Barcode Reader vs MyBarcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Reader
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Barcode Reader-scan is the fastest way to get product information and prices right from your phone. Simply point your camera at any barcode or QR code, and our app will instantly scan it, giving you real-time pricing and product links from thousands of online retailers. Whether you're in a store and want to compare prices or need to quickly reorder a household item, Barcode Reader-scan makes it easy. Just scan, click, and go! Key Features: Lightning-Fast Scanning: Scans barcodes and QR codes with incredible speed and accuracy. Convenient Reordering: Reorder your favorite products in just a few taps. Scan from Photos: Scan barcodes from images saved in your camera roll. Bulk Mode: Scan multiple items in a row, perfect for inventory or shopping. Scan History: Automatically saves your scan history with data export (CSV) for easy reference. Barcode Reader-scan is more than just a scanner—it's your essential tool for smarter shopping. Download now and start saving!
MyBarcode
Easily add and retrieve memos for your barcodes. Scan items like books or stationery to attach titles, details, URLs, and images. Re-scanning displays your saved information.
- Scan barcodes
- Add titles, details, URLs
- Attach images
- Retrieve saved memo data
- Supports books, CDs, stationery
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"MyBarcode" can add memo to barcodes attached to books, CDs, stationery etc. Please start the application and scan the barcode. Title, details, URL, images can be registered. Once scanned again, the registered memo data is displayed. 【Note】 1. QR code is not supported. 2. You can not register different memos in the same barcode. 3. It is not displayed when the image is deleted from your phone. 4. Up to 300 barcodes can be registered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MyBarcode at every 5 months against Barcode Reader's every 48 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Reader ships an update every 48 months, MyBarcode every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader | MyBarcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Tadashi Kinoshita |
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader
No in-app purchases
MyBarcode
No in-app purchases
Questions
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