Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner vs SwiftCENSUS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner
This free utility quickly extracts barcode information from camera video, screenshots, and image files. It supports decoding multiple barcodes in various orientations and even those without a quiet zone, making it ideal for retail, finance, and logistics.
- Scan multiple barcodes simultaneously
- Extract data from camera, screenshots, and images
- Read barcodes in different orientations
- Decode barcodes without a quiet zone
- Supports passports, ID cards, VIN, and DPM codes
- No ads or in-app purchases
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Looking for a powerful barcode scanner? Want to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes at once? Tired of annoying ads and in-app purchases? Try Barcode Scanner powered by Dynamsoft SDK right now. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner allows you to extract barcode information from camera video stream, screenshots and image files. It is a simple and free application developed for retail, financial, logistics, and healthcare industries. With Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK and Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer SDK, the application provides efficient performance for end-users and portability for developers. Key Features: - Supports decoding multiple barcodes in one image - Reads barcodes from different orientations and positions - Reads barcodes without a quiet zone - Supports barcode decoding for passports, ID cards, driver’s license, boxes, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles, High-Density QR Code, DPM codes, etc - Flexible and user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases Supported All Major Barcode Types: - 1D: Code 39 (including Code 39 Extended), Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Industrial 2 of 5 - 2D: QR Code (including Micro QR Code), Data Matrix, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), Aztec Code, MaxiCode (mode 2-5), DotCode - Patch Code - GS1 Composite Code - GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked) - Postal Codes: USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet, Planet, Australian Post, UK Royal Mail The Award-Winning Developer Team: - Fortune 500 Companies’ Choice - Premium Tech Support - Bronze Stevie® Award - ComponentSource Top 25 Publisher for 2019 For more information, please visit www.dynamsoft.com or contact support@dynamsoft.com.
SwiftCENSUS
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Most Competitive Pricing On the Market You Know How Many Cages in Your Facility Instantly Cage Automatically Assigned to Investigators, Protocols, etc. Reduce Staff Working Time By Hours Auto-Update of Database at Custom Intervals Make Billing & Cage Maintenance More Efficient Access to SwiftCENSUS Apps (..we'll also integrate with your desired software provider) Uses Computer Vision Steps for Census: 1. Scan entire rack with phone camera. 2. Repeat for Each Rack. 3. Current Census Information Immediately Available on SwiftCENSUS Web & Mobile App 4. Billing & Census Reports Generated on Schedules or OnDemand Register Facility SwiftCENSUS Web App You provide the facilities investigator, room, ABSL, species, IACUC protocol, etc. information. SwiftCENSUS Cage Cards Smart Cage Cards We send you cards with pre-printed & hardcoded data including any information you need to track for vivarium management. Researchers Use SwiftCENSUS Cards (Barcodes) Simply instruct investigators to use assigned cage cards. Note that researchers will have assigned cards that have identifying information pre-printed on them (see cage card image). Automated Card Restocking Since tags are tracked by the system, we send reminders for you to replenish your inventory when needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SwiftCENSUS at weekly against Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's every 3 months. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, SwiftCENSUS weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner | SwiftCENSUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (104 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamsoft Corporation | SwifTAG Systems |
In-app purchases
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
SwiftCENSUS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Is SwiftCENSUS free?
Do Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or SwiftCENSUS have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or SwiftCENSUS?
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