# Barcode Scanners vs Scanify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanners at 88% against Scanify's 11%. Barcode Scanners also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Scanify's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanify sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Scanners asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barcode Scanners holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanners has 810 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Barcode Scanners's written reviews are positive against 11% of Scanify's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Scanners | Scanify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanners/id504201315/reviews)** | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanify-barcode-scanner-shopping-assistant-and-qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1033241413/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **810** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cognex Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/977274716) | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Scanners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanners/id504201315)

This app offers robust barcode scanning capabilities, supporting over 30 different types including QR, UPC, and Data Matrix. It provides powerful parsing for industry-standard formats like driver's licenses and GS1 codes, simplifying data extraction.

**Highlights:** Scan over 30 barcode types, QR code scanning, UPC scanning, Data Matrix scanning, GS1 code parsing, Driver's license data parsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Supports wide range of barcode types
- 👍 Excellent parsing and decoding capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Duplicate delay feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Export to CSV not functioning properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing after iOS 12.3.1 update
- Unable to scan certain barcode types (e.g. GS1 DataMatrix)
- Frozen camera view after initial scan

**Requested features**

- Option to disable tips/tooltips on startup
- Batch export/logging of scan history
- Ability to display non-readable characters
- Deeper Shortcuts integration


### Scanify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanify-barcode-scanner-shopping-assistant-and-qr-code-reader-and-generator/id1033241413)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to help you find deals, compare prices, and read reviews. It also allows you to create and export your own codes, and navigate the retail market more intelligently.

**Highlights:** Scan all barcode types, Compare prices from major retailers, Read customer reviews, Scan all QR code types, Create and export QR codes, Scan codes from photos, History of scans and creations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Scanners free?

Barcode Scanners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scanify free?

Scanify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanners or Scanify?

Barcode Scanners is rated higher. Barcode Scanners averages 4.6 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while Scanify averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Barcode Scanners or Scanify have ads?

Neither Barcode Scanners nor Scanify shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*