Comparison

QR 2 CSV vs Schnell Software BarBoss

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

Head to head
About

QR 2 CSV

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to collect and organize data. Export your findings into various file formats like CSV, TXT, XLSX, or PDF. Ideal for inventory, attendance, and record-keeping tasks.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Manual data entry
  • Continuous or single-shot scanning
  • Duplicate scan prevention
  • Export to CSV, TXT, XLSX, PDF
  • On-device AI Assist (Beta)
  • Inventory management features
Features
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QR 2 CSV is a free QR code and barcode scanner that lets you scan, organize, and export results as CSV, TXT, XLSX or PDF. Built for inventory, data collection, attendance, and everyday record keeping. Scan with your camera or enter values manually. Use single or continuous scanning, optional beep and vibration, and duplicate detection. Everything stays on your device. KEY FEATURES: • Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera: QR Codes, Barcodes (Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E) • Continuous or single-shot scanning with adjustable delay • Manual entry when you can’t scan • Prevent duplicate scans with a confirmation prompt • Timestamps on every record • Open scanned URLs in Safari • Swipe to delete, or delete specific / all / visible items • Export as CSV or plain TXT — share by email, Messages, Drive, and more • Persistent local storage for scans and settings • Search records (all fields: data, name, description, quantity, lists, timestamp) • On-device AI Assist (Beta) — Apple Intelligence devices only • Select All in Bulk Actions (and List Assign): selects every visible item (search + list filter) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT (optional unlock): • Add & Export name, brand, category, description, quantity, unit price and total price • Add up to 3 photos per record (camera or library) • Enhanced export as Excel (.xlsx) and PDF (.pdf) with ability to include Photos in .xlsx and .pdf Export (default off). • Edit multiple selected items at once • Include inventory fields in your exports • Copy Fields From Existing (scan or manual record) • Search by Field (limit search to Data, Name, Brand, Category, Description, Quantity, Lists, or Timestamp) • Fuzzy Barcode Lookup. While typing on the scanner Keyboard or Manual Input, shows partial matches from your library (e.g. last digits). Tap a match to use that code. • Brand Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused brands from your catalog • Category Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused categories from your catalog • Related Items - tag an item on multiple lists or an item that has other records with the same barcode. Opens a sheet to see those related entries. • Total List price/quantity/measurement ORGANIZATION / LISTS (optional unlock): • Create lists and assign items to one or more lists • Create groups and assign lists to one or more groups • Scan directly into a list (or leave items Unassigned) • Filter by All, Unassigned, or a specific group / list • Export by list, including list names when enabled • Bulk Actions: assign, edit, export, or delete selected items • Export sort: Sort by Date, Data, Name, Description, or Quantity, with optional Then by • Tertiary export sort — up to 3 levels (Sort by / Then by) WORKFLOWS (BETA): • Choose from Stocking, Restocking, Dynamic, and Revision scanning modes • Move known items between lists, add new items, or do both automatically • Look up existing records across your Source lists while scanning • Control how known, unknown, and duplicate items are handled • Confirm, update, skip, or create records directly from the scanning workflow • Set Destination lists for organized, repeatable stock operations • Built-in demos let you try each workflow before using your own lists BACKUP & RESTORE (optional unlock): • Backup Now — save scans, lists, and settings as a .qr2csv to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, email and more • Restore from User Backup — pick a .qr2csv you saved • Restore from System Snapshot — private in-app copies. System snapshots include photos; user backups do not. • Preview before you replace anything COMPLETE/PREMIUM PACKAGE (optional): • Unlock Inventory, Organization, Backups at a discount when you don’t already own any of them Simply scan, organize, and export. All data stays on your device for privacy and control.

About

Schnell Software BarBoss

Features
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Schnell Software BarBoss è la nuova App di Schnell Software di supporto al nostro software gestionale GraphicoPro. Tramite BarBoss è possibile vedere gli ordini in produzione, in consegna, avere report dettagliati sulla produzione aziendale. E' inoltre presente un modulo di connessione al nostro software GrafoBoss, con cui è possibile monitorare la produzione per singola macchina, per operatore, il tutto corredato da intuitivi grafici. BarBoss è collegabile al vostro GraphicoPro e GrafoBoss se già acquistati oppure è presente una modalità Demo in cui potete valutare le potenzialità di avere i dati a portata di smartphone quando e dove volete.

Screenshots

QR 2 CSV4 screens
Schnell Software BarBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schnell Software BarBoss at none against QR 2 CSV's 6. Schnell Software BarBoss also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). QR 2 CSV's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 15 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR 2 CSV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Schnell Software BarBoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR 2 CSV ships an update every 3 days, Schnell Software BarBoss every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR 2 CSV versus Schnell Software BarBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR 2 CSVSchnell Software BarBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDan RisteaSchnell S.p.A.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

QR 2 CSV

One-time6
  • Inventory Management$0.99
  • Workflows$0.99
  • Unlock Organization$1.49
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  • Backup & Restore$1.49
  • Inventory + Organization$1.99
  • Premium — Unlock Everything$2.99
None

Schnell Software BarBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR 2 CSV free?
QR 2 CSV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schnell Software BarBoss free?
Schnell Software BarBoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR 2 CSV or Schnell Software BarBoss have ads?
Neither QR 2 CSV nor Schnell Software BarBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR 2 CSV or Schnell Software BarBoss?
QR 2 CSV ships an update every 3 days, and Schnell Software BarBoss every 15 months. Most recently, QR 2 CSV was updated on November 2, 2026 and Schnell Software BarBoss on October 26, 2026.

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