Doc Reader I vs Bar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Doc Reader I
This app allows you to manage and read various document types directly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It supports downloading files from email and the web, editing, and emailing them as attachments. You can also print documents and transfer files to your desktop via iTunes.
- Download files from email and web
- Read PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork, Open Office, RTF, HTML, TXT, and image files
- Delete and email files
- Print documents
- Transfer files via iTunes
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DocReader is a document manager and reader for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It is a universal app which you can use it on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Feature: 1. Download files from email 2. Download documents from Internet/Web 3. Delete files in the app 4. Read PDF, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWork documents(Pages, Keynotes, Numbers), Open Office documents(ODT, ODS, ODP). 5. Email files as attachment 6. Support rotation 7. Open images(JPG, GIF, PNG, BMP, TIFF) 8. Read RTF, HTML, TXT files 9. Print documents from iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad 10. Transfer file between DocReader and desktop using iTunes file sharing
Bar
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Save scan history
- Share and open links
- Offline scanning capability
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Bar at Free against Doc Reader I's $2.99. Bar also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 7%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Doc Reader I's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 20 months). On in-app purchases 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
Bar is free to download; Doc Reader I costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Doc Reader I ships an update every 2 months, Bar every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Doc Reader I | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.4% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UMateY | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
Doc Reader I
Bar
In-app purchases
Doc Reader I
No in-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Doc Reader I free?
Is Bar free?
Do Doc Reader I or Bar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Doc Reader I or Bar?
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