NewLux vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NewLux
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Conheça as Lentes Progressivas NewLux, Verdadeiras jóias da tecnologia aplicada à produção de lentes. Afinal, sua visão é algo muito precioso.
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: NewLux at none against Barcode Scanner's shown. Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 28 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NewLux ships an update every 28 months, Barcode Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NewLux | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Guilherme Borba | Komorebi Inc. |
In-app purchases
NewLux
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NewLux free?
Is Barcode Scanner free?
Do NewLux or Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, NewLux or Barcode Scanner?
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