WebScan vs Barbecue Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Barbecue Browser
This app integrates barcode scanning technology into web applications, allowing users to scan barcodes directly into web forms. It automates data entry for mobile web apps, eliminating manual updates and providing a hands-free solution for customers.
- Barcode scanning for web apps
- Automated form filling
- Hands-free data entry
- Integration with mobile web apps
- Customizable field mapping
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Unlocks iPhone's powerful barcode scanning technology for the web. Integrate with any mobile web apps. Provide a barcode scanning solution to any new or existing mobile web app. Stop doing manual updates and start using the Barbecue Browser. Allow your customers to scan barcodes into any web pages and fill out web forms hands-free! Just a few simple steps to get started: - Download Barbecue Browser and open settings. - Set the field information you want to add barcode scanning. - Open your web app in Barbecue Browser. - Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Barbecue Browser at Free against WebScan's $1.99. Barbecue Browser also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 40 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). WebScan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads 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
Barbecue Browser is free to download; WebScan costs $1.99 up front. Barbecue Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. WebScan asks for nothing beyond the download.
WebScan ships an update every 40 months, Barbecue Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebScan | Barbecue Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 40 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aleksandar Mlazev | Sittipon Simasanti |
Customer experience
WebScan
Barbecue Browser
In-app purchases
WebScan
No in-app purchases
Barbecue Browser
- Commercial License (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- Commercial License (Yearly)$11.991 Year
