Comparison

Barcode scan vs Q

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

Head to head
About

Barcode scan

Features
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Barcode Scan-Easy: The ultimate fast, reliable, and automatic barcode and QR code reader for your iPhone. Just point and scan. Whether you're tracking inventory, price-checking in a store, or just need a QR code opened instantly, this app provides results with unmatched speed and simplicity. Powerful Features for Power Users: Lightning-Fast Scanning: Instantly scan Barcodes and QR Codes with speed and accuracy. Bulk Mode (Shop Ready): Ideal for retail or inventory, scan multiple items back-to-back without manual resetting. Scan from Camera Roll: Don't rescan! Import existing images from your photos to read codes. Automated Scanner: Open the app and the scanner is ready to goβ€”no extra taps required. Complete History: All your scan results are saved automatically for easy review and reference. Effortless Sharing: Quickly share scan results, links, and text with a single tap. Barcode Scan-Easy is the indispensable tool that makes frustrating scanning a thing of the past. Download now and experience the difference!

About

Q

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Introduction Operating voltage: 2.0V ~ 3.6V. Time display: 12-hour clock. Temperature display: -9.9~70℃. Humidity display: 10%~90% RH. NFC function: Support ISO 14443A communication protocol. Description Time setting: User can set the time through Nyquest Q-NFC. Press "SETTING" after setting the time column, and then place the product near the mobile phone's NFC antenna (approximately 10mm away) to complete the time setting. Temperature and humidity detection: Detect temperature and humidity sensors and refresh every 10 seconds. Access data: The current temperature, humidity, and the max/min temperature history can be shown on phone through the Nyquest Q-NFC. Put the clock near phone's NFC antenna (approximately 10mm away) to access data. The format is UTF-8. For more information, please search "NY8LP11A" or contact fae@nyquest.com.tw

Screenshots

Barcode scan4 screens
Q3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Q at none against Barcode scan's shown. Q also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 114 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode scan ships an update every 114 months, Q every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Barcode scan versus Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode scanQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 114 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamalingam SivaramakrishnanAnson Yeh

In-app purchases

None

Barcode scan

No in-app purchases

None

Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode scan free?
Barcode scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode scan or Q have ads?
Barcode scan shows ads; Q does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode scan or Q?
Barcode scan ships an update every 114 months, and Q every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode scan was updated on October 1, 2026 and Q on September 29, 2026.

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