PXLBeam MRZ vs Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PXLBeam MRZ
This tool rapidly captures and extracts information from machine-readable zones (MRZ) on passports, IDs, and driver's licenses. It offers instant, highly accurate data processing with live user guidance for optimal results. The application works offline and supports global documents on various Apple devices.
- Instant MRZ data detection and extraction
- Fast and accurate MRZ reading
- Global passport and driver's license support
- Live user guidance for optimal capture
- Offline functionality
- Supports landscape and portrait modes
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The PXLBeam MRZ is one of the fastest tools that shows just how fast MRZ data (Passport-, ID-, Drivers License-Information) can be captured and made ready for further processing. Our MRZ solution can be easily integrated with other applications requiring quick, user friendly and seamless MRZ data processing. Key Features: -Instant detection & extraction of MRZ data -One of the fastest & most accurate MRZ readers -Highly accurate -Global Passport & Driving License support -Easy to use -Live user guidance for best results -Works Offline in both landscape and portrait mode Supported devices: - Full performance on iPhone 5 and later - Full performance on iPad Air and later
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
This application extracts barcode and MRZ information from camera feeds or images. It's a free tool demonstrating advanced scanning capabilities for various industries, offering features like batch scanning and real-time highlighting.
- Extract barcode & MRZ data
- Scan from camera or image files
- Batch multi-barcode scanning
- Real-time AR scanning modes
- Direct Part Marking (DPM) support
- Export results to CSV
- OCR for MRZ codes
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Barcode Scanner by barKoder allows you to extract barcode & MRZ information from camera video stream or image files. It is a completely free application developed for various uses be that in retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare and any other industry where barcodes are implemented. The Barcode Scanner by barKoder app is essentially a demo of the capabilities of the barKoder barcode scanner SDK in terms of performance & features. Integrating the barKoder Barcode Scanner SDK into your Enterprise or Consumer mobile app will instantly transform your user's smartphones & tablets into rugged barcode scanning devices without the need to procure & maintain expensive hardware devices with a short life span. It is the most advances software-based barcode scanning library on the market by a significant margin, promoting the BYOD concept. Key Features: - MatrixSight®: Ultimate algorithm for recognizing QR Code and Data Matrix barcodes missing any & all of its key elements - Segment Decoding® Technique: Scanning engine for deformed, misshapen or otherwise altered 1D barcodes - PDF417-LineSight®: Recognizes PDF417 barcodes without start & stop patterns, start & stop row indicators and even entire data columns - Batch MultiScan: Scanning of multiple barcodes from a single image - Special AR modes: Highlights scanned barcode in real time on your screen along with their results and even choose which barcodes out of many you want to be scanned! - DPM Mode: Expert reading of Data Matrix barcodes & QR Codes engraved via Direct Part Marking techniques - Best in class VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) barcode scanning engine - DeBlur Mode: Recognition of severely blurred EAN & UPC Codes - Industry's most advanced DotCode reading API - Support for decoding & parsing of US Driver's Licenses, South African Driver's Licenses and GS1 issued barcodes - OCR (Optical Code Recognition) engine for capturing the data within MRZ codes found on passports, ID's and visas - Extremely user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases - Export your results to .csv or send to webhook - SDK available for native iOS, Web, Flutter, Xamarin, .NET Maui, Capacitor, React Native, Cordova, NativeScript, Windows, C#, Python & Linux powered apps Support for scanning of all major barcode types: - 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Standard/Industrial 2 of 5), Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode), Code 39 (including Code 39 extended), Code 93, Code 128, COOP 2 of 5, Datalogic 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, IATA 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, Telepen, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1 - 2D: Aztec Code & Aztec Compact, Data Matrix, DotCode, MaxiCode, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), QR Code (including Micro QR Code) You can use the free trial program available via https://barkoder.com/register to kickstart your integration and evaluation at your convenience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner by BarKoder at 5.0 against PXLBeam MRZ's 3.0. PXLBeam MRZ's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | PXLBeam MRZ | Barcode Scanner by BarKoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PXL Vision AG | Barkoder |
In-app purchases
PXLBeam MRZ
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
No in-app purchases
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