Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs Price Check Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and product barcodes to access web links, product information, and prices. Save your scan history and share codes via various platforms. Includes a QR code generator for creating your own codes.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and product barcodes
  • Save scan history
  • Share codes via SMS, email, social media
  • Jump directly to web addresses
  • Flashlight support for low-light scanning
  • QR code generator
Features
Currently charting
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The Best QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Free App in the market. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Free can be use as shopping assistant. Feature: - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Share codes via SMS, Email, Twitter, and Facebook - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen -Jump directly to WEB ADDRESSES decoded. - Flashlight supported for scanning QR codes or Barcodes at low-light environments. -SHARE your QR CODES through: Email, SOCIAL NETWORKS (Facebook, Twitter, Clipboard, Google Plus), TEXT MESSAGES. QR Code Reader , QR Code Scanner & Barcode Scanner app is developed for fast and accurate to be the fastest QR Reader / Barcode Reader/Barcode Scanner out there. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Free is very essential app for every iOS device who want to know product price and information. Also includes a complete QR Code Generator Create your own QR codes for: Email Addresses, Contacts, SMS Messages, URLs, Phone Numbers, Text Notes, Locations,Calendar Events, and More. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS We offer 1auto-renewing subscription option: - Subscriptionm $2.99 USD Monthly with free trial - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access full feature of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "1 week", "1 month" & "1 Year" unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at https://sites.google.com/view/qrreader/privacy-policy https://sites.google.com/view/qrreader/terms

About

Price Check Scanner

Easily compare prices for products by scanning barcodes or searching by name. Find the best deals across major retailers like Walmart, Amazon, and eBay, both in-store and online. No registration or subscription is needed.

Highlights
  • Scan products by barcode
  • Compare prices across retailers
  • Search by product name
  • Compare in-store and online prices
  • Find best deals
  • Quick lookup and re-ordering
Features
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Price checking: Easily scan products to compare prices across major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, eBay, and Google. This app is an easy way to search by product name or bar code across major US shopping sites. • Price check in stores • Compare in-store prices with online prices • Find the best deals • Easily search multiple shopping sites • Scan products for quick lookup and re-ordering • No registration, login, or subscription required • Great for small businesses Promotion by eBay

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner4 screens
Price Check Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Price Check Scanner at free with in-app purchases against Barcode Scanner's subscription. Price Check Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 72 months). Barcode Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (42K vs 737). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Barcode Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Price Check Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Barcode Scanner against 4.6 for Price Check Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 42K ratings behind it against 737, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 40% of Price Check Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update every 72 months, Price Check Scanner every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Scanner versus Price Check Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerPrice Check Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (42K ratings)4.6 (737 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.8% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42K — better737
Update frequencyEvery 72 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#56 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMD Mokammal HossainQvyshift LLC

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner

All ratings42,040 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive42.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative55.1%

Price Check Scanner

All ratings737 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scans not working after initial free usage
  • Repeated prompts to upgrade despite being on free trial

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to export scan history
  • Ability to cancel subscription within the app

Price Check Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • premium monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade To PRO$2.99
1 purchases

Price Check Scanner

One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Price Check Scanner free?
Price Check Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner or Price Check Scanner?
Price Check Scanner is rated higher. Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Price Check Scanner averages 4.6 from 737 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner or Price Check Scanner have ads?
Price Check Scanner shows ads; Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or Price Check Scanner?
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 72 months, and Price Check Scanner every 4 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on November 5, 2026 and Price Check Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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