Comparison

Power Barcode Scanner vs Stan

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

Head to head
About

Power Barcode Scanner

This app functions as a powerful barcode and QR code scanner, generator, and inventory management tool. It supports batch scanning, data entry, and sticker printing, transforming your device into a mobile scanner for various business needs.

Highlights
  • Batch barcode/QR code scanning
  • Barcode and QR code generation
  • Data entry for scanned items
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Sticker printing for barcodes/QR codes
  • Cloud data backup (subscription)
Features
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Power Barcode is a super powerful barcode scanner and QR code scanner. The batch scanning feature helps you continuously scan a batch of barcodes/ QR codes and export them. The advanced Crosshair in screen center helps you identify the right barcode/QR code during scanning. The copy/export feature helps you export scanned barcode as text or excel file. Also, it is a barcode generator and QR code generator. Save generated barcodes and QR code images to Photos or export for print. The data entry feature helps you input custom information for a scanned barcode, such as quantity, product properties, customer name, tracking code, part-numbers. The inventory management application helps you do inventory management, warehouse management, assets management. The sticker print features helps you print barcodes and QR codes stickers with A4 paper printer. No need to buy a sticker printer, saves a lot :-). There are more features in this barcode solution app. Try it and you will love it. [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 Power Barcode makes iPhone/iPad into a smart mobile scanner, which can be used to scan a variety of applications anytime, anywhere. People from different areas are use Power Barcode to improve their work efficiency every day. * Shops and supermarkets are using it to manage purchases, sales and inventory. * Production companies are using it to manage production, manage inventory, product traceability, and logistics tracking. * Agricultural food companies are using it to manage the traceability of green products. * The courier is using it to manage goods distribution and inventory management. * Micro-business entrepreneurs are using it to manage orders and shipments. * Accountant is using it to batch scan and register invoices and reimbursement forms. We are proud of serving so many people every day. [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as cloud data backup, team collaboration, enterprise custom apps. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on the device. [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.numob.com/#/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.numob.com/#/privacy-policy/

About

Stan

Features
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Stan is your personal assistant and helps you keep order in your home. Features: * Create boxes or containers and fill them with items * Print the QR code of the box and attach it to the box * From now on you can scan directly the QR code of the box and see at a glance what is present in there without the need of having a look into it * Perfect for all attics, boxes in shed, but also for file folders etc. * Simple search for all items and infos in which box you will find it Pro-Features: * You can obtain an auto-renewable subscription which will unlock features like QR Code scanning and remove the 3-boxes-limitation. This subscription will last for 12 months and will prolong for another period of 12 months unless you cancel it up to 24 hours before the current period ends. Privacy Policy and Terms: https://barz.eu/datenschutz

Screenshots

Power Barcode Scanner4 screens
Stan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Power Barcode Scanner at every 5 days against Stan's every 4 months. Power Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Power Barcode Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and Stan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Stan every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Power Barcode Scanner versus Stan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Barcode ScannerStan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings103 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncMaik Barz

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Power Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Edition (1 Year)$39.991 Year
  • Personal Premium Edition$57.991 Year
  • Small Team Edition (1 Year)$59.991 Year
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  • Team Edition (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • Team Premium Edition$109.991 Year
  • Business Edition (1 Year)$139.991 Year
  • Enterprise Edition (1 Year)$209.991 Year
  • Enterprise Premium Edition$309.991 Year
1 purchases

Stan

Subscriptions1
  • Stan Pro1 Month trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Power Barcode Scanner free?
Power Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stan free?
Stan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Power Barcode Scanner or Stan have ads?
Neither Power Barcode Scanner nor Stan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Barcode Scanner or Stan?
Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Stan every 4 months. Most recently, Power Barcode Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and Stan on June 21, 2026.

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