# ExplorerDx vs Barcodica

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcodica at 100% against ExplorerDx's 64%. Barcodica also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). ExplorerDx's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ExplorerDx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Barcodica sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Barcodica holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ExplorerDx's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcodica's.

ExplorerDx ships an update every 2 months, Barcodica every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExplorerDx | Barcodica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorerdx-manageqrcode-and-file/id1161611378/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodica-barcode-scanner/id1672434160/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [jun ishikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1161611377) | [Martins Vasiljevs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588046133) |

## What reviewers say

### ExplorerDx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorerdx-manageqrcode-and-file/id1161611378)

This tool streamlines QR code scanning and file management for professionals. It allows continuous scanning, uploads results to shared folders, and can generate QR codes from images or create new ones. High scanning precision ensures ease of use even from oblique angles.

**Highlights:** Continuous QR code scanning, Upload scan results to shared folders, Generate QR codes, Scan QR codes from image files, File management (create, copy, delete, zip), LAN/FTP folder connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $1.99 | per year |


### Barcodica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodica-barcode-scanner/id1672434160)

This app allows for efficient scanning of large numbers of barcodes, with features like continuous scanning and the ability to add extra data such as quantity, comments, and expiration dates. It also supports product creation and import for easy identification and inventory management.

**Highlights:** Continuous barcode scanning, Add quantity, comments, and expiration dates, Create and import product data, Export and import barcode lists, Quantity tracking, Search functionality, Expired product management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 months Pro Access | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro access. | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExplorerDx free?

ExplorerDx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcodica free?

Barcodica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ExplorerDx or Barcodica?

Barcodica is rated higher. ExplorerDx averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Barcodica averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do ExplorerDx or Barcodica have ads?

Both ExplorerDx and Barcodica show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExplorerDx or Barcodica?

ExplorerDx ships an update every 2 months, and Barcodica every 6 weeks. Most recently, ExplorerDx was updated on November 2, 2026 and Barcodica on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*