JAN Reader vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side â 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.
Barcode Scanner
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Barcode Scanner - EAN & UPC is an app that scans EAN and UPC barcodes with your camera. It is widely used as a handy scanner for product management and inventory checks. Scanned codes can be copied to the clipboard in one tap. Smooth integration with other apps helps streamline your daily work. Codes you scan are added to a list, so you can scan continuously and copy them later. The history feature makes it easy to review past scans, and the share feature supports team workflows.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JAN Reader at none against Barcode Scanner's 2. Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 68 months). 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. JAN Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
JAN Reader ships an update every 68 months, Barcode Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAN Reader | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | â |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | Every 2 weeks â better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No â better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | â |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | 13.0 â better |
| Further details â not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Itoh Tomoaki | sakatech |
In-app purchases
JAN Reader
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
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Questions
Is JAN Reader free?
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Do JAN Reader or Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, JAN Reader or Barcode Scanner?
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