Comparison

Smart Barcode Scanner vs ScanLens Security

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

Head to head
About

Smart Barcode Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. Generate your own QR codes to share contacts, links, and more. Get quick access to website URLs, text, or take immediate action for other data types.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera
  • Read codes from existing pictures
  • Generate QR codes for contacts, URLs, and text
  • Recognize popular barcode types (UPC, EAN, ISBN)
  • Provide pricing and review information for scanned items
Features
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Netigen Utilities presents new app: QR Code and Barcode Scanner. It’s perfect tool for everyday use. QR Codes and barcodes are everywhere now – with our app they will have no secrets from you! Functions: 1. Scanning QR Codes or barcodes – open app, scan code with your camera, and here you are! You don’t need to take a photo or pressing any button. It’s that easy! 2. Reading QR Codes and barcodes from pictures. Open photo from your device – code will be scanned immediately from the picture. 3. Creating QR Codes. It’s a simple method of sharing data with your friends. Choose from your contacts, bookmarks, apps or paste URL – our app will generate QR Code in a flash! When you scan a QR code, containing website URL, you will be taken to that site. Codes containing only text will show you this text. Other formats (phone numbers, email addresses, or contact info), you will be prompted to take the appropriate action. Netigen Utilities: QR Code and Barcode Scanner recognizes most of the popular barcode types (UPC, EAN, and ISBN) and shows you pricing, reviews, and more information about anything you scan. To scan barcodes, you need a newer device. Cameras on older devices don’t provide the resolution or focus required for scanning barcodes. Warning! Our app uses camera built-in your phone. Devices without it cannot work. Scanning codes, directing to online content, requires also Internet connectivity.

About

ScanLens Security

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Check suspicious links, QR codes and messages before you act. ScanLens helps you review: • Links and final destinations • SMS, email and chat messages • QR codes and supported barcodes • Links found in screenshots or images How it works 1. Paste or share a link or message, scan a QR code, or choose an image. 2. Review the content before sending it. 3. ScanLens returns a SAFE, SUSPICIOUS or DANGEROUS result with reasons and practical next steps. Built for deliberate checking • No automatic scan when content is shared or extracted from an image • Screenshot OCR runs on your device and stays editable before you submit a link • Local History stores a privacy-minimized record and supports item deletion and Clear History • Share Extension saves content for review; you open ScanLens to continue • Camera recovery and duplicate protection help prevent repeated scans No ads ScanLens 1.7 contains no banner, interstitial or rewarded ads and no advertising consent screen. Lifetime ScanLens Lifetime is a one-time, non-consumable in-app purchase. The current localized price is shown by the App Store. Restore Purchases is available in Settings. Server-authorized starter access and non-ad credits remain separate from Lifetime. Privacy and control ScanLens does not require an account for basic scanning. You decide when to submit content. Links may be requested by the ScanLens service, and redirect destinations may receive the requested URL. Clear History and shared-content controls affect local data only; remote privacy requests are available in Settings. ScanLens provides risk indicators, not a guarantee. When in doubt, use the official website or known contact details before signing in, paying or sharing information.

Screenshots

Smart Barcode Scanner4 screens
ScanLens Security4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanLens Security at weekly against Smart Barcode Scanner's every 22 months. Smart Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smart Barcode Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScanLens Security sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Barcode Scanner ships an update every 22 months, ScanLens Security weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Smart Barcode Scanner versus ScanLens Security: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Barcode ScannerScanLens Security
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.NOCTIS STUDIOS LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Barcode Scanner

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$0.99
1 purchases

ScanLens Security

One-time1
  • ScanLens Premium Lifetime$0.99

Questions

Is Smart Barcode Scanner free?
Smart Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanLens Security free?
ScanLens Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Barcode Scanner or ScanLens Security have ads?
Neither Smart Barcode Scanner nor ScanLens Security shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Barcode Scanner or ScanLens Security?
Smart Barcode Scanner ships an update every 22 months, and ScanLens Security weekly. Most recently, Smart Barcode Scanner was updated on November 2, 2026 and ScanLens Security on October 31, 2026.

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