WebScan vs DBF Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
WebScan
Scan barcodes and instantly search them on the internet using a customizable URL template. Create your own barcode scanning solutions by linking to your preferred websites or services.
- Fast barcode scanning
- Customizable URL templates
- Direct web search integration
- View web content on-screen
- Supports multiple barcode types
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WebScan is a tool that allows you to scan and search barcodes at any internet address. You can even use your own URL template. It has it's own build-in fast barcode scanner at the top of the screen and shows the results just bellow it. The scanned bar code will be placed where you put *** in the URL string. To change the address just tap on the menu and select "Set URL" Write your selected web address and put *** just where you want the code to be placed. It could be part of directory name, URL parameter or what ever part of the URL. With this app you can easily make your own barcode scanning solution just by creating a website or service that handles the codes. Then you just write the address of your site and you are all set and done ! The web content will be visible on the same screen under the the scanner. Supported barcode types: EAN13, EAN8, UPCA,UPCE, CODE128, CODE39, Interleaved 2 of 5
DBF Barcode Scanner
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Project QR / Barcode scanner
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DBF Barcode Scanner at Free against WebScan's $1.99. DBF Barcode Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.6). On 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
DBF Barcode Scanner is free to download; WebScan costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WebScan ships an update every 40 months, DBF Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.
| Parameter | WebScan | DBF Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.5 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | DataBase Fulfilment BV |
In-app purchases
WebScan
No in-app purchases
DBF Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
