Barcode scan vs Scanova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode scan
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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 goβno 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!
Scanova
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Scanova is a simple and convenient QR code and barcode utility designed to make scanning and creating codes easier. Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or import an image from your photo library. Access website links, text, contact details and other encoded information in seconds. QR CODE & BARCODE SCANNING β’ Scan QR codes quickly and accurately β’ Read multiple barcode formats β’ Scan codes directly with your camera β’ Import QR codes and barcodes from photos β’ Open website links and access encoded content β’ View scanned information instantly CREATE QR CODES β’ Generate QR codes for websites and URLs β’ Create Wi-Fi connection codes β’ Make QR codes for contacts β’ Generate codes for email addresses β’ Create codes for phone numbers β’ Turn text into shareable QR codes SCAN HISTORY & SHARING β’ Keep track of previous scans β’ Easily revisit scanned results β’ Share generated QR codes β’ Conveniently access your saved scan history A SIMPLE EVERYDAY UTILITY Whether you want to scan a barcode, open a website, create a Wi-Fi QR code or share contact information, Scanova brings essential code tools together in one convenient app. No account or registration is required. Download Scanova and make everyday scanning and code creation simple. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode scan at none against Scanova's 1. Scanova's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 114 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Scanova sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode scan ships an update every 114 months, Scanova every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode scan | Scanova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 114 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Hai Vo |
In-app purchases
Barcode scan
No in-app purchases
Scanova
- Lifetime$2.99
