Bar vs Scan Code Filter
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
Scan Code Filter
Easily scan and generate QR and Bar codes. Filter scanned data or text, and save your codes in a personal collection. Share your created codes or print them.
- Scan QR and Bar codes
- Generate QR codes
- Filter scanned data
- Save scanned codes
- Share generated codes
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Scan, filter, generate, save or share QR and Bar codes. Scan any Bar or QR code compatible. Generate your own QR code and print it. Filter using scanner or text data. Create your own collection of scanned codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scan Code Filter at every 8 months against Bar's every 20 months. Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, Scan Code Filter every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bar | Scan Code Filter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Daniel Nowendsztern |
Customer experience
Bar
Scan Code Filter
In-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
Scan Code Filter
No in-app purchases
