Comparison

mydlink Lite vs BarcodeListings

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

Head to head
About

mydlink Lite

Monitor and manage your home security cameras and routers remotely. View live feeds, control network settings, and receive alerts from anywhere with a Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

Highlights
  • View live camera feeds
  • Manage cloud routers
  • Check network status
  • Parental controls
  • Two-way audio support
  • Save video snapshots
  • Push notifications
Features
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Quickly and easily view your live Cloud Camera feeds and manage your Cloud Routers from anywhere using a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G connection. Whether you're at the office, having an evening out, or away on vacation, the mydlink Lite app gives you access to your Cloud Cameras, Cloud Routers and NVR even when you’re on-the-go. You can also check your Cloud Router’s current upload/download bandwidth, or manage your wireless network security and status. Parental controls let you see what sites your children have visited when you were away, and you can even block or unblock network access for individual devices. For more information, go to mydlink.com or dlink.com Features: - View live video from your Cloud Camera, including a full-screen view. iPad users may purchase the mydlink+ app for multiple camera viewing. - Supports H.264 video streaming for smooth high-quality video (specific models only.) - Listen to audio from your camera’s microphone (audio-enabled models only) - Save snapshots of your camera’s video to your iPhone or iPod Touch - View the online status of your Cloud Cameras and Cloud Routers - Remotely monitor and configure your Cloud Routers - Access and view your camera's video feed (without audio) through your NVR. - Support remote viewing period of five minutes in relay mode. Helpful 60 second left countdown timer. - Touch and drag to move your view around for non-PT cameras. Pinch to zoom in/out. - Toggle camera's view modes between Night mode, Day mode, and Automatic mode. - After initial settings on the mydlink website, you can enable/disable motion/sound detection from the app for supported cameras. - You can talk back with 2-way audio support (for DCS-942L, DCS-5211L, DCS-5222L, DCS-2132L, DCS-2310L, DCS-7010L, DCS-6010L), and cameras will mute their microphones to avoid feedback during two-way audio communication. - SD Card Playback (for DCS-942L, DCS-5211L, DCS-5222L) - Camera Firmware upgrade feature - Support push notifications: Tap to select which device you want to receive push notifications from. - Support local mode: Allow users to explore and access nearby cameras that are connected to the same LAN network with your phone. - Online setup: Users can follow the online setup feature to configure new cameras. This app will lead you to configure your camera from A to Z. - White light light-emitting diode feature of DCS-2136L - Chat mode selection (OFF to mute camera's microphone) for DCS-942L two-way audio feature This app is compatible with the following models: - Cloud Cameras: DCS-930L,DCS-932L,DCS-933L,DCS-931L,DCS-942L,DCS-5211L,DCS-5222L,DCS-2332L,DCS-6010L,DCS-2132L,DCS-2310L,DCS-7010L,DCS-5020L,DCS-5010L,DCS-2136L,DCS-5222LB1,DCS-2330L,DCS-6004L - Cloud Routers: DAP-1160L,DAP-1360L,DIR-140L,DIR-505L,DIR-600L,DIR-600LW,DIR-602L,DIR-605L,DIR-605LW,DIR-619L,DIR-626L,DIR-636L,DIR-640L,DIR-645L,DIR-810L,DIR-820L,DIR-820LW,DIR-826L,DIR-836L,DIR-840L,DIR-845L,DIR-850L,DIR-855L,DIR-860L,DIR-865L,DIR-868L,DIR-880L,DIR-900L,DIR-905L,DSL-2770L,DSL-2870B,DSL-2890AL,DSL-2900AL,DSL-3590L - NVR: DNR-322L Note: For Cloud Storage support, please download the mydlink Access-NAS app. * The mydlink Lite app is linked to the FFmpeg shared video decoding library, which is compiled to contain LGPL decoders and splitters only. The repository can be cloned from git://github.com/dlinker/mydlink-Lite.git using the git clone command. * HD H264 feature doesn't work for DCS-931L,DCS-933L,DCS-5010L,DCS-5020L, DCS-5009L, DCS-6045L so far.

About

BarcodeListings

Features
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BarcodeListings is a fast, practical barcode scanning and list management app for iPhone and iPad. Scan barcodes continuously using the camera, add codes manually when needed, and export your results as CSV. Free features include: • Continuous batch barcode scanning • Manual barcode entry • One active Working List • Basic CSV export and sharing • Configurable duplicate handling • Haptic and sound scan feedback • Adjustable default camera zoom • Torch support • Barcode editing and deletion BarcodeListings Pro is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription and adds: • Multiple named saved lists • Quantity counting for repeated scans • Detailed CSV export • Barcode notes • Search and advanced sorting • Direct CSV email BarcodeListings stores your barcode lists locally on your device and does not require an account. Existing customers who purchased the original paid BarcodeListings app receive Pro access automatically.

Screenshots

mydlink Lite2 screens
BarcodeListings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mydlink Lite at none against BarcodeListings's 1. mydlink Lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 168 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BarcodeListings sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mydlink Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mydlink Lite ships an update every 2 months, BarcodeListings every 168 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
mydlink Lite versus BarcodeListings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermydlink LiteBarcodeListings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (3.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 168 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD-Link CorporationDwain Casey

Bugs and requests

mydlink Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions
  • Login issues and lost connection
  • Inability to access recorded footage
  • Delayed or missing motion/sound alerts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add cloud storage/recording options
  • Improve camera control and customization
  • Enhance multi-camera support
  • Provide better notification and alert settings

BarcodeListings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

mydlink Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BarcodeListings

One-time1
  • Barcode Listings Pro$3.99

Questions

Is mydlink Lite free?
mydlink Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarcodeListings free?
BarcodeListings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mydlink Lite or BarcodeListings have ads?
Neither mydlink Lite nor BarcodeListings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mydlink Lite or BarcodeListings?
mydlink Lite ships an update every 2 months, and BarcodeListings every 168 months. Most recently, mydlink Lite was updated on November 3, 2026 and BarcodeListings on November 1, 2026.

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