Comparison

Bar vs Inventory with barcode

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

Head to head
About

Bar

Scan barcodes and QR codes to save, email, copy, or search for information online. Export scanned data and photos to your PC for use in other applications. Ideal for small businesses, libraries, or home organization.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Save scanned codes for later
  • Email scanned codes
  • Copy/paste codes into other apps
  • Search scanned codes on the web
  • Export data and photos via iTunes file sharing
  • Integrate with web apps via URL scheme
Features
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-------------- What this app will do for me ? -------------- It will scan barcodes (read "other info" for list of formats supported) and send scanned codes by email, or save them for later use, or paste/copy codes into other apps, or search on the web. It will not check for prices. Also, with iTunes file sharing, you can export the list of scanned codes (and photo taken) to your PC (for use in Excel etc.) Great for small stores, library, and also at home ! ------------ Awards ------------ - over 4.000.000 download - TOP APP in his category in the italian store (may 2011) - TOP 25 APP in his category in many national stores - Suggested by iTunes -------------- How does this app works ? -------------- To start the scan, tap on the "START SCAN FROM" buttons (or shake te device), and the camera will start, ready to scan a code. Now make the camera look at a barcode. Please make sure your camera is correctly aligned with the barcode to scan (vertical or horizontal, not oblique). Please make sure that the code is well lighted and on focus (move the device to get well the code). When the barcode is detected, it will be surrounded by a green square and it will be decoded and written in the "SCANNED CODES" list. If you have problems to get the code scanned, when the camera is on, tap the info button to get help on how get a successful scan. With your codes scanned, you can save them for later use, or mail them, of search for them on the web, or paste into other apps (last scanned code is copied into the pasteboard), or copy them (and photo taken) to your PC for use in your apps with iTunes file sharing. Tap on "ACTIONS WITH SCANNED BARCODES" to select what you want to do with the scanned codes. You can also save the photos taken in your Camera Roll. ONLY FOR USERS THAT DID DISABLE THE ADS TAPPING ON "REMOVE ADS" BUTTON: Now you can use this app to scan barcodes with your web apps. If you have a web app that you need to input barcodes, you can start the app, scan barcode, and return barcode content, with just one http url ! Just use an url like this: bar-code://scan?callback=[callback url] (where "callback" is the url return url to your web app) Barcode content will be added at the end: ?barcode=[barcode content][&other parameters] So, for example, using this url: bar-code://scan?callback=http://www.mysite.com the callback url after barcode scan will be http://www.mysite.com?barcode=1234567890 if you need extra parameters, just add them to the callback url bar-code://scan?callback=http://www.mysite.com&user=roberto then the callback url after barcode scan will be http://www.mysite.com?barcode=1234567890&user=roberto You can test the app is working with this url: http://www.pw2.it/iapps/test-bar-code.php THIS WILL WORK ONLY FROM THE DEVICE WEB BROWSER ! -------------- Other info -------------- Supports EAN-8, UPC-E, ISBN-10, UPC-A, EAN-13, ISBN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, QR Code, Code 128, Code 93, Farmacode, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 2-digit add-on, GS1 5-digit add-on, EAN/UPC composite formats, Codabar and DataBar. SCAN WORKS ONLY IF YOU HAVE A CAMERA Suggested devices: iPhone 3GS or greater (NO 3G OR OLD IPOD OR IPAD OR iPAD2, so please note that not all codes will be decoded easily on those devices). To dismiss the keyboard, tap anywhere on the background May contain ads. -------------- Please remember to check our new barcode scanner app with lot of new options and link to Mac PC ! https://itunes.apple.com/app/barcode-professional/id1075096265?mt=8 You can easily create QR-Codes with our new app "QR-Code creator" https://itunes.apple.com/app/qr-code-creator/id1197340445?l=it&ls=1&mt=8 --------------

About

Inventory with barcode

Transform your device into a powerful inventory management system. Quickly scan barcodes to track stock, manage product details, and export data for analysis. Ideal for businesses needing efficient real-time stock control.

Highlights
  • Real-time stock management
  • Ultra-fast barcode scanner
  • Automate and simplify inventory
  • Sync data with Dropbox
  • Export inventory data
  • Supplier management
  • Multi-inventory support
Features
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Inventory With BarCode: Professional Inventory Management & High-Performance Barcode Scanner Turn your iPhone into a powerful tool for real-time stock management! Perfect for shops, restaurants, libraries, warehouses, and manufacturers, this app lets you automate and simplify the management of your physical inventory with an ultra-fast barcode scanner and comprehensive features. IWBC is the ideal mobile app for managing your store’s inventory. With our built-in barcode detector, easily find product sheets and save time to focus on what truly matters for your business. Why Choose Inventory With Barcode? Save Time: Scan products in an instant to update quantities or add new items. - Accuracy: Reduce human errors with automatic barcode detection. - Flexibility: Use the app in-store, in the warehouse, or on the go. - Collaboration: Sync your data with Dropbox for multi-user workflows. - Efficiency: Scan barcodes quickly and access product information instantly. - Data Export: Export your inventory as a file for in-depth analysis. - Compute margin, margin rate, markup rate Key Tools for Optimal Management Smart Scanner - Instantly detect new products via their barcodes. - Check-in/Check-out modes to track stock movements. - Flash: Scan even in low-light conditions. - Compatible with Bluetooth scanners (e.g., NETUM NT-1228BC). - Bluetooth scanner manufacturers: Contact us to integrate your device! - Centralized Product Management Edit product details (name, quantity, photo, public price, etc.). - Create new product types by scanning their barcodes. Multi-Format Import/Export - Import data from a CSV file. Our tool lets you update your product database quickly and efficiently, reducing errors and saving valuable time. - Export your database in the following formats: Excel (XLSX) with photos PDF, CSV, SQLite ZIP archive for photos Advanced Features - Supplier Management: Organize and track your partners. - Multi-Inventory: Create, clone, or rename inventories as needed. - Customization: Adjust scan filters to optimize barcode detection. Supported Barcodes - Codabar, Code 39/93/128, EAN-8/13, ITF, UPC-A/E, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code, and many more! Links: - Site web : https://occirama.com/inventory-barcode/ - FAQ : https://occirama.com/inventory-barcode/en/faq.html - Terms Of Use : https://occirama.com/inventory-barcode/terms-of-use/ - Privacy Policy : https://occirama.com/inventory-barcode/privacy/

Screenshots

Bar3 screens
Inventory with barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Inventory with barcode at daily against Bar's every 2 months. On price, review sentiment, 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. Bar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inventory with barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar ships an update every 2 months, Inventory with barcode daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bar versus Inventory with barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarInventory with barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoberto Sonzogniemmanuel orvain

Customer experience

Bar

Written reviews186 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative31.7%

Inventory with barcode

All ratings217 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral20.5%
Negative11.4%

Bugs and requests

Bar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scan history list disappearing
  • Crashing when switching camera modes
  • Inability to scan certain barcode types

Requested features

3 requests
  • Direct link to open scanned URLs
  • Option to save scanned barcodes in folders
  • Ability to export data to spreadsheets

Inventory with barcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bar

One-time1
  • Remove ads and enable web app mode$0.99
4 purchases

Inventory with barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Account / Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Premium Account / Month$4.991 Month
  • Premium Account / Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Account - Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inventory with barcode free?
Inventory with barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bar or Inventory with barcode have ads?
Neither Bar nor Inventory with barcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bar or Inventory with barcode?
Bar ships an update every 2 months, and Inventory with barcode daily. Most recently, Bar was updated on September 29, 2026 and Inventory with barcode on October 1, 2026.

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