Barcode Scanners vs TAD SeQR Scan
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.
TAD SeQR Scan
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TAD is a QR & 1D BarCode scanner which can be used for a broad range of applications. It can read encrypted QR codes and 1D Barcodes which are printed on educational documents printed by TAD. System, we provide as SEQR Documents, is used to generate such documents using a combination of peculiar security algorithms that creates a QR code & not-so-easy to duplicate security features. Not only the issuer of the documents can scan and obtain the certificate, also the public users can register for free and perform the same operations. This application, after scan, provides the preview of the certificate and other document data that can be compared with the in-hand document. Thus verifying documents of TAD is quick, free and easy via this application
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcode Scanners at 9.0 against TAD SeQR Scan's 11.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, TAD SeQR Scan every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanners | TAD SeQR Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (810 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 810 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | SECURITY SOFTWARE & SOLUTIONS LLP |
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
TAD SeQR Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanners
No in-app purchases
TAD SeQR Scan
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Scanners free?
Is TAD SeQR Scan free?
Do Barcode Scanners or TAD SeQR Scan have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanners or TAD SeQR Scan?
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