Scandit SDK Showcase vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.
- Scan QR Code & Barcode
- Search and Compare Prices
- Save Scan History
- Generate QR Codes
- Scan From Photo Library
- Share Scans
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scandit SDK Showcase at none against Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's 3. Scandit SDK Showcase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 238) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scandit SDK Showcase asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 238, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Scandit SDK Showcase's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.
Scandit SDK Showcase ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scandit SDK Showcase | Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (238 ratings) | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 238 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scandit AG | Yunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Scandit SDK Showcase
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
User reviews
Scandit SDK Showcase
From 238 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Supports wide variety of barcodes
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Useful for various applications (retail, industrial, etc.)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes or malfunctions on some devices/OS versions
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 👎 Missing features like export/copy options
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Useful for scanning barcodes and QR codes
- 👍 Helpful for price comparison
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full functionality
- 🔒 Misleading about free trial and pricing
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)
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect price information
Requested features
2 requests- Language support for non-English users
- Option to cancel subscription
In-app purchases
Scandit SDK Showcase
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
- Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
- Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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