TQS Code Reader vs Scandit BLE Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TQS Code Reader
This app decodes and validates 1D and 2D barcodes, checking their content against GS1 and IFA specifications. It provides detailed information about detected identifiers and displays inspection results clearly, storing them in a history database.
- GS1 and IFA code parsing
- 1D and 2D code decoding
- Detailed identifier information
- Structure and content validation
- Clear inspection result display
- History database for scanned codes
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This app has been developed from scratch to support iOS devices now. It contains many improvements, such as a new GS1 and IFA data parser and validator. In addition, it is possible to view detailed information about the detected identifiers. The TQS Code Reader is an application for decoding and checking 1D and 2D codes. The app checks the code content for conformity with the current specifications of GS1 (www.gs1.org) and IFA (www.ifaffm.de). It supports the most important code types. SCOPE OF SERVICES The app allows the reading of the following code types: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataMatrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, ITF, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E, PDF417 and Aztec. The code content is parsed to interpret and check the contained data. CHECKS PERFORMED The code content is checked according to the following criteria: CHECKING THE STRUCTURE - Invalid pairs of element strings - Mandatory association of element strings CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIERS - Used charset - Data length - Check digit - Control character DISPLAY OF INSPECTION RESULTS The inspection results are displayed clearly and structured. Control characters are replaced in the raw value field by readable characters. Each detected element is displayed separately with its value. Reasons for errors are displayed and an overall result of the check is visualized. STORAGE OF INSPECTION RESULTS Scanned codes are stored in a history database. From there, the inspection results can be retrieved again.
Scandit BLE Scanner
This app functions as a barcode and QR code scanner. It allows you to scan codes for identifying components and packages, and can transfer scanned data to your existing workflow applications via Bluetooth.
- Barcode scanning
- QR code scanning
- Component identification
- Package identification
- Bluetooth data transfer
- Workflow integration
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The Scandit BLE Scanner Client is a barcode scanner for scanning barcodes in a variety of use-cases. It enables you to scan QR-codes used to identify components and packages. Additionally, you can use your iPhone and connect it via bluetooth to your existing workflow application and transfer the scanned information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TQS Code Reader at every 6 months against Scandit BLE Scanner's every 13 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TQS Code Reader against 5.0 for Scandit BLE Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
TQS Code Reader ships an update every 6 months, Scandit BLE Scanner every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TQS Code Reader | Scandit BLE Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WIPOTEC GmbH | Scandit AG |
Customer experience
TQS Code Reader
Scandit BLE Scanner
In-app purchases
TQS Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Scandit BLE Scanner
No in-app purchases
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