SAGUA Barcode Reader vs Check
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Check
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This basic app has one objective, keep it clean and simple! Use this app to scan barcodes and then copy them so they can be turned into a csv file or pasted somewhere. Just for fun, click the color palette button to change up the colors!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SAGUA Barcode Reader at every 4 weeks against Check's every 58 months. 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
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, Check every 58 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SAGUA Barcode Reader | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 58 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chang Hong Xu | Tristan Grobler |
In-app purchases
SAGUA Barcode Reader
No in-app purchases
Check
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SAGUA Barcode Reader free?
Is Check free?
Do SAGUA Barcode Reader or Check have ads?
Which is updated more often, SAGUA Barcode Reader or Check?
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