Barcode Scanners vs ScanScript
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.
ScanScript
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ScanScript transforms your iPhone into a professional document scanner. Upload any PDF or image, or scan directly using your camera and extract editable text in seconds using powerful on-device OCR technology. No internet required. No account needed. Your documents never leave your device. Key features: • Scan documents using camera or upload PDF, JPG, PNG and HEIC files • Smart edge detection with adjustable corner handles • Multi page scanning combined into one text output • Edit extracted text before exporting • Export as TXT or RTF via AirDrop or email • Full scan history saved on your device Every new user gets 5 completely free scans with no account or payment required. Upgrade to ScanScript Premium for unlimited scanning at just $4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Terms of Use: https://scanscript-app.blogspot.com/p/terms-of-service-scanscript.html Privacy Policy: https://scanscript-app.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy-scanscript.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Scanners at none against ScanScript's 1. Barcode Scanners also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. ScanScript sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Barcode Scanners asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanners | ScanScript |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | Abdullah Javed |
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
ScanScript
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanners
No in-app purchases
ScanScript
- ScanScript Premium$4.991 Month







