Bar vs ATMS+ Express Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bar
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Save scan history
- Share and open links
- Offline scanning capability
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash
ATMS+ Express Scanner
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The ATMS+ Express Scanner mobile app is designed to be used with ATMS+ Ticketing Software from Vantix Systems. It provides a simple remote scanning solution for Museums, Science Centers, Zoos, Aquariums, Sporting events, Arts & Entertainment, Festivals and more – the ATMS+ Express Scanner provides flexible, portable and quick access for ticket validation and redemption, and membership validation and processing. For reduced line ups, the ATMS+ Express Scanner mobile app allows you to create multiple points of entry into your venue.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ATMS+ Express Scanner at none against Bar's shown. ATMS+ Express Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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.
Bar ships an update every 20 months, ATMS+ Express Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bar | ATMS+ Express Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Vantix Systems |
In-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
ATMS+ Express Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bar free?
Is ATMS+ Express Scanner free?
Do Bar or ATMS+ Express Scanner have ads?
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