LUX vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LUX
Measure ambient light levels in lux or foot-candles instantly. Useful for photography, plant care, or verifying brightness for various tasks. Offers advanced features like color temperature and measurement history for premium users.
- Instant lux measurement
- Color temperature (CCT) reading
- Foot-candle unit toggle
- Min/Avg/Max lux tracking
- Measurement history (Premium)
- CSV export (Premium)
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LUX is a light meter app that measures illuminance (lux) wherever you are. Open the app and instantly see how bright your space is. When to use it - Check lighting in your living room, office, or study area - Set up photography or video shoots - Compare brightness between rooms or times of day - Verify light levels for plants or aquariums - Confirm any task has the right brightness Features - Instant measurement on launch - Hold the value or freeze the screen - Color temperature (CCT / Kelvin) measurement - Auto-recorded Min / Avg / Max lux during a session - Foot-candle (fc) unit toggle - Measurement history (Premium) - CSV export (Premium) - PPFD reading for plant lighting (Premium) Measurements are processed on-device. Terms of Use: https://lux-support.web.app/en/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://lux-support.web.app/en/privacy-policy.html
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Scanner at none against LUX's 2. Barcode Scanner also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 56%) and device support (3 vs 1). LUX's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and monetization model 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. LUX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
LUX ships an update every 10 days, Barcode Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LUX | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | koji torishima | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
LUX
Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
LUX
- Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$11.991 Year
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LUX free?
Is Barcode Scanner free?
Do LUX or Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, LUX or Barcode Scanner?
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