Comparison

Barcode Fingermon vs MonsterScan

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Fingermon

Summon unique creatures by scanning barcodes or QR codes. Engage in strategic flick-based combat, collect over 160 types of monsters, and compete in various leagues to become the champion. Explore different game modes and battle powerful bosses.

Highlights
  • Summon creatures using barcodes/QR codes
  • Unique flick-based combat system
  • Collect over 160 types of creatures
  • Diverse creature stats and skills
  • Multiple league and event battles
  • Boss battles and field hunting
Features
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Summon a Fingermon using barcodes! Let’s become the Fingermon League Champion! While testing out his teleporter, Doctor Philip accidentally scans a barcode and summons a Fingermon. After this incident, other people also found out that they can summon Fingermon using a barcode or QR code on the teleporter. These specially selected people with the ability to summon Fingermon are called Connectors. 3 years since then, the Fingermon League, a sport in which Connectors battle using Fingermon, has become the most popular sport. As a newly selected Connector, you have been invited to Fingermon League to take part in the League. Now, scan the barcode to collect Fingermon, and take on various Fingermon Leagues to become the Champion! Game Features -Take a picture of the barcode or QR code to summon Fingermon -A unique combat system that utilizes flicks -160 different types of Fingermon -Each Fingermon possesses different stats and skills, even if they’re the same monster -50 powerful skills with various effects -4 types of main Leagues and various Event Leagues -Boss battles where you have to fight using all your Fingermon -Field Hunting where you can capture wild Fingermon on the field -Compete against rivals and take on the challenge to become the Champion of the 4 major Leagues

About

MonsterScan

Explore the real world as your playground by scanning barcodes to discover and collect unique monsters. Engage in strategic turn-based battles, test your skills in mini-games, and advance through ranks to become a prestigious adventurer.

Highlights
  • Scan real barcodes to create unique monsters
  • Monsters with varying rarities and stats
  • Strategic turn-based battles
  • Challenging mini-games with rewards
  • Temporary boosters for higher rarity monsters
  • Player progression and rank system
Features
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MonsterScan is a collectible adventure game where the real world becomes your playground. Scan barcodes and discover unique monsters generated from each scan. Each creature has its own rarity and stats, making every summon different and special. Build your collection, improve your odds with temporary boosters, and face intense turn-based battles where strategy, energy management, and status effects make all the difference. Test your skills in different mini-games, earn rewards, and advance as an adventurer while unlocking increasingly prestigious ranks within the MonsterScan world. Whether exploring, battling, or solving challenges, MonsterScan offers a dynamic experience that evolves with you. KEY FEATURES • Scan real codes. Turn everyday barcodes into unique monsters. • Monsters with different rarities. Common, rare, epic, mythical, and legendary, each with their own stats. • Strategic turn-based battles. Manage health, stamina, and special abilities to defeat your opponents. • Challenging mini-games. Prove your skill in various challenges and earn additional rewards. • Temporary boosters. Increase your chances of obtaining high rarity monsters for a limited time. • Progression and player ranks. Advance as an adventurer as you complete your quest. Every scan and every game counts. MonsterScan uses the device's camera exclusively for scanning barcodes. No images or personal information are collected.

Screenshots

Barcode Fingermon4 screens
MonsterScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MonsterScan at Free against Barcode Fingermon's $2.99. Barcode Fingermon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MonsterScan is free to download; Barcode Fingermon costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Fingermon ships an update every 3 weeks, MonsterScan every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Fingermon versus MonsterScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode FingermonMonsterScan
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size529 MB191 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMagic CubeDavid Martinez Gallardo

Customer experience

Barcode Fingermon

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative20.0%

MonsterScan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Fingermon

No in-app purchases

None

MonsterScan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Fingermon free?
Barcode Fingermon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MonsterScan free?
MonsterScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Fingermon or MonsterScan have ads?
Neither Barcode Fingermon nor MonsterScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Fingermon or MonsterScan?
Barcode Fingermon ships an update every 3 weeks, and MonsterScan every 8 months. Most recently, Barcode Fingermon was updated on October 25, 2026 and MonsterScan on October 14, 2026.

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