version 3.0* Works great to scan the barcode from Apple Wallet passes. ### 5/5 — Works great *2015-10-15, version 3.0* Works great. Scans pdf417 barcodes *instantly*. In fact, it works so well that I was able to, without effort, scan the barcode from the boarding pass photo featured in the screen shots on your iTunes page—complete with the information that you blurred out from the human-readable text. You may want to check into that if it’s truly something that needs to be redacted. ;-) --- *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 2026-06-08.*