Comparison

Quick Barcode Scanner vs StockTake Online

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

Head to head
About

Quick Barcode Scanner

This app quickly scans barcodes and QR codes using your device's camera. It offers an inventory mode to count multiple items and export lists via email. Supports a wide range of barcode formats.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR code scanning
  • Inventory mode for automatic item counting
  • Export scanned lists via email
  • Supports numerous barcode formats
  • Manual quantity editing
  • Torch control for low-light scanning
Features
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Quick Barcode Scanner is the fastest and most reliable barcode scanner for iPhone and iPad. Simply point your camera at any barcode or QR code — the value appears instantly on screen, along with the barcode type. No tapping required. - INVENTORY MODE - Enable Inventory Mode to scan multiple items automatically. Quick Barcode Scanner counts repeated barcodes for you and keeps a running total. When you're done, export the full list directly by email. - SUPPORTED FORMATS - QR Code · EAN-8 · EAN-13 · UPC-A · UPC-E · Code 39 · Code 93 · Code 128 · PDF417 · Aztec · ITF · Data Matrix · and more. - KEY FEATURES - - Full-screen viewfinder with animated scan overlay - Inventory mode with configurable detection interval - Manual quantity editing per barcode - Copy any barcode to clipboard with one tap - Export complete list via email - Torch / flash control for low-light environments - Clean, modern dark interface - Compatible with iPhone and iPad -PRIVACY- All scanned data stays on your device. No account required. No data is ever sent to external servers without your consent.

About

StockTake Online

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The StockTake Online app enables operators to manage their restaurant, hotel or club venue using our purchasing, stock/ inventory, recipe management and Gross Profit reporting platform. StockTake Online lets you manage costs, making it a visible process and avoid over-ordering, reduce wastage and improve margins. You can also keep your accountants happy with our .csv reporting or accounting integrations!

Screenshots

Quick Barcode Scanner4 screens
StockTake Online4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StockTake Online at none against Quick Barcode Scanner's shown. StockTake Online also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Barcode Scanner ships an update every 13 months, StockTake Online every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quick Barcode Scanner versus StockTake Online: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Barcode ScannerStockTake Online
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTxus CarrionSTOCK TAKE ONLINE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Quick Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

StockTake Online

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Barcode Scanner free?
Quick Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StockTake Online free?
StockTake Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Barcode Scanner or StockTake Online have ads?
Quick Barcode Scanner shows ads; StockTake Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Barcode Scanner or StockTake Online?
Quick Barcode Scanner ships an update every 13 months, and StockTake Online every 6 weeks. Most recently, Quick Barcode Scanner was updated on September 16, 2026 and StockTake Online on September 15, 2026.

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