Comparison

Scandit SDK Showcase vs Aztec Reader

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

Head to head
About

Scandit SDK Showcase

Evaluate smart data capture capabilities with this app, featuring high-performance barcode and secure ID scanning. Test multiple features without coding, including batch scanning and AR overlays.

Highlights
  • High-performance barcode reader
  • Fast, accurate ID scanning
  • Pre-built scanning UI
  • Batch scan multiple codes
  • Augmented reality overlays
  • Scan multiple barcodes on one label
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Discover why 6 of the top 10 Fortune 100 companies count on Scandit for smart barcode and ID scanning. The Scandit SDK Showcase lets you evaluate multiple smart data capture capabilities in a single app, and without writing a line of code. - High performance barcode reader for 30+ common barcodes - Fast, accurate and secure ID scanning of 2500+ ID documents worldwide - Pre-built scanning user interfaces for fast integration - Batch scan multiple codes simultaneously - Augmented reality (AR) overlays - Scan multiple barcodes on a single label - Select and scan one barcode out of many Sign up for a free test license at https://www.scandit.com/trial/. Copyright Scandit AG Scandit's products are patent protected. Details at http://scandit.com/patents

About

Aztec Reader

This utility allows mobile devices to quickly read Aztec codes, even in challenging conditions. It offers seamless integration into existing software, making it a unique market solution.

Highlights
  • Reads Aztec codes
  • Fast scanning
  • Works in poor conditions
  • Easy integration
  • Software development kit
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Aztec Reader SDK gives the possibility of reading Aztec codes using mobile devices. Applied solutions enable reading codes quickly even in bad conditions, what makes the solution unique in the market. Aztec Reader SDK’s advantage is easy and seamless integration with your own software.

Screenshots

Scandit SDK Showcase4 screens
Aztec Reader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scandit SDK Showcase at 4.3 against Aztec Reader's 1.0. Scandit SDK Showcase also leads on ratings volume (240 vs 1). Aztec Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Scandit SDK Showcase holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scandit SDK Showcase has 240 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scandit SDK Showcase versus Aztec Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScandit SDK ShowcaseAztec Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (240 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings240 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScandit AGPrimesoft Polska Sp. z o. o.

Customer experience

Scandit SDK Showcase

All ratings238 ratings
Positive83.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative20.7%

Aztec Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Scandit SDK Showcase

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
  • Fails to read certain barcode types (e.g. Royal Mail 4 State)
  • Truncates or misreads longer barcode data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to scan from photo library
  • Provide more detailed barcode information
  • Implement export/copy functionality for scanned data
  • Add customization options (e.g. default scan mode)

Aztec Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scandit SDK Showcase

No in-app purchases

None

Aztec Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scandit SDK Showcase free?
Scandit SDK Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aztec Reader free?
Aztec Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scandit SDK Showcase or Aztec Reader?
Scandit SDK Showcase is rated higher. Scandit SDK Showcase averages 4.3 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while Aztec Reader averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scandit SDK Showcase or Aztec Reader have ads?
Neither Scandit SDK Showcase nor Aztec Reader shows ads.

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