Barcode Reader for iPad vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Reader for iPad
This free utility quickly compares product prices across thousands of online stores by scanning barcodes or entering numbers. It also provides related reviews, images, videos, and social media mentions, with support for multiple currencies and sharing options.
- Price comparison on thousands of websites
- Search by barcode or keyword
- Related reviews, images, videos, and tweets
- Multiple currency support
- Add to favorites/wishlist
- Auto-detect scanning
- Share via email, social media
Read full descriptionHide full description
The most simple & easy barcode reader - 100% FREE. Quickly compare the prices of products on thousands of online shopping websites. FEATURES - Compare prices on 1000's of websites at once. - Search by keyword or barcode number - Get related reviews, images, videos and tweets - Multiple currency support - Add to favorites/ wishlist - Auto-detect scanning. Simply point & hold! - Share using email, MMS, Facebook or Twitter. - Integrated web browser **NOTICE** Old iPad users - please note that your camera has a fixed focus lens so the real-time scanning will not work in all conditions. Please make sure you are in good lighting and hold the device steady.
i
Easily manage files on a USB drive connected via a wired connection. Back up and restore photos and contacts directly to and from the USB drive without needing a network connection.
- Connect to USB drive
- File management
- Photo album backup
- Photo album restore
- Contact backup
- Contact restore
- Offline backup
Read full descriptionHide full description
This APP can connect to a USB drive via a wired connection and manage the files on it. You can back up photo album files to the USB drive and restore them to the photo album, or back up contacts to the USB drive and restore them. Backup can be done without network access;
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Reader for iPad at 3.1 against i's 2.1. Barcode Reader for iPad also leads on review sentiment (22% vs 10%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 8.0). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 19 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Reader for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Reader for iPad holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: i has 419 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Barcode Reader for iPad's written reviews are positive against 10% of i's.
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, i monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader for iPad | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) — better | 2.1 (419 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews — better | 9.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 419 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | ShenZhen 0101 technology Co.,Ltd |
Customer experience
Barcode Reader for iPad
i
Bugs and requests
Barcode Reader for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
i
Reported bugs
3 issues- Device not recognized or shown as offline
- Corrupted or lost files during transfer
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to create folders and organize files
- Support for more file types beyond photos/videos
- Improved stability and reliability
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader for iPad
- Upgrade$0.99
i
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Reader for iPad free?
Is i free?
Which has better reviews, Barcode Reader for iPad or i?
Do Barcode Reader for iPad or i have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Reader for iPad or i?
Other comparisons
