First Player vs Bar Code Reader ™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Player
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Let this app decide who is the first player in your game. Up to 12 players supported. Completely free — no ads, no accounts, nothing locked behind a purchase. There's an optional tip jar if you'd like to support development. Totally random result each time.
Bar Code Reader ™
Easily scan barcodes from your camera or existing photos. Access a history of scanned items, and quickly copy or share the data. Ideal for shopping, inventory, or accessing product details.
- Camera barcode scanning
- Scan barcodes from photos
- Scan history
- Copy and share results
- Offline functionality
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Looking for an easy way to scan barcodes? Barcode Reader is here for you! This easy-to-use app lets you quickly scan any barcode using your phone’s camera. You can also scan barcodes from images stored on your device. Main Features: • Camera Barcode Scanning: Just point your camera at a barcode. Barcode Reader instantly reads it and shows you the result. • Scan from Photos: Select images or screenshots from your files or photos app. Quickly identify barcodes without needing the actual item. • Scan History: Keep track of all scanned barcodes. Access them anytime to copy or share easily. • Copy or Share Results: Immediately copy barcode data or share it via messages, email, or social media. Barcode Reader is ideal for everyday use, shopping, managing inventory, or quickly accessing product details. Why Choose Barcode Reader? • Fast, accurate scanning • Easy-to-use interface • Works offline – no internet connection needed • Convenient history to manage your barcodes Start scanning barcodes effortlessly. Download Barcode Reader now! Barcode Reader app is free. You can use it forever, at no cost. However, Barcode Reader does offer premium features for its subscribers. If you decide to purchase an upgrade, you will unlock additional features. Terms of Use: https://olivetapp.github.io/Barcode-Reader/term-of-use Privacy Policy: https://olivetapp.github.io/Barcode-Reader/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: First Player at none against Bar Code Reader ™'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. First Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bar Code Reader ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
First Player ships an update every 5 days, Bar Code Reader ™ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | First Player | Bar Code Reader ™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (63 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 63 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Watson | Kartika Ardiani |
In-app purchases
First Player
- Leave a tip$0.99
Bar Code Reader ™
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1W$1.997 Days
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1M$3.991 Month
- Barcode Reader Pro - 1Y3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Barcode Reader Pro$39.99
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