Comparison

Barcode Lite vs Scanbot SDK

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Lite

This app integrates barcode scanning directly into web pages, allowing businesses to easily retrieve product information or stock data. It supports a wide range of barcode types and can send scanned data to specific fields or trigger JavaScript functions on a web page.

Highlights
  • Direct barcode scanning to web pages
  • Supports numerous barcode formats
  • Data retrieval for product info and stock
  • Trigger JavaScript functions
  • Manual barcode data entry
  • Scan history list
Features
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Mocha Barcode is a standard web browser with barcode support. It makes it easy to build web applications for company use. Scan barcodes direct to your web page, and request the company server to return data online, such as product information and goods in stock. Scan barcodes with the iPhone/iPad camera direct to your Web application. No need for special designed Apps. Any app or web page can easily request Mocha Barcode to read a barcode and return the data. This Lite version includes an extra dialog after 5 scans. - Supports EAN-13 ,UPC-A,EAN-8, UPC-E,Code 39,Code 39 mod 43 codes,Code 93,Code 128,PDF417 codes, QR codes,Aztec codes,Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ,ITF14 codes, DataMatrix codes. - Can return data to a field. - Supports SocketMobile S700 and Series 7 hardware scanners. - Can handle many fields on a single web page. - Can call a Javascript function on the Web page after a scan. - Has keypad for manual barcode data typing. - History list with the last 20 scans. - Can remove first and/or last digit from a scan. - Buttons can be configured. - Supports callback URL. - Install preferences with an email.

About

Scanbot SDK

Transform your smartphone into a rapid and dependable barcode scanner. This application excels at quickly reading various 1D and 2D barcodes, even in challenging conditions, and operates entirely offline.

Highlights
  • High-speed scanning (0.2 seconds)
  • Reliable scanning of blurred/damaged codes
  • AR Overlay for intuitive scanning
  • Works offline, no server connection needed
  • Supports all common 1D & 2D barcodes
  • Unlimited free scanning
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Turn your smartphone into an easy-to-use, fast, and reliable Barcode Scanner with the Scanbot SDK: Barcode Scanning App. This App impresses with its speed and reliability when scanning all common 1D & 2D barcodes. And the best thing is: it works entirely offline – without requiring a connection to any third-party server. Our cutting-edge machine learning- and computer vision-based technology offers a broad range of features and benefits to you. High-Speed Scanning A barcode scanning speed of just 0.2 seconds will "WOW" you and makes you enjoy using the app. Capture and extract data from multiple barcodes in one go. Reliability The Scanbot App can scan blurred and damaged barcodes from almost any angle, even in poor lighting conditions. Even scanning tiny barcodes or codes more than 2 meters away is no problem for it – making failed scans a thing of the past. AR Overlay Our AR Overlay provides users with an intuitive scanning experience by highlighting the barcodes in real-time using augmented reality. They can easily identify the barcodes they want to scan and choose them accordingly – making scanning easy, accurate, and fast. Unlimited Scanning Scan as much as you want for free. All common 1D & 2D Barcodes We support any barcode you need for your individual needs: - Australia Post 4-State Customer - Aztec - Codabar - Code 25 - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - GS1 Databar - GS1 Databar Composite - GS1 Databar Extended - GS1 Databar Limited - IATA 2 of 5 - Industrial 2 of 5 - Intelligent Mail Barcode - ITF - Japan Post 4-State Customer - KIX - Micro QR Code - MSI Plessey - PDF417 - QR Code - RM4SCC - UPC-A - UPC-E If you have any questions, please contact us: https://scanbot.io/.

Screenshots

Barcode Lite4 screens
Scanbot SDK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanbot SDK at 100% against Barcode Lite's 67%. Scanbot SDK also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Barcode Lite's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scanbot SDK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Barcode Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scanbot SDK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Lite ships an update every 9 months, Scanbot SDK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Lite versus Scanbot SDK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode LiteScanbot SDK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMochaSoftScanbot SDK, Inc

Customer experience

Barcode Lite

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Scanbot SDK

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Scanbot SDK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Lite free?
Barcode Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scanbot SDK free?
Scanbot SDK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Lite or Scanbot SDK?
Scanbot SDK is rated higher. Barcode Lite averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scanbot SDK averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode Lite or Scanbot SDK have ads?
Neither Barcode Lite nor Scanbot SDK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Lite or Scanbot SDK?
Barcode Lite ships an update every 9 months, and Scanbot SDK every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Lite was updated on September 12, 2026 and Scanbot SDK on September 9, 2026.

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