BarcodeEasy vs iBarcoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
iBarcoder
Generate and scan a wide variety of linear and 2D barcodes. Save, share, and search scanned data. Customize generated barcode appearance and save formats.
- Generate numerous barcode types
- Scan linear and 2D barcodes
- Save scanned data to history
- Web search and share scanned data
- Customize barcode size, color, font
- Save barcodes as image files
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iBarcoder is an advanced barcode generation and reading software. With iBarcoder, you can generate the following barcode types: Interleaved 2 of 5, OPC (VCA), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (A, B, C, Full), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, Double ISBN, Codabar, ITF-14, GS1-128, SSCC-18, GTIN-14 (linear barcodes), QR Code, PDF417, Aztec, and Data Matrix (2D barcodes). iBarcoder scans linear barcodes including UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and ITF-14, as well as 2D QR codes, PDF417, Aztec, and DataMatrix. Data from generated and scanned barcodes can be saved to the history log if preferences are configured correctly. This data can then be used for actions such as web searching, sharing, and reproducing barcodes. In iBarcoder's preferences, you can define the image format for saving barcodes, as well as their resolution (JPEG and PNG). You can also configure the automatic opening of scanned URLs or the addition of scanned images to your photo gallery. Generated barcodes can be customized in terms of size, color, and font, saved as image files, or shared. iBarcoder is a high-quality barcode generation and scanning software that is simple, smart, and intuitive. You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription via an in-app purchase. • Auto-renewing subscription • Terms: 1 month ($0.99) or 12 months ($2.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (for the selected term) unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The current subscription cannot be canceled during its term. However, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings after purchase. • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://cristallight.com/privacypolicy.aspx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BarcodeEasy at 4.5 against iBarcoder's 3.5. BarcodeEasy also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and ratings volume (187 vs 2). iBarcoder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iBarcoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BarcodeEasy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 187 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of BarcodeEasy's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBarcoder's.
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, iBarcoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarcodeEasy | iBarcoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (187 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 187 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mapnitude Company Limited | Dmitry Kozlov |
Customer experience
BarcodeEasy
iBarcoder
In-app purchases
BarcodeEasy
- Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
- Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
- Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
iBarcoder
- Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- iBarcoder Annual$2.991 Year
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