# Barcode Reader vs eSIM.cr

The clearest difference is ads: eSIM.cr at none against Barcode Reader's shown. eSIM.cr also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Reader | eSIM.cr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aishvarya Sadasivam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062048241) | [Ring Centrales de Costa Rica](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489200193) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-reader-scan/id1081653184)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### eSIM.cr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esimcr/id6759299931)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Reader free?

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

### Is eSIM.cr free?

eSIM.cr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Barcode Reader or eSIM.cr have ads?

Barcode Reader shows ads; eSIM.cr does not.

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