Comparison

Power Barcode Scanner vs Barcode Notes

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 Notes

Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Content management
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Code content copy
  • Export to file
  • Real-time computer transmission
Features
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle

Screenshots

Power Barcode Scanner4 screens
Barcode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Power Barcode Scanner at 67% against Barcode Notes's 0%. Power Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Barcode Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Barcode Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Power Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 4 days, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Power Barcode Scanner versus Barcode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Barcode ScannerBarcode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (104 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings104 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIrvinesoft IncShanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Power Barcode Scanner

All ratings104 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.6%

Barcode Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

Barcode Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Power Barcode Scanner free?
Power Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Notes free?
Barcode Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode Notes?
Power Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Power Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Barcode Notes averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode Notes have ads?
Neither Power Barcode Scanner nor Barcode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Power Barcode Scanner or Barcode Notes?
Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 4 days, and Barcode Notes every 5 months. Most recently, Power Barcode Scanner was updated on October 13, 2026 and Barcode Notes on September 24, 2026.

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