Comparison

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner vs Portertrac

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

Head to head
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

About

Portertrac

Features
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Portertrac helps you manage available resources in demand-led environments and distribute tasks in real-time. Porter management ensures tasks are handled effectively, within service levels and identifies any exception to performance. Portertrac helps some of Europe’s largest healthcare providers and their private-sector partners deliver exceptional patient and customer experience.

Screenshots

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner4 screens
Portertrac4 screens

Verdict

The call

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner and Portertrac are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner ships an update monthly, Portertrac every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner versus Portertrac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBareCode X Pro QR Code ScannerPortertrac
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhite Marten GmbHTeam Software

In-app purchases

None

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

Portertrac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner free?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Portertrac free?
Portertrac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner or Portertrac have ads?
Neither BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner nor Portertrac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner or Portertrac?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner ships an update monthly, and Portertrac every 4 weeks. Most recently, BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner was updated on September 23, 2026 and Portertrac on September 29, 2026.

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