# Scan it vs Barcode Boxes

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Boxes at none against Scan it's shown. Scan it's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan it | Barcode Boxes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [andrea campese](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444030970) | [Syed Ali Mesum Naqvi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872595625) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan it

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-it-qr-and-barcode/id1604139746)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barcode Boxes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-boxes/id6762250120)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan it free?

Scan it is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barcode Boxes free?

Barcode Boxes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Scan it or Barcode Boxes have ads?

Scan it shows ads; Barcode Boxes does not.

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