Comparison

CodeREADr vs Database Scanner

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

Head to head
About

CodeREADr

This app provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning and data capture for businesses. It allows for the collection, validation, and tracking of data through various input methods, including forms, photos, and signatures, integrating with paid web services for comprehensive management.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning with device camera
  • Data capture with form fields and signatures
  • Real-time recording and validation
  • Offline scanning with auto-sync
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Customizable scanning modes and rules
Features
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CodeREADr is an enterprise-grade barcode scanner and data capture app used by businesses and integrated by developers for capturing, validating and tracking data (AIDC). Use the app in conjunction with our paid web services to scan barcodes, read NFC, and capture text (OCR). You can collect data with form fields, secondary scans, multiple choice answers, drop-down menus, photos, GPS locations, and signatures. You can record and validate the data embedded in each scanned barcode and know who scanned (app usernames), what they scanned (i.e. barcodes, RFID/NFC, OCR), when they scanned (timestamps), where they scanned (GPS), how they scanned (capture type), and why they scanned (your configured workflow). To try the app, simply register within the app or at CodeREADr.com to use our Free Plan (limited to 50 scans per month). Ideal for ticket validation, access control, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, attendance, security patrols, lead retrieval, coupon/voucher/loyalty programs, retail price audits, scan-to-order services, and more. The app uses the devices built-in camera but you can optionally use rugged, dedicated scanning devices and accessories with standard keyboard emulation. Features: * Fast, accurate scanning of print and mobile barcodes using the device's own camera. * Secure, real-time recording and validation of every scan. * Manage users, databases, services, and more with the integrated SaaS web service. * Scan offline for recording and validation with Auto-Sync in the background. * Simply hover the camera over the target barcode to read it. * Scan up to 50 commercial, industrial and medical barcode types. * SD PRO Scan Modes: Batch (captures up to 100 barcodes in a single camera view), Framing (select decoding window), Targeting (targets one code among many), Selecting (preview multiple codes and select), and Triggering (simulates pressing a button or trigger to scan a specific barcode). * SD PRO Rule-Based Scanning: Create rules to scan only the barcode(s) you want to capture in the camera view. * Auto-Next-Scan for continuous, repetitive scanning (no need to press any buttons). * Kiosk Mode for unattended applications and to hide in-app settings. * Developer API, Postback URL and Direct Scan to URL for using your own servers. * Scan Mask technology (Pattern Matching) if no database is available. * Import databases. Export barcodes. * Custom question-answer scripts for form data. * Conditional and custom validations of scanned and collected data. * White Label version available to rebrand the app. * Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML 2.0 supported. Questions? Feedback? Email: info@codereadr.com

About

Database Scanner

Scan barcodes, QR codes, and even text using OCR, then send the data directly to your online database. Configure server details easily and export your scans as a CSV file. Supports custom URL launching for seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Scan numbers with OCR
  • Send scans to online database
  • Configure server details
  • Export scans as CSV
Features
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Easily scan and send barcodes to your online database. FEATURES - Scan barcodes, QR codes and send them to your online database - Scan numbers (OCR) and send them to your online database - Easily configure server details - Optional sign in webpage - Export scans as CSV file Launch Database Scanner by using the custom URL dbscan://

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
Database Scanner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodeREADr at 70% against Database Scanner's 0%. CodeREADr also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Database Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Database Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeREADr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 0% of Database Scanner's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CodeREADr versus Database Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrDatabase Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncTapMedia Ltd

Customer experience

CodeREADr

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

Database Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Database Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Database Scanner free?
Database Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or Database Scanner?
CodeREADr is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Database Scanner averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do CodeREADr or Database Scanner have ads?
Neither CodeREADr nor Database Scanner shows ads.

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