Comparison

Power Barcode Scanner vs Barcode x Scanner

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

Barcode x Scanner

Transform your smartphone into a powerful barcode scanner for inventory management. Easily track items, edit details, and export data for use with various software. Ideal for businesses needing efficient stock control.

Highlights
  • Supports multiple barcode types (UPC, EAN, QR, Data Matrix, etc.)
  • Editable item descriptions and quantities
  • Continuous and single-shot scanning modes
  • Manual barcode entry
  • CSV/TXT file export for data management
  • Barcode snapshot and auxiliary picture support
  • Email and Google search integration
Features
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Barcode-x, the ultimate fast & easy barcodes reader for your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store! Why spend your money on expensive PDA terminal barcode? Barcode-x is a free App for business that turns your iPhone into a mobile barcode scanner. There are a number of barcode reader apps, but Barcode-x is the only app that can replace a professional PDA Barcode Scanner. With its intuitive and easy-to-use user interface Barcode-x is a great solution for inventory and item movements in your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store. Barcode-x makes is easy to simplify your inventory tracking process with options such as the ability to edit the description and the quantity of any item you scan, continuous and single shot scan mode, manual barcode entry, manual and autofocus scan modes. There is flash control, iTunes or Email CSV/TXT inventory file sharing, Internet search engines for barcodes. The CSV/TXT inventory file can be manage with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and with your ERP Software. Barcode-x also supports exported items snapshot files (JPG and PNG). Features: •UPC-A UPC-E EAN 8 EAN 13 ISBN 10 ISBN 13 2/5 Interleaved (i25) DataBar •Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 QR Code DATA MATRIX 39MOD43 PDF417 ITF14 FARMACODE •Editable description and quantity for each item •Barcode snapshot or auxiliary picture from camera or gallery for each item •Barcode list sorting and compression •Single shot or continuous scan mode •Enter and scan or Scan and enter mode •Different target size •Manual, Auto and Continuous fast autofocus •Flash control •Configurable exported CSV/TXT file with different separator characters •Snapshots files in PNG or JPG format •Snapshots ZIP compression •Email export •Find barcodes on google Barcode-x can help you find the best inventory management for both your company and budget! Barcode-x PRO inApp purchase lets you get rid of banners, scan unlimited list of barcodes and of course support us :) Please write us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use this app. If you have any problems or suggestions please send an email to info@alto-labs.com, you’ll get a response in a short time. Best scanning. ALTO-LABS || App for people **AN EMAIL ACCOUNT MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEND EMAIL

Screenshots

Power Barcode Scanner4 screens
Barcode x Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Power Barcode Scanner at 4.8 against Barcode x Scanner's 3.5. Power Barcode Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (103 vs 16). Barcode x Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Barcode x Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Barcode Scanner has 103 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Power Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 77% of Barcode x Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, Barcode x Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Power Barcode Scanner versus Barcode x Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Barcode ScannerBarcode x Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better3.5 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncTommaso Ferrari

Customer experience

Power Barcode Scanner

All ratings103 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.6%

Barcode x Scanner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

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

Barcode x Scanner

One-time1
  • Barcode-x Pro Upgrade$7.99

Questions

Is Power Barcode Scanner free?
Power Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode x Scanner free?
Barcode x Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode x Scanner?
Power Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Power Barcode Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Barcode x Scanner averages 3.5 from 16 ratings.
Do Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode x Scanner have ads?
Neither Power Barcode Scanner nor Barcode x Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode x Scanner?
Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and Barcode x Scanner monthly. Most recently, Power Barcode Scanner was updated on September 26, 2026 and Barcode x Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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