Comparison

Scanner vs BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Scanner

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The Simple Scanner is a PDF document scanner application that turns your phone into a portable scanner. you can scan documents, photos, receipts, reports, or just about anything. The scan will be saved to the device in image or PDF format. Name and organize your scan to a folder, or share it. The Scanner application has all the features you need: - Mobile phone document, automatically remove the clutter background, generate high-definition JPEG pictures or PDF files. - A variety of image processing mode, you can manually adjust the image parameters, with a mobile phone can be paper documents, quickly turned into a clear electronic draft. - Scan color, grayscale, or black and white - Can be used in office, school, home and any place you want - Automatically detects page edges - Simple scanner are optimized to run very fast. - create or scan barcode / qrcode. - General - A single application that works on your phone! - Scan documents, receipts, QR and business cards Use Tap Scanner app to scan any type of document and save the scan to PDF! - Document Scanner app - Automatically detects borders Tap Scanner automatically detects document borders when you scan a document! - With a high quality PDF Scanner and PNG output. Tap Scanner lets you export your document scan to PDF or PNG formats! - QR Scanner app - scan QR codes, and convert them to email, text and links seamlessly. Tap Scanner can scan QR codes as well! - BAR Scanner app - scan BAR codes, and convert them to email, text and links seamlessly. Tap Scanner can scan BAR codes as well! POWERFUL PDF SCANNER APP - WITH HIGH QUALITY PDF - TRY IT NOW! share the app with your friends and family member if you like it. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION : - Subscribe for unlimited access to all the Premium features. - - Subscription is automatically renewed unless canceled 24 hours before the renewal - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, at the same price - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy : https://nitinkatrodiya.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ & Terms of Service: https://nitinkatrodiya.wordpress.com/terms-and-condition/

About

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Scan and generate various barcode formats from your device's camera or photos. Archive scanned codes, export data, and perform actions based on scanned content. Create custom barcodes in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes from camera or photos
  • Generate QR and linear barcodes
  • Archive scanned barcode history
  • Export history to CSV, JSON, XML
  • Perform actions on scanned content
  • Create custom barcodes in PNG, JPEG, PDF
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Also take a look at the advanced version of this app: EventCode+ XQ QR Ticket System https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eventcode/id1502380439?mt=8 *** This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! *** Feature Overview With BareCode X Pro Barcode Scanner you can capture, utilize and archive all popular barcodes! Capture directly from your device's camera or from images in your photo album. In addition, the integrated barcode generator creates 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) and linear (1D) barcodes with any content. Barcode Detection / Barcode Generator - detecting linear (one-dimensional) barcodes and 2D barcodes - barcodes can be captured directly with the camera or imported from saved photos and images which are stored in the photo library - automatic scan processing for fast sequential capturing - alternatively: manual scan processing with preview and apply for pinpoint capturing - supported barcode formats (capturing): Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF-14, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, UPC-E, UPC-A, PDF417, QuickResponse (QR Code), DataMatrix, Aztec - supported barcode content types: Wi-Fi Networks, Bank Transfers, Crypto Currency (such as Bitcoin), Calendar Events, Contacts, Geo Locations, E-Mails, Phone Numbers, Text Messages, Websites/URLs - recording a history of detected barcodes - exporting history entries to CSV, JSON and XML files - performing content actions, such as opening URLs in a browser, adding contacts the Contacts App, adding events to the Calendar App, copying values to clipboard, dialing phone numbers, sending text messages, searching for results on the web (e.g. on Amazon or Google) - configuring custom online services for sending web queries with scanned values - customizing your individual barcode detection workflow with many useful options like playing sounds, ignoring duplicates and limiting the number of history entries - create custom barcodes as PNG, JPEG or PDF with the integrated barcode generator in QR Code (QuickResponse), DataMatrix, PDF417, Code 128, Aztec format iOS/iPadOS Features - Full Dark Mode Support - Universal App for iPhone & iPad - iOS File App Support - Support for Camera with LED Torch Light

Screenshots

Scanner4 screens
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner at none against Scanner's 1. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 14 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner ships an update every 14 months, BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scanner versus BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScannerBareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (14 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitin KatrodiyaWhite Marten GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • One Year Subscription$5.991 Year
None

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scanner free?
Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner free?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scanner or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner have ads?
Neither Scanner nor BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
Scanner ships an update every 14 months, and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, Scanner was updated on September 16, 2026 and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner on September 23, 2026.

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