Comparison

Bar vs CodeGo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CodeGo

Features
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CodeGo is a fast, simple QR code and barcode companion for everyday work. Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds, keep your scan history organized, and manage products and items in one clean workspace. Whether you are checking inventory, collecting product codes, sharing Wi-Fi, or creating labels, CodeGo helps you get it done quickly. KEY FEATURES • Scan QR codes and popular barcode formats • Add codes manually when scanning is not available • Keep a searchable history of scanned codes • Track quantities for repeated scans • Organize barcodes by product and item • Create QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email and messages • Generate EAN, UPC, Code 128, QR and more barcode types • Create multiple codes from a list or number sequence • Save, reopen and share generated codes • Export scan and product data to PDF, Excel or HTML • Customize export titles, labels and column order • Back up and restore your data with encrypted ZIP files • Use CodeGo in 15 languages, including English, Vietnamese, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and more CodeGo is designed to be clear, reliable and easy to use — from a single quick scan to managing an entire product list. Download CodeGo and take control of your codes.

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
CodeGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CodeGo at none against Bar's shown. CodeGo also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months). Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar ships an update every 20 months, CodeGo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Bar versus CodeGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarCodeGo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamTruong Pham

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

None

CodeGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodeGo free?
CodeGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar or CodeGo have ads?
Bar shows ads; CodeGo does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar or CodeGo?
Bar ships an update every 20 months, and CodeGo every 10 days. Most recently, Bar was updated on September 26, 2026 and CodeGo on September 28, 2026.

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