Comparison

Barcode vs WebScan

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

Head to head
About

Barcode

This app functions as a web browser that integrates barcode scanning capabilities. It allows users to scan various barcode types directly into web applications, facilitating data retrieval from company servers for inventory or product information. It supports multiple barcode formats and hardware scanners.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning directly to web pages
  • Supports multiple barcode formats (QR, EAN, UPC, etc.)
  • Integration with company servers for data retrieval
  • Hardware scanner support (SocketMobile S700)
  • JavaScript function calls after scan
  • Manual barcode data typing
  • Scan history list
Features
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Mocha Barcode is a standard web browser with barcode support. It makes it easy to build web applications for company use. Scan barcodes direct to your web page, and request the company server to return data online, such as product information and goods in stock. Scan barcodes with the iPhone/iPad camera direct to your Web application. No need for special designed Apps. Any app or web page can easily request Mocha Barcode to read a barcode and return the data. As a start, please try the free lite version. - Supports EAN-13 ,UPC-A,EAN-8, UPC-E,Code 39,Code 39 mod 43 codes,Code 93,Code 128,PDF417 codes, QR codes,Aztec codes,Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ,ITF14 codes, DataMatrix codes. - Can return data to a field. - Supports SocketMobile S700 and Series 7 hardware scanners. - Can handle many fields on a single web page. - Can call a Javascript function on the Web page after a scan. - Has keypad for manual barcode data typing. - History list with the last 20 scans. - Can remove first and/or last digit from a scan. - Buttons can be configured. - Supports callback URL. - Install preferences with an email.

About

WebScan

Scan barcodes and instantly search them on the internet using a customizable URL template. Create your own barcode scanning solutions by linking to your preferred websites or services.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning
  • Customizable URL templates
  • Direct web search integration
  • View web content on-screen
  • Supports multiple barcode types
Features
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WebScan is a tool that allows you to scan and search barcodes at any internet address. You can even use your own URL template. It has it's own build-in fast barcode scanner at the top of the screen and shows the results just bellow it. The scanned bar code will be placed where you put *** in the URL string. To change the address just tap on the menu and select "Set URL" Write your selected web address and put *** just where you want the code to be placed. It could be part of directory name, URL parameter or what ever part of the URL. With this app you can easily make your own barcode scanning solution just by creating a website or service that handles the codes. Then you just write the address of your site and you are all set and done ! The web content will be visible on the same screen under the the scanner. Supported barcode types: EAN13, EAN8, UPCA,UPCE, CODE128, CODE39, Interleaved 2 of 5

Screenshots

Barcode4 screens
WebScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode at 80% against WebScan's 0%. Barcode also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). WebScan's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Barcode costs $3.99 and WebScan $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode ships an update every 4 months, WebScan every 40 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode versus WebScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeWebScan
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 40 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMochaSoftAleksandar Mlazev

Customer experience

Barcode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

WebScan

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode

No in-app purchases

None

WebScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode free?
Barcode costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebScan free?
WebScan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode or WebScan have ads?
Neither Barcode nor WebScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode or WebScan?
Barcode ships an update every 4 months, and WebScan every 40 months. Most recently, Barcode was updated on October 5, 2026 and WebScan on October 2, 2026.

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