HandsOn FLEET vs Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HandsOn FLEET
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Fleet - Mobile tracking app used for Handson Fleet Management solutions This new version contains a modern and responsive app with better usability features.
Barcode Reader
This free application scans and decodes 2D Datamatrix and Linear 128 barcodes found on sample storage tubes. It enables the export of a list of codes for integration into laboratory information management systems.
- Reads 2D Datamatrix barcodes
- Reads Linear 128 barcodes
- Decodes sample storage tube codes
- Exports code lists
- Integrates with LIMS systems
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The Barcode Reader from Brooks Life Sciences is a free app that allows you to read and decode a range of 2D Datamatrix and Linear 128 Barcodes on Sample Storage Tubes (such as FluidX Sample Tubes) enabling export a simple list of codes for input into your LIMS system. Reliability of reading and decoding is dependent on clarity of code, resolution of device camera and focus of image. For marketing promotional purposes only, not recommended as a replacement of a qualified reader/scanner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Reader at fortnightly against HandsOn FLEET's every 2 months. Barcode Reader also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HandsOn FLEET ships an update every 2 months, Barcode Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HandsOn FLEET | Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HandsOn | Azenta, Inc. |
In-app purchases
HandsOn FLEET
No in-app purchases
Barcode Reader
No in-app purchases
