Comparison

Scan it vs BarcodeUp

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

Head to head
About

Scan it

Features
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You won't find a faster and lighter QR and barcode scanner than this. This app cannot be missing on your iOS devices. It is extremely easy to use, just place your device in front of the code you want to scan and it will be detected and scanned. It's very simple, you don't have to press any buttons, take pictures or zoom. It is possible to scan all types of QR or barcodes. After scanning and decryption, you will receive additional information including results from popular online services; Amazon, eBay and Google - 100% FREE! Other characteristics: - Create QR and barcode - Scan from image - Scan from the Gallery - Share contact data via QR - Share location via QR - Send an email - Send SMS - Add to address book - Add to calendar - Add event - Use the flashlight - Open the URL in the browser - Open the URL in the app - Continuous scanning - Save as favorite - Save to history - Download Qr or Barcode on your device - Print QR or barcodes

About

BarcodeUp

Features
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BarcodeUp app is a cloud-based barcode scanner and tracking system. You can quickly scan, track and manage barcodes or QR codes, such as product serial number, package tracking number, waybill code. It is designed for seller, business, and enterprise with high stability and security requirements.Β  The main cloud data center is located in California, US. The China cloud data center is designated for users in China. [Features] * Super fast mobile barcode scanner * Duplicate barcode checking and alert * Serial Number/Barcodes tracking * Export data to Excel file * Cloud data backup and sync * Team collaboration [Supported code type] Barcode, QR code, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF 417, ITF-14, Data Matrix, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 39 [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Scan it4 screens
BarcodeUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scan it at none against BarcodeUp's 5. Scan it also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). BarcodeUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. BarcodeUp sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scan it asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan it ships an update every 3 months, BarcodeUp weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Scan it versus BarcodeUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan itBarcodeUp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size66 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerandrea campeseSoftzoo Inc

In-app purchases

None

Scan it

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

BarcodeUp

Subscriptions5
  • Individual (1 Month)$9.991 Month
  • Individual (1 Year)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Team (1 Year)$199.991 Year
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  • Mini Enterprise (1 Year)$299.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Scan it free?
Scan it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarcodeUp free?
BarcodeUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scan it or BarcodeUp have ads?
Scan it shows ads; BarcodeUp does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan it or BarcodeUp?
Scan it ships an update every 3 months, and BarcodeUp weekly. Most recently, Scan it was updated on October 16, 2026 and BarcodeUp on October 3, 2026.

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