Comparison

Barcode vs Barcode Scanner X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcode

This utility allows your mobile device to function as a wireless barcode scanner, sending scanned data directly to your PC or Mac. It emulates a keyboard wedge, making it seamless for data entry. Installation is straightforward, with an optional server utility for advanced customization.

Highlights
  • Wireless barcode scanning
  • Keyboard wedge emulation
  • PC/Mac data transfer
  • Automatic autofocus
  • Simple installation
  • Customizable settings
Features
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After the success of Barcode-x here is Barcode-x-wifi, the new keyboard wedge barcode scanner from ALTO laboratories. Barcode-x-wifi let you capture the most common typologies of barcodes and send them to your PC/Mac as you are typing on your keyboard (like usb scanner terminals do) Barcode-x-wifi is easy to install and it doesn't need any setup (advanced users can still customize it) Barcode-x-wifi is really simple : download the app and install our free Barcode-x-wifi-server utility, downloadable from Alto-Labs website at http://www.alto-labs.com/vh_app/barcode-x-wifi/. Your iphone will show your computer name, insert a password you prefer and begin scanning. Barcode-x-wifi embeds the new Barcode-x-Pro scanner with Altomatic autofocus to enhance the performances of your scan sessions. What else? Beeeeep! !!! IN ORDER TO USE THE APP YOU MUST INSTALL ON YOUR PC/MAC THE FREE BARCODE-X WI-FI SERVER SOFTWARE DOWNLOADABLE HERE http://www.alto-labs.com/vh_app/barcode-x-wifi/ !!!

About

Barcode Scanner X

Easily scan 1D and 2D barcodes with a fast and intuitive interface. Save scanned results to a history for later review, copying, or searching. Ideal for product checks, inventory, and shipping.

Highlights
  • Wide format support for 1D and 2D codes
  • Automatic scan history saving
  • Share history via email or clipboard
  • Configurable barcode type scanning
  • Power-saving camera pause
  • Search scanned results
Features
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A fast and easy-to-use barcode scanner for reading 1D and 2D codes with saved history. Scanned results can be stored automatically, so you can review, copy, and search them later with ease. Designed for quick everyday use, it works well for product checks, inventory tasks, and shipment label scanning. # Main Features - Wide format support: Reads many 1D and 2D code types - History saving: Automatically save your scan history - Sharing: Share your history via email or clipboard with other apps - Configurable: Choose the type of barcodes to scan - Power-saving: Save battery by pausing the camera when not needed - Search results: Easily look up scanned results using a search engine # How to Use - Scan: Use the camera on the screen to scan barcodes - Add to history: Save results to history using the blue circle button - Auto-delete: If you don't press the blue button, the result will be automatically deleted after a few seconds (adjustable in settings) - Stop: Stop scanning and switch to the result list mode using the stop button - Copy & Search: Tap results to copy, and use the i button for detailed search - Delete: Swipe left to delete results Use it in various daily scenarios. # Supported Barcode Types QR Code MicroQR Data Matrix UPC-A UPC-E EAN-8 (JAN-8) EAN-13 (JAN-13) Code 39 Code 39 Extended Code 93 Code 93 Extended Code 128 (EAN-128 GS1-128) Codabar (NW-7) ITF Interleaved 2 of 5 GS1 Databar (RSS-14) GS1 Databar Expanded GS1 Databar Limited PDF 417 MicroPDF417 # Notes - The camera image and barcode recognition frame may misalign while moving the device. - Recognition may not always be accurate (100% accuracy is not guaranteed). Recognition can fail or be incorrect depending on conditions such as brightness, size, or barcode quality. - There may be occasional misidentification of barcode types (improve by narrowing the barcode types in the settings menu). - For best results, scan barcodes in landscape orientation. Vertical or rotated barcodes may be less accurate. - GS1-128 is recognized as Code128. - This app will display ads during use. Billing Information # Free Version ・Ads are displayed. ・Some features have usage limits. # Pro Version ・Use all features without ads and without limits. # About Subscription Auto-Renewal When you purchase a monthly or yearly subscription, payment will be charged to your App Store account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew. To stop auto-renewal, please turn it off at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. If you do not turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, your selected monthly or yearly plan will automatically renew, and you will be charged accordingly. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed in your account settings after purchase. Cancellation for the used portion of the subscription period will not be accepted after starting to use the service. # Terms of Use https://digitalnauts.com/terms/app_term_of_use/ # Privacy Policy https://digitalnauts.com/privacypolicy/ # Developer DIGITALNAUTS INC. https://digitalnauts.com/

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
Barcode Scanner X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode at none against Barcode Scanner X's shown. Barcode also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17). Barcode Scanner X's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barcode Scanner X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner X has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Barcode's written reviews are positive against 70% of Barcode Scanner X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Scanner X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode versus Barcode Scanner X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeBarcode Scanner X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.3 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better69.7% of reviews
Number of ratings130 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariDIGITALNAUTS INC.

Customer experience

Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Barcode Scanner X

All ratings30 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode

One-time1
  • Barcode-x-wifi Pro Upgrade$3.99
3 purchases

Barcode Scanner X

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner X free?
Barcode Scanner X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode or Barcode Scanner X?
Barcode Scanner X is rated higher. Barcode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barcode Scanner X averages 4.3 from 30 ratings.
Do Barcode or Barcode Scanner X have ads?
Barcode Scanner X shows ads; Barcode does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or Barcode Scanner X?
Barcode ships an update every 2 months, and Barcode Scanner X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode was updated on November 1, 2026 and Barcode Scanner X on November 2, 2026.

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