Comparison

Quick Barcode Scanner vs Barcodica

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

Barcodica

This app allows for efficient scanning of large numbers of barcodes, with features like continuous scanning and the ability to add extra data such as quantity, comments, and expiration dates. It also supports product creation and import for easy identification and inventory management.

Highlights
  • Continuous barcode scanning
  • Add quantity, comments, and expiration dates
  • Create and import product data
  • Export and import barcode lists
  • Quantity tracking
  • Search functionality
  • Expired product management
Features
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If you need to scan a large number of barcodes, you've found the right app. The main difference from other barcode scanners is that the barcode detection camera is always displayed on the screen. Just press the scan button (or use continuous scanning), and your barcode will be instantly saved. You can also add additional data to the scanned barcode, such as quantity, comment, expiration date, or mark it with a specific color to distinguish it. If that's not enough, you can create or import products from your inventory system - each time you scan the corresponding barcode, you'll instantly receive the relevant data about it. Key Features: 1. Various types of barcode scanners available The first type is always displayed on the screen, offering the advantage of speed as you don't have to waste time turning on the camera and opening a new screen to scan the barcode. The second scanner type opens when you press a button, which is slower, but more familiar for some users. 2. Create or import products so they can be easily identified by barcodes. Scanning the barcode displays the saved product information, including the name, price, and images. 3. Simple export and import of data Share a list of scanned barcodes or import your barcodes list into the app. Effortlessly import products from your sales or inventory system to understand which barcode was scanned, or export saved products and share them with your colleagues. 4.Easy barcode quantity tracking Keep scanning the same barcode and the quantity will increase, or simply click on the quantity and edit the value manually. 5. Handy search option. Quickly find the barcode or product using the search functionality. 6. Expired product management Add expiration dates and easily identify expired products. 7. Advanced settings Adjust advanced scanner settings to improve scanner quality, prevent the creation or merging of duplicate barcodes, and configure other settings. Discover a wide range of other powerful features in Barcodica - a user-friendly inventory barcode scanner app. Just try it. === If you have any issues, comments or suggestions, please, let me know at martinsv.dev@gmail.com === SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS If you choose to purchase Barcodica Pro, payment will be charged to your iTunes account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your settings in the iTunes Store after purchase. Paid subscriptions cost $4.99 USD per month for the monthly plan, $8.99 USD per 6-months for the 6-months plan and $14.99 USD per year for the yearly plan. Prices are in U.S. dollars, may vary in countries other than the U.S., and are subject to change without notice. You may manage Pro subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. If you don't choose to purchase Barcodica Pro, you can simply continue using Barcodica for free. === Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/barcodica-ios-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Quick Barcode Scanner4 screens
Barcodica4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Barcode Scanner at none against Barcodica's 3. Barcodica's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 13 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Barcodica sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Quick Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcodica holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcodica has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Barcode Scanner ships an update every 13 months, Barcodica every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Quick Barcode Scanner versus Barcodica: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Barcode ScannerBarcodica
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTxus CarrionMartins Vasiljevs

Customer experience

Quick Barcode Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcodica

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Quick Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcodica

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Access$4.991 Month
  • 6 months Pro Access$8.996 Months
  • Yearly Pro access.$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Quick Barcode Scanner free?
Quick Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcodica free?
Barcodica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Quick Barcode Scanner or Barcodica?
Barcodica is rated higher. Quick Barcode Scanner averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barcodica averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Quick Barcode Scanner or Barcodica have ads?
Both Quick Barcode Scanner and Barcodica show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Barcode Scanner or Barcodica?
Quick Barcode Scanner ships an update every 13 months, and Barcodica every 6 weeks. Most recently, Quick Barcode Scanner was updated on September 16, 2026 and Barcodica on August 24, 2026.

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