Comparison

ProScan vs Multi Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

ProScan

Features
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ProScan is an easy to use Barcode scanner for iOS devices. • It can scan one item at a time. • It can be integrated to any webpage. • It can control the device flashlight. • Best use with Version 8.0 and above The App supports the following barcode formats and the version 8.0 and above: • UPCECode • Code39Code • Code39Mod43Code • EAN13Code • EAN8Code • Code93Code • Code128Code • PDF417Code • QRCode • AztecCode

About

Multi Barcode Scanner

Features
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Multi Barcode Scanner is an innovative app that allows you to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes simultaneously. It streamlines barcode processing, enhancing work efficiency and everyday convenience. Key Features: - Instant Scanning The camera launches automatically when you open the app, allowing immediate scanning. - Simultaneous Multi-Barcode Reading Detects and distinguishes multiple barcodes at once, even if they are close together, and saves them individually. - History Management Automatically saves past scan results with images. Easily open links or copy text. - Supports Various Barcode Formats Compatible with QR codes, JAN codes, EAN, Code 128, and many more. - Image Analysis Feature Extracts and scans barcodes from images stored on your device. Useful in These Situations: - Quickly access a specific QR code, even when multiple codes are clustered together. - Efficiently collect data from product labels, shipping slips, and other barcode-heavy environments. - Retrieve past scan results easily for future reference. With Multi Barcode Scanner, simplify barcode operations effortlessly! (*) QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

ProScan1 screens
Multi Barcode Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ProScan at none against Multi Barcode Scanner's shown. ProScan also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Multi Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 27 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProScan ships an update every 27 months, Multi Barcode Scanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
ProScan versus Multi Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProScanMulti Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAtmit SALSho Watanabe

In-app purchases

None

ProScan

No in-app purchases

None

Multi Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProScan free?
ProScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multi Barcode Scanner free?
Multi Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProScan or Multi Barcode Scanner have ads?
Multi Barcode Scanner shows ads; ProScan does not.
Which is updated more often, ProScan or Multi Barcode Scanner?
ProScan ships an update every 27 months, and Multi Barcode Scanner every 5 months. Most recently, ProScan was updated on October 4, 2026 and Multi Barcode Scanner on October 7, 2026.

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