Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs iHome

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner

Instantly read any barcode or QR code by pointing your camera. Quickly capture and manage information, from product details to URLs. Essential for organizing items, managing inventory, or finding product information.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast barcode and QR code scanning
  • Save and export scan history to CSV
  • Bulk scanning mode for multiple codes
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Share scan results easily
Features
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Barcode Scanner-QR Code Scan is the fastest and most reliable way to read any barcode or QR code. Simply point your camera at a code, and our app will instantly provide the data you need. From product details and URLs to text, this powerful tool is essential for quickly capturing and managing information. Whether you're organizing items at home, managing a small business inventory, or just need to easily find information on a product, this app makes it simple. Key Features: • Lightning-Fast Scanning: Reads both barcodes and QR codes with incredible speed and accuracy. • Easy Data Management: Save your scan history and export records to CSV for simple organization. • Bulk Mode: Scan multiple codes in a row, perfect for efficient data collection. • Scan from Photos: Read barcodes and QR codes from images saved in your camera roll. • Shareable Results: Easily share scan results via email or other apps. Barcode Scanner-QR Code Scan is your essential tool for a more organized and efficient life.

About

iHome

Control your home's lights, TV, curtains, and more remotely via the internet. Organize devices by room and floor, set up automated scenarios, and back up your settings. Enjoy a smarter, more convenient living experience.

Highlights
  • Remote device control (lights, TV, curtains, AC, doors)
  • Room and floor organization
  • Device management and customization
  • Automated device scenarios
  • Settings backup and restore
  • Demo account for testing
Features
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Nowadays scientific and technological development is increasing . These advanced devices serve human life better and easier. Typically in a house , people can control electronic devices such as lights , TV ... remotely through the internet without touching any device . With the motto: "Easy way - Better Life!!", Acis is a pioneer company in the first remote control in Viet Nam has created the intelligent control devices are installed in the house to create a smart home for everyone . Besides, Acis also creates ESmart application allow users to control devices in the smartphone and tablet products . With ESmart you easier to control devices in the home such as light bulbs , television , ... remotely through the internet and electronic systems of Acis anytime anywhere. Signals are synchronized quickly. Enjoy the beautiful life!!! ********************************* Acis's system currently provides remote device including : - Light - Television - Curtains - Air Conditioning - Doors *********************************** Features : 1 . Home Control Expressing each room and each floor in a house . You can add , delete a room or a floor like building a house. In addition, you can also change the edit room/floor including change room name , floor name, avatar. Then you will add the devices you have registered in the system 's device Acis into a room.Also move them to the desired location and type of equipment and change their size . 2 . Classic Control A collection of all the devices you have registered in Acis's system . The device drivers here will also be synchronized across devices in the home was added to the home control 3 . Setting With 2 functions : backup and load file from server to server allows you to restore the settings you 've done before. 4 . Script Get a list of scenarios is created . The script is the time period is set to control devices such as lights off to sleep , open TV … 5 . Log Out When you log out , the whole of what you have done will be stored for the next log in. ***************** Because of the commercial application of Acis should register on the website: acis.com.vn. If you want to use a look at the technical and functional application, please use the following demo account: master account: demo control account: demo password: 123456 Any questions about this application, please contact us via email: info@acis.com.vn

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
iHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iHome at none against Barcode Scanner's shown. iHome also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 117 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

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

Barcode Scanner ships an update every 117 months, iHome every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Scanner versus iHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScanneriHome
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 117 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamalingam SivaramakrishnanLe Thanh Dat

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

iHome

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

iHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iHome free?
iHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner or iHome have ads?
Barcode Scanner shows ads; iHome does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or iHome?
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 117 months, and iHome every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and iHome on September 24, 2026.

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