# Print Online (+ Postcards) vs Bar

The clearest difference is price: Bar at Free against Print Online (+ Postcards)'s $2.99. Bar also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 24%). Print Online (+ Postcards)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Bar is free to download; Print Online (+ Postcards) costs $2.99 up front. Print Online (+ Postcards) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Bar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Print Online (+ Postcards) | Bar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-online-plus-postcards/id351994882/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 172 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ndili Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/331426521) | [Roberto Sonzogni](https://appshunter.io/developer/402429427) |

## What reviewers say

### Print Online (+ Postcards)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/print-online-plus-postcards/id351994882)

Access cloud files, print to over 1,400 printers, and send faxes globally. This app also allows sending postcards and letters via postal mail. It offers a toll-free number for incoming faxes and voicemail.

**Highlights:** Cloud file access (Dropbox, Box.net, iDisk), Print to over 1,400 printer models, Send faxes to 220+ countries, Send postcards and letters via USPS, Toll-free number for incoming faxes/voicemail, Upload to FedEx Office Print Online

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $14.99 | per month |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| Toll-Free Number For Fax And Voicemail | $149.99 | per year |
| FaxPack 4 - with 4 Fax Units | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fun Fax Cover Sheet: A fun-tastic cover sheet. | $0.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 21 - with 21 Fax Units (including 1 bonus) | $4.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 44 - with 44 Fax Units (including 4 bonus) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number | $14.99 | one-time |
| FaxPack 90 - with 90 Fax Units (including 10 bonus) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12-month lease for a USA Toll-Free Number | $149.99 | one-time |


### Bar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code/id422314523)

Scan barcodes and QR codes to save, email, copy, or search for information online. Export scanned data and photos to your PC for use in other applications. Ideal for small businesses, libraries, or home organization.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes and QR codes, Save scanned codes for later, Email scanned codes, Copy/paste codes into other apps, Search scanned codes on the web, Export data and photos via iTunes file sharing, Integrate with web apps via URL scheme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads and enable web app mode | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 📤 Ability to email scanned barcodes
- 🔍 Reads various barcode types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🚫 Doesn't work on some devices
- 💤 Slow or inaccurate scanning
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Scan history list disappearing
- Crashing when switching camera modes
- Inability to scan certain barcode types

**Requested features**

- Direct link to open scanned URLs
- Option to save scanned barcodes in folders
- Ability to export data to spreadsheets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Print Online (+ Postcards) free?

Print Online (+ Postcards) costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Bar free?

Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Print Online (+ Postcards) or Bar have ads?

Neither Print Online (+ Postcards) nor Bar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Print Online (+ Postcards) or Bar?

Print Online (+ Postcards) ships an update every 2 months, and Bar every 2 months. Most recently, Print Online (+ Postcards) was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bar on September 29, 2026.

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