Comparison

JAN Reader vs Barcode Scanner to CSV

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scans JAN, EAN, and ITF14 barcodes
  • Copy scanned numbers
  • Up to 999 scan history
  • Line break separator for history
  • Haptic feedback on detection
Features
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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.

About

Barcode Scanner to CSV

Features
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A simple, focused barcode and QR code scanner built for counting things. Point the camera at a code and it is recognized instantly, added to your history, and ready to export as a CSV file you can open in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets. No account, no sign-up, no ads. FEATURES β€’ Automatic scanning of barcodes and QR codes β€” just point the camera β€’ Count mode: scan the same code again and its quantity goes up, so counting stock becomes the record itself β€’ Folders: keep separate lists per aisle, shelf, room, or job, and export each one on its own β€’ Adjustable scan interval (0.2–3 seconds) with an on-screen countdown, so you never double-count a code β€’ Camera zoom (0.5x / 1x / 2x and more, depending on your device) for small codes and codes out of reach β€’ CSV export with date, format, value and quantity columns β€” plus optional operator and location columns β€’ Edit quantities afterwards, or add a code by hand when it will not scan β€’ Copy, share, open links, and search the web for any scanned value β€’ Flashlight with brightness control for dark stockrooms and warehouses β€’ Shows the code format (EAN-13, QR, and others) and the time it was scanned GOOD FOR β€’ Stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory checks β€’ Receiving, picking and goods-in checks β€’ Event check-in with QR codes β€’ Simply reading what a barcode says FOR BUSINESSES Available for bulk purchase and distribution through Apple Business Manager. Scanned data is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere.

Screenshots

JAN Reader1 screens
Barcode Scanner to CSV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Scanner to CSV at fortnightly against JAN Reader's every 68 months. JAN Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JAN Reader ships an update every 68 months, Barcode Scanner to CSV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
JAN Reader versus Barcode Scanner to CSV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJAN ReaderBarcode Scanner to CSV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 68 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.6 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperItoh TomoakiMasayuki Yamaji

In-app purchases

None

JAN Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner to CSV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JAN Reader free?
JAN Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Scanner to CSV free?
Barcode Scanner to CSV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JAN Reader or Barcode Scanner to CSV have ads?
Neither JAN Reader nor Barcode Scanner to CSV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JAN Reader or Barcode Scanner to CSV?
JAN Reader ships an update every 68 months, and Barcode Scanner to CSV fortnightly. Most recently, JAN Reader was updated on September 28, 2026 and Barcode Scanner to CSV on September 18, 2026.

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