Comparison

Scandit SDK Showcase vs myBarcode.app

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

myBarcode.app

Easily scan and generate various barcode types, including QR, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417. Save Wi-Fi credentials as QR codes and access a history of your scanned and generated barcodes. Supports dark mode and image scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR, Code128, Aztec, PDF417
  • Generate QR, Code128, Aztec, PDF417
  • Generate from templates (e.g., Wi-Fi)
  • Scan from device images
  • Export barcodes
  • History of scans/generations
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Discover myBarcode 2.0 – Your ultimate Barcode Scanner & Generator App for iOS! myBarcode transcends beyond QR Codes, unlocking a realm of possibilities with new features! Effortlessly scan not just QR Codes, but also Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 with your camera. But wait, there's more – myBarcode lets you rapidly generate these barcode types, whether as free text or from various templates, such as saving Wi-Fi credentials as a QR Code. Why myBarcode? Generate QR, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 codes in seconds Scan QR Codes, Code128, Aztec, and PDF417 with ease Scan QR Codes from images stored on your device Export generated barcodes through the "Share" menu Enjoy Dark Mode support for a pleasant user experience For those who like to reminisce, myBarcode allows you to review previously scanned or generated barcodes in the history. To unlock the full spectrum of features, myBarcode requires access to the camera and photo library – but fret not, your privacy is our top priority. Everything happens only on your device! Have questions, comments, or just want to give us a virtual high-five? We're just a tap away! Find us in settings under 'myBarcode Support.' Download myBarcode now and unleash the power of barcodes on your iOS or iPadOS device! If you enjoy myBarcode, we'd appreciate any support. Show us some love in settings under 'Support myBarcode.' Have a blast scanning and generating!

Screenshots

Scandit SDK Showcase4 screens
myBarcode.app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scandit SDK Showcase at Free against myBarcode.app's $1.99. Scandit SDK Showcase also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). myBarcode.app's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Scandit SDK Showcase is free to download; myBarcode.app costs $1.99 up front. myBarcode.app sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scandit SDK Showcase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myBarcode.app holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scandit SDK Showcase has 240 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Scandit SDK Showcase's written reviews are positive against 67% of myBarcode.app's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scandit SDK Showcase ships an update every 3 weeks, myBarcode.app every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scandit SDK Showcase versus myBarcode.app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScandit SDK ShowcasemyBarcode.app
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (240 ratings)4.6 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings240 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScandit AGMarc Hein

Customer experience

Scandit SDK Showcase

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

myBarcode.app

All ratings23 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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)

myBarcode.app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scandit SDK Showcase

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

myBarcode.app

One-time4
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Big tip$4.99
Show 1 more
  • Huge tip$7.99

Questions

Is Scandit SDK Showcase free?
Scandit SDK Showcase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myBarcode.app free?
myBarcode.app costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scandit SDK Showcase or myBarcode.app?
myBarcode.app is rated higher. Scandit SDK Showcase averages 4.3 out of 5 from 240 ratings, while myBarcode.app averages 4.6 from 24 ratings.
Do Scandit SDK Showcase or myBarcode.app have ads?
Neither Scandit SDK Showcase nor myBarcode.app shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scandit SDK Showcase or myBarcode.app?
Scandit SDK Showcase ships an update every 3 weeks, and myBarcode.app every 5 months. Most recently, Scandit SDK Showcase was updated on October 13, 2026 and myBarcode.app on October 7, 2026.

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