Barcode Scanner vs Bar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanner
Instantly scan various barcode formats to get product details, price comparisons, and store locations. Utilize AI for in-depth product insights and generate your own custom barcodes. Keep a history of your scans and contribute to a community database.
- Fast barcode scanning (QR, EAN, UPC, etc.)
- AI-powered product insights and summaries
- Generate custom barcodes (QR, EAN, UPC, etc.)
- Price comparisons and store locations
- Scan history and search functionality
- Community database contribution with rewards
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Discover the ultimate barcode tool designed for your daily needs. Whether you are shopping, managing inventory, or just curious about a product, Barcode Scanner has you covered. KEY FEATURES: - FAST SCANNING Instantly scan QR codes, EAN-13, UPC-A, and many other formats. Get immediate results with price comparisons and store locations. - AI INSIGHTS Go beyond basic details. Use our advanced AI features to get detailed descriptions, summaries, and insights about any product simply by scanning its code. (Credits system included). - CREATE BARCODES Generate your own QR codes, EAN, UPC, Code-39, and more. Customize dimensions, view the generated image, save it to your photos, or share it directly from the app. historically SCAN HISTORY Keep track of everything you’ve scanned. Easily search your history, revisit products, or clear old data. - CONTRIBUTE Didn't find what you were looking for? Contribute to our community database by submitting product details manually and earn rewards! Supported formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Code-39, Code-128, ITF, PDF417, Data Matrix. Download now and turn your phone into a powerful scanner!
Bar
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Scan QR codes from photos
- Save scan history
- Share and open links
- Offline scanning capability
- Lightweight and easy to use
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bar at 43% against Barcode Scanner's 0%. Bar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Barcode Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Bar every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanner | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 42.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tolga Saygi | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
Barcode Scanner
Bar
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Scanner free?
Is Bar free?
Do Barcode Scanner or Bar have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or Bar?
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