Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs myBarcode.app

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

Head to head
About

BarcodeEasy

Instantly scan and create various barcode and QR code formats. Features include batch scanning from images, an in-app browser for QR codes, and the ability to save generated barcodes as image files. Offers a free tier with ads and an optional subscription to remove them.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR scanner
  • Batch barcode scanning from images
  • Barcode generator for multiple formats
  • In-app browser for QR codes
  • Share and copy scanned data
  • Save generated barcodes as PNG/JPG
Features
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BarcodeEasy – Barcode & QR Scanner + Generator =========================== Your all-in-one barcode app: ultra-fast scanner, batch mode, and barcode creator. Simple. Powerful. Free. ** Instant Barcode & QR Scanner ** --------- Scan instantly using your camera or a saved image. Decode barcodes and QR codes with a single tap In-app browser for website QR codes Copy, search, or share via email, Twitter, Weibo, etc. ** Batch Barcode Scanning ** --------- Need to scan many barcodes at once? Upload a photo with multiple barcodes The app will detect and decode them all in seconds ** Supported Formats (Scanner): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 Mod 43 - Code 93 - Data Matrix - EAN-13 (ISBN) - EAN-8 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF - ITF-14 - MaxiCode - PDF417 (Common on boarding passes) - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A - UPC-E - UPCA ** Barcode Generator ** --------- Create your own barcodes and save them as PNG or JPG files. Perfect for business, inventory, marketing, and more. ** Supported Formats (Generator): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - ITF - MaxiCode - PDF417 - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A Subscription ------------- BarcodeEasy - Barcode Reader is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $1.99 (Per six-months) - $9.99 (Per year) - $17.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://mapnitude.com/barcode Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service

About

myBarcode.app

Easily scan and generate various barcode types, including QR, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417. Save Wi-Fi credentials as QR codes and access a history of your scanned and generated barcodes. Supports dark mode and image scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, Code128, Aztec, PDF417
  • Generate QR, Code128, Aztec, PDF417
  • Generate from templates (e.g., Wi-Fi)
  • Scan from device images
  • Export barcodes
  • History of scans/generations
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Discover myBarcode 2.0 – Your ultimate Barcode Scanner & Generator App for iOS! myBarcode transcends beyond QR Codes, unlocking a realm of possibilities with new features! Effortlessly scan not just QR Codes, but also Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 with your camera. But wait, there's more – myBarcode lets you rapidly generate these barcode types, whether as free text or from various templates, such as saving Wi-Fi credentials as a QR Code. Why myBarcode? Generate QR, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 codes in seconds Scan QR Codes, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 with ease Scan QR Codes from images stored on your device Export generated barcodes through the "Share" menu Enjoy Dark Mode support for a pleasant user experience For those who like to reminisce, myBarcode allows you to review previously scanned or generated barcodes in the history. To unlock the full spectrum of features, myBarcode requires access to the camera and photo library – but fret not, your privacy is our top priority. Everything happens only on your device! Have questions, comments, or just want to give us a virtual high-five? We're just a tap away! Find us in settings under 'myBarcode Support.' Download myBarcode now and unleash the power of barcodes on your iOS or iPadOS device! If you enjoy myBarcode, we'd appreciate any support. Show us some love in settings under 'Support myBarcode.' Have a blast scanning and generating!

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
myBarcode.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BarcodeEasy at Free against myBarcode.app's $1.99. BarcodeEasy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (187 vs 24). myBarcode.app's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 34%). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

BarcodeEasy is free to download; myBarcode.app costs $1.99 up front. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and myBarcode.app sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for BarcodeEasy against 4.6 for myBarcode.app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 187 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of BarcodeEasy's written reviews are positive against 67% of myBarcode.app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, myBarcode.app every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BarcodeEasy versus myBarcode.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasymyBarcode.app
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (187 ratings)4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedMarc Hein

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

All ratings187 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.7%

myBarcode.app

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
4 purchases

myBarcode.app

One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Big tip$4.99
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  • Huge tip$7.99

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myBarcode.app free?
myBarcode.app costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or myBarcode.app?
myBarcode.app is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while myBarcode.app averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or myBarcode.app have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; myBarcode.app does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or myBarcode.app?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and myBarcode.app every 5 months. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on September 29, 2026 and myBarcode.app on September 20, 2026.

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