# Barcode x Scanner vs BarcodeEasy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode x Scanner at 77% against BarcodeEasy's 34%. Barcode x Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). BarcodeEasy's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (187 vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barcode x Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarcodeEasy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 187 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Barcode x Scanner's written reviews are positive against 34% of BarcodeEasy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, BarcodeEasy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode x Scanner | BarcodeEasy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-x-scanner/id628515809/reviews) | **[4.5 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | **76.7% of reviews** | 34.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommaso Ferrari](https://appshunter.io/developer/526489628) | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode x Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-x-scanner/id628515809)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barcode-x Pro Upgrade | $7.99 | one-time |


### BarcodeEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404)

Instantly scan and create various barcode and QR code formats. Features include batch scanning from images, an in-app browser for QR codes, and the ability to save generated barcodes as image files. Offers a free tier with ads and an optional subscription to remove them.

**Highlights:** Instant barcode and QR scanner, Batch barcode scanning from images, Barcode generator for multiple formats, In-app browser for QR codes, Share and copy scanned data, Save generated barcodes as PNG/JPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode x Scanner free?

Barcode x Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarcodeEasy free?

BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Barcode x Scanner or BarcodeEasy?

BarcodeEasy is rated higher. Barcode x Scanner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 from 187 ratings.

### Do Barcode x Scanner or BarcodeEasy have ads?

BarcodeEasy shows ads; Barcode x Scanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode x Scanner or BarcodeEasy?

Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, and BarcodeEasy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode x Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and BarcodeEasy on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
