Comparison

Bar vs OPA Sat

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

OPA Sat

Features
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Aplicativo exclusivo para clientes da OPA Sat. - Localização em Tempo Real - Comando de Bloqueio/Desbloqueio (se ativado) - Visão da Rua (Street View) - Alertas via Notificações

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
OPA Sat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OPA Sat at none against Bar's shown. OPA Sat also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 20 months). Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

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, OPA Sat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Bar versus OPA Sat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarOPA Sat
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamRafael Azevedo Medeiros

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

None

OPA Sat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OPA Sat free?
OPA Sat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bar or OPA Sat have ads?
Bar shows ads; OPA Sat does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar or OPA Sat?
Bar ships an update every 20 months, and OPA Sat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bar was updated on October 4, 2026 and OPA Sat on September 27, 2026.

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