Comparison

CodeREADr vs Dynamsoft Barcode 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

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

This free utility quickly extracts barcode information from camera video, screenshots, and image files. It supports decoding multiple barcodes in various orientations and even those without a quiet zone, making it ideal for retail, finance, and logistics.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple barcodes simultaneously
  • Extract data from camera, screenshots, and images
  • Read barcodes in different orientations
  • Decode barcodes without a quiet zone
  • Supports passports, ID cards, VIN, and DPM codes
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Looking for a powerful barcode scanner? Want to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes at once? Tired of annoying ads and in-app purchases? Try Barcode Scanner powered by Dynamsoft SDK right now. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner allows you to extract barcode information from camera video stream, screenshots and image files. It is a simple and free application developed for retail, financial, logistics, and healthcare industries. With Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK and Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer SDK, the application provides efficient performance for end-users and portability for developers. Key Features: - Supports decoding multiple barcodes in one image - Reads barcodes from different orientations and positions - Reads barcodes without a quiet zone - Supports barcode decoding for passports, ID cards, driver’s license, boxes, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles, High-Density QR Code, DPM codes, etc - Flexible and user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases Supported All Major Barcode Types: - 1D: Code 39 (including Code 39 Extended), Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Industrial 2 of 5 - 2D: QR Code (including Micro QR Code), Data Matrix, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), Aztec Code, MaxiCode (mode 2-5), DotCode - Patch Code - GS1 Composite Code - GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked) - Postal Codes: USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet, Planet, Australian Post, UK Royal Mail The Award-Winning Developer Team: - Fortune 500 Companies’ Choice - Premium Tech Support - Bronze Stevie® Award - ComponentSource Top 25 Publisher for 2019 For more information, please visit www.dynamsoft.com or contact support@dynamsoft.com.

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

CodeREADr and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 70% of CodeREADr's. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 20). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CodeREADr against 4.5 for Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CodeREADr versus Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrDynamsoft Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.5 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncDynamsoft

Customer experience

CodeREADr

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

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

All ratings104 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

None

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner?
CodeREADr and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20 and 104 ratings respectively.
Do CodeREADr or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither CodeREADr nor Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner?
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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