ISBN vs Bar Code Reader ™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Bar Code Reader ™
Easily scan barcodes from your camera or existing photos. Access a history of scanned items, and quickly copy or share the data. Ideal for shopping, inventory, or accessing product details.
- Camera barcode scanning
- Scan barcodes from photos
- Scan history
- Copy and share results
- Offline functionality
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Looking for an easy way to scan barcodes? Barcode Reader is here for you! This easy-to-use app lets you quickly scan any barcode using your phone’s camera. You can also scan barcodes from images stored on your device. Main Features: • Camera Barcode Scanning: Just point your camera at a barcode. Barcode Reader instantly reads it and shows you the result. • Scan from Photos: Select images or screenshots from your files or photos app. Quickly identify barcodes without needing the actual item. • Scan History: Keep track of all scanned barcodes. Access them anytime to copy or share easily. • Copy or Share Results: Immediately copy barcode data or share it via messages, email, or social media. Barcode Reader is ideal for everyday use, shopping, managing inventory, or quickly accessing product details. Why Choose Barcode Reader? • Fast, accurate scanning • Easy-to-use interface • Works offline – no internet connection needed • Convenient history to manage your barcodes Start scanning barcodes effortlessly. Download Barcode Reader now! Barcode Reader app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Barcode Reader does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://olivetapp.github.io/Barcode-Reader/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://olivetapp.github.io/Barcode-Reader/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ISBN at 67% against Bar Code Reader ™'s 20%. ISBN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Bar Code Reader ™'s advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On device support and iOS requirement 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
Bar Code Reader ™ is free to download; ISBN costs $0.99 up front. Bar Code Reader ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ISBN asks for nothing beyond the download.
ISBN ships an update every 8 months, Bar Code Reader ™ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ISBN | Bar Code Reader ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CROMBEZ Emmanuel | Kartika Ardiani |
Customer experience
ISBN
Bar Code Reader ™
In-app purchases
ISBN
No in-app purchases
Bar Code Reader ™
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1W$1.997 Days
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1M$3.991 Month
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Barcode Reader Pro$39.99
Questions
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