# Barcode Reader vs Smart Case

Barcode Reader and Smart Case both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Case's. Barcode Reader also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 14.0). Smart Case's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Barcode Reader against 3.0 for Smart Case. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 50% of Smart Case's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Reader | Smart Case |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-free/id1081650822/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-case-nfc-ink-screen/id6502571771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [波 宁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476146486) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-free/id1081650822)

Scan barcodes using your iPhone camera to quickly find product prices from online retailers. It also helps you easily reorder household or business items by scanning existing products.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes with iPhone camera, Compare product prices online, Easily reorder items, Scan from camera roll, Save scan history, Export scan data to CSV, Bulk scanning mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Case

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-case-nfc-ink-screen/id6502571771)

Personalize your phone case with a dynamic e-ink display. Sync photos, text, QR codes, to-do lists, and weather directly to your case for easy access and improved efficiency.

**Highlights:** Sync photos and text, Display QR codes, Integrate to-do lists and calendars, DIY dynamic views with custom fonts and colors, E-ink screen image enhancement, Import business cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Reader free?

Barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Case free?

Smart Case is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Reader or Smart Case?

Barcode Reader and Smart Case are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Barcode Reader or Smart Case have ads?

Barcode Reader shows ads; Smart Case does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*