FScan vs Barcode Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FScan
This utility app offers high-speed, continuous barcode scanning for various types. It features smart duplicate alerts, adjustable scan windows, and support for numerous barcode formats. Ideal for inventory, logistics, and product management, it also allows photo capture for unrecognized codes and one-tap export of scan history.
- Fast continuous scanning
- Smart duplicate alerts
- Adjustable scan window
- Comprehensive format support
- Photo capture for unrecognized codes
- Auto-save scan history
- One-tap export and share
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FScan - Fast Scanner is a lightweight yet powerful barcode scanning tool. Built with an industrial-grade algorithm, it supports high-speed scanning and continuous recognition of various barcode types. Ideal for use in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, product management, and more. Key Features • Fast Continuous Scanning: Quickly scan multiple barcodes in succession with automatic recognition of various barcode types—perfect for efficiently recording large volumes of data. • Smart Duplicate Alerts: Get alerts for duplicate scans through text, sound, or vibration reminders. • Adjustable Scan Window: Zoom in or out on the scanning frame to accurately target and scan specific barcodes. • Comprehensive Format Support: Compatible with standard formats including QR Code, EAN, UPC, PDF417, Code128, DataMatrix, and more—built for industrial-level use. • Photo Support: When a barcode is damaged or stained and cannot be recognized, users can take a photo and manually input the information to ensure no data is missed. • Auto-Save Records: Every scan is saved automatically. You can add notes, mark important entries as favorites, and easily search your history. • One-Tap Export & Share: Easily copy or email scan results with one tap—perfect for organizing and exporting to third-party systems. • Full Scan History Access: View and manage your complete scanning history at any time. Use Cases Barcode registration for warehouse in/out operations Batch code recognition in logistics and delivery Product label collection and categorization Equipment barcode capture in industrial environments FScan - Fast Scanner makes your scanning experience more professional and efficient. Download now and try it out! Thank you for your support! If you enjoy using the app, please leave us a positive review or share your valuable suggestions.
Barcode Notes
Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Content management
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Code content copy
- Export to file
- Real-time computer transmission
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FScan at 4.0 against Barcode Notes's 3.0. FScan also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Barcode Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, 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.
FScan holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
FScan ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FScan | Barcode Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 宇 苏 | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FScan
Barcode Notes
In-app purchases
FScan
No in-app purchases
Barcode Notes
No in-app purchases
