SAGUA Barcode Reader vs ProScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SAGUA Barcode Reader
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An utility for iphone to quickly scan barcode and show the result. You can scan a barcode using custom view and default view. When scanning is successful, the barcode value will be shown on the screen immediately. The supported barcode formats include Code 39 1D, Code93 ID, Code 128 1D, EAN-8 1D, EAN-13 1D, PDF417, UPC-A 1D, UPC-E 1D, and QR Code 2D. If you have any question, please contact michael_xuch@hotmail.com
ProScan
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ProScan is an easy to use Barcode scanner for iOS devices. ā¢ It can scan one item at a time. ā¢ It can be integrated to any webpage. ā¢ It can control the device flashlight. ā¢ Best use with Version 8.0 and above The App supports the following barcode formats and the version 8.0 and above: ā¢ UPCECode ā¢ Code39Code ā¢ Code39Mod43Code ā¢ EAN13Code ā¢ EAN8Code ā¢ Code93Code ā¢ Code128Code ā¢ PDF417Code ā¢ QRCode ā¢ AztecCode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SAGUA Barcode Reader at every 4 weeks against ProScan's every 27 months. ProScan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SAGUA Barcode Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, ProScan every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAGUA Barcode Reader | ProScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks ā better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Michael Xu | Atmit SAL |
In-app purchases
SAGUA Barcode Reader
No in-app purchases
ProScan
No in-app purchases
