AirScanner vs Mr.BarCode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirScanner
Wirelessly access your image scanner with this application. It specifically supports HP scanners that utilize the eSCL protocol for seamless document digitization.
- Wireless scanner access
- HP scanner compatibility
- eSCL protocol support
- Image scanning
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Access your image scanner wirelessly with AirScanner. Works with HP scanners using the eSCL protocol.
Mr.BarCode
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Mr. BarCode is your smart barcode management assistant that makes it easy to scan, save, and organize all types of barcodes and QR codes. Whether it's membership cards, parking tickets, library cards, or event tickets - keep them all in your phone! 【KEY FEATURES】 ▪ Quick Scanning • Scan various barcode formats instantly with your camera • Support for QR Code, Code 128, PDF417, and more • Fast and accurate recognition technology ▪ Photo Import • Select photos containing barcodes from your album • Automatically identify and extract barcode information • Support for batch import ▪ Smart Management • Set custom names for each barcode • Quick categorization with color tags • Keyword search functionality • Grid-style browsing interface for easy viewing ▪ Flexible Editing • Modify barcode names and tags anytime • View complete barcode information • Option to show or hide barcode values ▪ Easy Sharing • Share barcode images with one tap • Include complete barcode information • Quickly send to friends or other devices 【USE CASES】 ▪ Membership Cards Digitize various membership cards and coupons for quick checkout ▪ Parking Tickets Store parking passes for convenient entry and exit ▪ Library Cards Scan your library card barcode for borrowing without the physical card ▪ Event Tickets Save movie tickets, concert tickets, and other e-tickets ▪ Package Tracking Store tracking codes to check delivery status anytime 【HIGHLIGHTS】 • Clean and intuitive interface design • Local storage for privacy protection • Dark mode support • Works offline - no internet required • Ad-free experience • Completely free to use 【PRIVACY PROTECTION】 Mr. BarCode respects your privacy: • All barcode data is stored locally on your device • No data uploaded to the cloud • No user behavior tracking • No personal information collection Download Mr. BarCode now and make your digital life more convenient and organized! --- Need help? Contact us through the support option in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mr.BarCode at every 3 weeks against AirScanner's every 6 months. AirScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). 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
Both are free to download. AirScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mr.BarCode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AirScanner ships an update every 6 months, Mr.BarCode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirScanner | Mr.BarCode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ford Parsons | Tom Wu |
In-app purchases
AirScanner
- Unlock Pro Features$0.99
Mr.BarCode
- Unlimited Barcodes$1.99
