Comparison

Barcode Scanners vs ANS Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan over 30 barcode types
  • QR code scanning
  • UPC scanning
  • Data Matrix scanning
  • GS1 code parsing
  • Driver's license data parsing
Features
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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.

About

ANS Scanner

Features
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ANS Scanner — Parcel Scanning & Tracking ANS Scanner is a powerful parcel scanning and tracking application designed for logistics companies, courier services, and warehouse operators. Streamline your parcel management operations — scan, track, and manage incoming and outgoing shipments with speed and accuracy. Key Features: Scan outgoing & incoming parcels, Complete container scanning, Parcel inspection & verification, Cross-border import scanning, Excel-based parcel scanning, Real-time parcel status updates, Whether you're a small courier business or a large logistics provider, ANS Scanner helps your team manage shipments efficiently — anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanners4 screens
ANS Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcode Scanners at 9.0 against ANS Scanner's 13.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Barcode Scanners versus ANS Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannersANS Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (810 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings810 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognex CorporationANOUSITH LOGISTICS CO.,LTD

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

ANS Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanners

No in-app purchases

None

ANS Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanners free?
Barcode Scanners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANS Scanner free?
ANS Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanners or ANS Scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanners nor ANS Scanner shows ads.

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