Pocket Barcode System vs Barbecue Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Barcode System
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Complete barcode system for iPhone. Pocket Barcode System offers fully functional barcode management system. It combines customisable items database barcode scanner and barcode labels generator in one app. You can add items to the database with name, photo, description, web address and barcode for every item. You can edit and delete items from the database to keep it in tact. When scanning barcodes the name of the item with the corresponding barcode will appear directly on the scanner screen with options to open the item details or visit the web page for the item. The app also includes barcode generator that can export labels to a PDF page so they can be printed and applied to items. The barcode generator supports 2 label sizes. The items database can be exported as HTML web page so you can modify and host it on your server. The supported barcode types are: EAN13, EAN8, UPCA, UPCE, CODE128, CODE39, Interleaved 2 of 5 Terms of Service: https://scangine.com/pocketbarcodes/termsandconditions/ Privacy Policy: https://scangine.com/pocketbarcodes/privacypolicy/
Barbecue Browser
This app integrates barcode scanning technology into web applications, allowing users to scan barcodes directly into web forms. It automates data entry for mobile web apps, eliminating manual updates and providing a hands-free solution for customers.
- Barcode scanning for web apps
- Automated form filling
- Hands-free data entry
- Integration with mobile web apps
- Customizable field mapping
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Unlocks iPhone's powerful barcode scanning technology for the web. Integrate with any mobile web apps. Provide a barcode scanning solution to any new or existing mobile web app. Stop doing manual updates and start using the Barbecue Browser. Allow your customers to scan barcodes into any web pages and fill out web forms hands-free! Just a few simple steps to get started: - Download Barbecue Browser and open settings. - Set the field information you want to add barcode scanning. - Open your web app in Barbecue Browser. - Enjoy!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barbecue Browser at every 3 weeks against Pocket Barcode System's every 19 months. Pocket Barcode System's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Barcode System sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Barbecue Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Barcode System ships an update every 19 months, Barbecue Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Barcode System | Barbecue Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SCANGINE | Sittipon Simasanti |
In-app purchases
Pocket Barcode System
- Pocket Barcode System Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pocket Barcode System Yearly$8.991 Year
- Pocket Barcode System Pro$14.99
Barbecue Browser
- Commercial License (Monthly)$1.491 Month
- Commercial License (Yearly)$11.991 Year
