ACTS KIOSK vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ACTS KIOSK
This application functions as a QR code scanner specifically designed for authenticating users at ACTS events. It provides a streamlined process for event check-ins and access control.
- QR code scanning
- User authentication
- Event access control
- Streamlined check-in process
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ACTS KIOSK is the QR code scanner app that will be used to authenticate users in ACTS event.
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: ACTS KIOSK at none against Barcode Scanner's shown. ACTS KIOSK also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Barcode Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (130 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ACTS KIOSK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 130 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ACTS KIOSK ships an update every 5 weeks, Barcode Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ACTS KIOSK | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (130 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | ACTS Developer | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
ACTS KIOSK
Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
ACTS KIOSK
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ACTS KIOSK free?
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