JAN Reader vs QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
JAN Reader
This utility app scans JAN, EAN, and ITF14 barcodes, allowing you to copy the scanned numbers for use in other applications. It stores up to 999 scan histories with a line break separator and provides haptic feedback on detection for compatible iPhones.
- Scans JAN, EAN, and ITF14 barcodes
- Copy scanned numbers
- Up to 999 scan history
- Line break separator for history
- Haptic feedback on detection
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JAN Reader is an app that can scan JAN / EAN / ITF14 barcode. You can copy the scanned number and use it with other applications. You can keep up to 999 copy history. The format copied history is a line break separator. Feedback on Detect When barcode is detected, it notifies you by vibration (Haptic Feedback) of iPhone. (* 1) (* 1) It works only on iPhone 7 and later models.
QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE
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After scanning a QR code/barcode, information and actions based on the data contained in the code will be displayed automatically.For example, you can display a discount coupon by scanning the QR code on a coupon, or you can check the price of or see buyers' comments about a product by scanning its barcode.It is a very useful app for those who want to save money on online shopping or find great deals. The QR code version can read up to 40.In addition, you can scan left / right inversion, black / white inversion, link, ECI, and FNC1 QR codes. URL (website), text, phone number, email address, contacts, products, books, coupons, EAN, JAN, UPC, ISBN, NW-7, CODE39, EAN-128, ITF, GS1 data bar limited type, in addition to wi-fi, various information can be read from the QR code/barcode. The information scanned by QR/barcode scanner ICONIT Lite is saved in the history of the application.From the history, you can check scanned QR code/barcode information at any time.You can also share your favorite QR code/barcode information with others. QR/barcode scanner "ICONIT Lite" functions: QR/barcode scan from camera, QR/barcode scan from images, QR/barcode scan result sharing, app color and theme selection/change, select/change the app language setting (languages available: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, German, Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian and Hindi)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: JAN Reader at none against QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE's shown. QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 68 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JAN Reader ships an update every 68 months, QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAN Reader | QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | Every 3 months β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itoh Tomoaki | MEDIASEEK Inc. |
In-app purchases
JAN Reader
No in-app purchases
QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do JAN Reader or QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE have ads?
Which is updated more often, JAN Reader or QR/Barcode Scanner Iconit LITE?
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