Comparison

BarcodeScan vs MyBarcode

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

Head to head
About

BarcodeScan

This app offers fast and accurate QR and barcode scanning with extensive format support. It automatically saves scan history and allows for one-tap export of all data to a .txt file for easy import into spreadsheets or databases. Customize sound and vibration feedback for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate scanning
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
  • Automatic scan history
  • One-tap data export to .txt
  • Customizable sound and vibration
  • Intuitive user interface
Features
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This isn't just another scanner app. This is a comprehensive, powerful, and indispensable tool designed to revolutionize how you interact with data in your personal and professional life. Rebuilt from the ground up for exceptional stability and performance, it leverages Apple's cutting-edge VisionKit framework to provide a scanning experience that is second to none. Instantly and accurately capture everything from QR codes and retail barcodes to complex industrial symbologies. But the true power of this app shines after the scan. 【Core Features & Capabilities】 Blazing-Fast & Ultra-Accurate Scanning Engine Powered by Apple's latest VisionKit technology, our app delivers incredible speed and precision. It captures codes instantly, even in low-light conditions, at awkward angles, or from a distance. Say goodbye to frustrating focusing issues. Comprehensive Barcode Format Support We cover virtually every barcode format you'll encounter in daily life and professional environments. ・QR Code, EAN-13 (JAN), EAN-8, UPC-E ・Code 39, Code 39 Checksum, Code 93, Code 128 ・PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix ・Interleaved 2 of 5, I2of5 Checksum For power users, you can even enable or disable specific symbologies in the settings to optimize performance for your needs. Intelligent & Automatic History Management Every code you scan is automatically saved with its type, content, and a precise timestamp. Effortlessly browse your scan history, search for past entries, and delete individual records or clear the entire log with ease. 【Game-Changing Feature】One-Tap Advanced Data Export This is the professional-grade feature that sets us apart. With a single button, you can export your entire scan history. The app instantly converts all data into a universal Tab-Separated Values (.txt) file, compresses it into a ZIP archive, and attaches it to an email. This allows you to seamlessly import your data into Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, or any database for analysis, reporting, inventory management, or secure backup. No more manual data entry. Fully Customizable User Experience Tailor the app to your preferences. Enable or disable sound and vibration feedback upon a successful scan. Whether you need silent operation in a quiet environment or haptic confirmation in a noisy one, you are in control. Sleek, Modern, and Intuitive UI Built with the latest SwiftUI, the interface is clean, modern, and incredibly easy to navigate. The two-tab design for "Scan" and "History" ensures you can access every feature without confusion. 【Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications】 For Personal Use: ・Compare prices and look up product information while shopping. ・Catalog your personal library of books, movies, and music. ・Instantly open websites and access information from QR codes on flyers. ・Quickly share contact information. For Business & Professional Use: ・Manage warehouse inventory, track assets, and perform stock-takes. ・Scan barcodes on documents and equipment for enterprise systems. ・Streamline event check-ins and attendee management. ・Capture customer data from QR codes on business cards. ・Export all scan data to your computer for detailed business reports and analysis. This app transforms your smartphone from a simple reader into a sophisticated data capture and management terminal. It's designed to eliminate the small frictions of your day and make your workflow dramatically more efficient. Download now and unlock the next level of scanning.

About

MyBarcode

Easily add and retrieve memos for your barcodes. Scan items like books or stationery to attach titles, details, URLs, and images. Re-scanning displays your saved information.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes
  • Add titles, details, URLs
  • Attach images
  • Retrieve saved memo data
  • Supports books, CDs, stationery
Features
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"MyBarcode" can add memo to barcodes attached to books, CDs, stationery etc. Please start the application and scan the barcode. Title, details, URL, images can be registered. Once scanned again, the registered memo data is displayed. 【Note】 1. QR code is not supported. 2. You can not register different memos in the same barcode. 3. It is not displayed when the image is deleted from your phone. 4. Up to 300 barcodes can be registered.

Screenshots

BarcodeScan3 screens
MyBarcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyBarcode at 67% against BarcodeScan's 10%. MyBarcode also leads on rating (3.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). BarcodeScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. BarcodeScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyBarcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyBarcode holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of BarcodeScan's written reviews are positive against 67% of MyBarcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeScan ships an update every 7 months, MyBarcode every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
BarcodeScan versus MyBarcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeScanMyBarcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhirokazu murabeTadashi Kinoshita

Customer experience

BarcodeScan

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

MyBarcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BarcodeScan

One-time1
  • Send scanned data as E-Mail$2.99
None

MyBarcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BarcodeScan free?
BarcodeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyBarcode free?
MyBarcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeScan or MyBarcode?
MyBarcode is rated higher. BarcodeScan averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MyBarcode averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BarcodeScan or MyBarcode have ads?
MyBarcode shows ads; BarcodeScan does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeScan or MyBarcode?
BarcodeScan ships an update every 7 months, and MyBarcode every 6 months. Most recently, BarcodeScan was updated on October 21, 2026 and MyBarcode on October 7, 2026.

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