Comparison

ISBN 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

ISBN

Create and manage a personal book inventory using ISBN codes. Organize books with custom flags, notes, and contact associations. Export your library data to CSV for use in spreadsheets.

Highlights
  • Book inventory management
  • ISBN scanning/entry
  • Customizable flags for categorization
  • Free text notes per book
  • Attach books to contacts
  • CSV export for spreadsheets
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Cette application permet de faire une liste de livres à partir de leurs codes ISBN. Chaque livre peut avoir 10 drapeaux pour les classer, un texte libre et être attaché à un contact. L'application peut servir à faire l'inventaire de sa bibliothèque, ou la liste des livres prêtés, ou tout ce que vous pourrez vouloir. Vous pourrez exportez votre base de livre en CSV pour l'intégrer dans un tableur.

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

ISBN1 screens
Barcode Scanner X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barcode Scanner X at Free against ISBN's $0.99. Barcode Scanner X also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). ISBN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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 Scanner X is free to download; ISBN costs $0.99 up front. Barcode Scanner X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ISBN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ISBN ships an update every 8 months, Barcode Scanner X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ISBN versus Barcode Scanner X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterISBNBarcode Scanner X
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—4.3 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCROMBEZ EmmanuelDIGITALNAUTS INC.

Customer experience

ISBN

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Barcode Scanner X

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

In-app purchases

None

ISBN

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcode Scanner X

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

Questions

Is ISBN free?
ISBN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Scanner X free?
Barcode Scanner X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ISBN or Barcode Scanner X have ads?
Barcode Scanner X shows ads; ISBN does not.
Which is updated more often, ISBN or Barcode Scanner X?
ISBN ships an update every 8 months, and Barcode Scanner X every 3 weeks. Most recently, ISBN was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barcode Scanner X on October 17, 2026.

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