Barcode vs WebScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Fast barcode scanning
- Customizable URL templates
- Direct web search integration
- View web content on-screen
- Supports multiple barcode types
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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
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Verdict
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
Barcode costs $3.99 and WebScan $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Barcode | WebScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 40 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Aleksandar Mlazev |
Customer experience
Barcode
WebScan
In-app purchases
Barcode
No in-app purchases
WebScan
No in-app purchases









