Barcode vs Barbecue Browser
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.
Barbecue Browser
This app integrates barcode scanning technology into web applications, allowing users to scan barcodes directly into web forms. It automates data entry for mobile web apps, eliminating manual updates and providing a hands-free solution for customers.
- Barcode scanning for web apps
- Automated form filling
- Hands-free data entry
- Integration with mobile web apps
- Customizable field mapping
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Unlocks iPhone's powerful barcode scanning technology for the web. Integrate with any mobile web apps. Provide a barcode scanning solution to any new or existing mobile web app. Stop doing manual updates and start using the Barbecue Browser. Allow your customers to scan barcodes into any web pages and fill out web forms hands-free! Just a few simple steps to get started: - Download Barbecue Browser and open settings. - Set the field information you want to add barcode scanning. - Open your web app in Barbecue Browser. - Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barbecue Browser at Free against Barcode's $3.99. Barbecue Browser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Barcode's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads 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
Barbecue Browser is free to download; Barcode costs $3.99 up front. Barbecue Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barbecue Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Barcode ships an update every 4 months, Barbecue Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode | Barbecue Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #161 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MochaSoft | Sittipon Simasanti |
Customer experience
Barcode
Barbecue Browser
In-app purchases
Barcode
No in-app purchases
Barbecue Browser
- Commercial License (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- Commercial License (Yearly)$11.991 Year
