# Barcode vs PhotoScan

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcode at 15.0 against PhotoScan's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode | PhotoScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoscan-qr-and-barcode-reader/id6756690991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 113 months | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [MAXWELL PAUL VAGLICA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862349941) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scan/id1082070946)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photoscan-qr-and-barcode-reader/id6756690991)

This app allows you to scan QR codes and barcodes directly from images in your photo library, eliminating the need for a live camera. It supports batch scanning, a wide variety of barcode types, and automatically detects and processes data from your saved photos.

**Highlights:** Scan from photos in library, Batch scanning up to 20 images, Supports 20+ barcode types, Automatic URL opening, Scan history with search and favorites, Export scans to CSV, JSON, or text, Privacy-focused local processing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode free?

Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PhotoScan free?

PhotoScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Barcode or PhotoScan have ads?

Neither Barcode nor PhotoScan shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*