Comparison

CodeREADr vs CLZ Barry

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

CLZ Barry

Scan barcodes using your device's camera and send them directly to Collectorz Connect software. Supports various barcode types for books, music, movies, and games. Offers direct scan and batch scan modes for efficient data entry.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes with iPhone/iPad camera
  • Supports EAN, UPC, ISBN, UPC+2, UPC+5
  • Transmit scans to Collectorz Connect
  • Direct Scan and Send mode
  • Batch Scan Mode for offline scanning
Features
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Scan barcodes with your iPhone or iPad camera and instantly send them to the Collectorz Connect web-based software on your computer. Wireless barcode scanning: * Scan barcodes using the built-in camera of your iPhone or iPad. * Supported barcode types: -- EAN and UPC barcodes (for CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and video games) -- ISBN barcodes (for books and comic books) -- UPC+2 and UPC+5 barcodes (for comic books) * Instantly transmit scanned barcodes to the Add screen of the Collectorz Connect web-based software on your computer: -- Movie Connect -- Book Connect -- Music Connect -- Comic Connect -- Game Connect * Direct Scan and Send mode: scan directly into the Add screen and let Connect search your item * Batch Scan Mode: Or use CLZ Barry to scan multiple barcodes in "offline" mode, then send the entire batch to the Queue Mode of your Add screen. Enjoy, The CLZ Barry team

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
CLZ Barry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CLZ Barry at 4.7 against CodeREADr's 4.5. CLZ Barry also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and ratings volume (193 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CLZ Barry holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Barry has 193 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 83% of CLZ Barry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CodeREADr versus CLZ Barry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrCLZ Barry
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.7 (193 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20193 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncCLZ

Customer experience

CodeREADr

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

CLZ Barry

All ratings193 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

CodeREADr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CLZ Barry

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 8
  • Slow barcode scanning on some devices
  • Inability to manually enter barcodes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more barcode types
  • Automatic entry into database
  • Offline mode for scanning
  • OCR support for items without barcodes

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

None

CLZ Barry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CLZ Barry free?
CLZ Barry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or CLZ Barry?
CLZ Barry is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while CLZ Barry averages 4.7 from 193 ratings.
Do CodeREADr or CLZ Barry have ads?
Neither CodeREADr nor CLZ Barry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or CLZ Barry?
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and CLZ Barry every 3 months. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on September 30, 2026 and CLZ Barry on October 3, 2026.

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