Comparison

Wasp Scan vs iBarcoder

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

Head to head
About

Wasp Scan

Easily create and share custom QR codes for various types of information, including contacts, URLs, and text. Quickly upload important data to your smartphone by scanning a single image. The app also supports scanning 1D barcodes and maintains a history of all your scans.

Highlights
  • Create custom QR codes for free
  • Share contacts, URLs, text, and more
  • Scan 1D barcodes
  • Save and share scanned information
  • Built-in scan history archive
  • Automatically call, email, or browse scanned data
Features
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WASP Scan allows you to create custom QR codes for FREE. Easily share any of the following across all devices: Contacts Clipboard URLs E-mail addresses Phone numbers Text Business cards Calendar events Your smartphone is only as smart as you make it. Sure, it can hold pertinent information like contacts, calendar events, and your favorite web portals – but in the past you were forced to input all this information manually. With WASP Scan, all your most important – and not-so-important – information can be quickly and securely uploaded into your smartphone simply by scanning a single image. Whether it be text, URLs, or business cards, WASP Scan reads and generates QR Codes for FREE! Encoded QR codes can be shared publicly or with other personal devices; ensuring you have access to the information and contacts you need no matter where you are. Features Include: - Ability to scan 1D barcodes - EAN-13 EAN-8, Code128 Code39, UPC-A UPC-E - Generate FREE QR codes containing pertinent information including contacts, website URLs, phone numbers, and text, and share them across any network or device - Ability to scan, save, and share text, URLs, contact information, e-mail addresses, calendar events, and more - Built-in archive of your entire scan history - Automatically call, e-mail, or browse any scanned information

About

iBarcoder

Generate and scan a wide variety of linear and 2D barcodes. Save, share, and search scanned data. Customize generated barcode appearance and save formats.

Highlights
  • Generate numerous barcode types
  • Scan linear and 2D barcodes
  • Save scanned data to history
  • Web search and share scanned data
  • Customize barcode size, color, font
  • Save barcodes as image files
Features
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iBarcoder is an advanced barcode generation and reading software. With iBarcoder, you can generate the following barcode types: Interleaved 2 of 5, OPC (VCA), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (A, B, C, Full), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, Double ISBN, Codabar, ITF-14, GS1-128, SSCC-18, GTIN-14 (linear barcodes), QR Code, PDF417, Aztec, and Data Matrix (2D barcodes). iBarcoder scans linear barcodes including UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, and ITF-14, as well as 2D QR codes, PDF417, Aztec, and DataMatrix. Data from generated and scanned barcodes can be saved to the history log if preferences are configured correctly. This data can then be used for actions such as web searching, sharing, and reproducing barcodes. In iBarcoder's preferences, you can define the image format for saving barcodes, as well as their resolution (JPEG and PNG). You can also configure the automatic opening of scanned URLs or the addition of scanned images to your photo gallery. Generated barcodes can be customized in terms of size, color, and font, saved as image files, or shared. iBarcoder is a high-quality barcode generation and scanning software that is simple, smart, and intuitive. You can purchase an auto-renewing subscription via an in-app purchase. • Auto-renewing subscription • Terms: 1 month ($0.99) or 12 months ($2.99) • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (for the selected term) unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The current subscription cannot be canceled during its term. However, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal in your iTunes account settings after purchase. • Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://cristallight.com/privacypolicy.aspx

Screenshots

Wasp Scan4 screens
iBarcoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iBarcoder at 3.5 against Wasp Scan's 3.0. iBarcoder also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 43 months). Wasp Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. iBarcoder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wasp Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBarcoder holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Wasp Scan's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBarcoder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wasp Scan ships an update every 43 months, iBarcoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wasp Scan versus iBarcoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWasp ScaniBarcoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWASP Mobile LLCDmitry Kozlov

Customer experience

Wasp Scan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

iBarcoder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Wasp Scan

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

iBarcoder

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • iBarcoder Annual$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Wasp Scan free?
Wasp Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBarcoder free?
iBarcoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wasp Scan or iBarcoder?
iBarcoder is rated higher. Wasp Scan averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iBarcoder averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Wasp Scan or iBarcoder have ads?
Neither Wasp Scan nor iBarcoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wasp Scan or iBarcoder?
Wasp Scan ships an update every 43 months, and iBarcoder fortnightly. Most recently, Wasp Scan was updated on October 2, 2026 and iBarcoder on September 27, 2026.

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