Barcode Scanners vs Measurement Prescale Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanners
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.
- Scan over 30 barcode types
- QR code scanning
- UPC scanning
- Data Matrix scanning
- GS1 code parsing
- Driver's license data parsing
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Barcode scanning made simple! Use this powerful app to easily scan over 30 different types of barcodes, including QR, UPC, GS1, Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and many others. The Cognex Barcode Scanners application reads all major barcode symbologies, including Aztec Code, Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Interleaved, Industrial, COOP, Matrix and ITF-14), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, DotCode, EAN, ISBN, GS1 DataBar, MaxiCode, MSI Plessey, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Postal Codes, QR Code (Micro and Standard), TELEPEN and UPC barcode types, as well as GS1 sub-types like GS1 QR Code, GS1 Data Matrix and GS1-128. The app also provides powerful parsers to examine industry standard formatted barcodes more easily such as AAMVA (US and Canadian Driver’s Licenses), GS1, IUID, Structured Carrier Messages (MaxiCode), and more! To learn more about Cognex's high-speed barcode scanning and computer vision solutions, visit https://www.cognex.com.
Measurement Prescale Mobile
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-This product is a measurement app that can be used by Prescale users. -The data measured by the prescale can be quantified, such as the uniformity of pressure values and distributions, for digital data management. -Note Note that the data saved internally will be deleted when this app is deleted from the mobile device or the contract is canceled. Back up the necessary data using the transfer function, etc. each time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Measurement Prescale Mobile at every 2 months against Barcode Scanners's every 5 months. Barcode Scanners's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanners ships an update every 5 months, Measurement Prescale Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanners | Measurement Prescale Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (811 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 811 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | FUJIFILM Corporation |
Bugs and requests
Barcode Scanners
Reported bugs
3 issues- 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
4 requests- Option to disable tips/tooltips on startup
- Batch export/logging of scan history
- Ability to display non-readable characters
- Deeper Shortcuts integration
Measurement Prescale Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanners
No in-app purchases
Measurement Prescale Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Scanners free?
Is Measurement Prescale Mobile free?
Do Barcode Scanners or Measurement Prescale Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanners or Measurement Prescale Mobile?
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