Comparison

Barcode x Scanner vs Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barcode x Scanner

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
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Barcode-x, the ultimate fast & easy barcodes reader for your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store! Why spend your money on expensive PDA terminal barcode? Barcode-x is a free App for business that turns your iPhone into a mobile barcode scanner. There are a number of barcode reader apps, but Barcode-x is the only app that can replace a professional PDA Barcode Scanner. With its intuitive and easy-to-use user interface Barcode-x is a great solution for inventory and item movements in your distribution centre, warehouse, stock room or store. Barcode-x makes is easy to simplify your inventory tracking process with options such as the ability to edit the description and the quantity of any item you scan, continuous and single shot scan mode, manual barcode entry, manual and autofocus scan modes. There is flash control, iTunes or Email CSV/TXT inventory file sharing, Internet search engines for barcodes. The CSV/TXT inventory file can be manage with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle and with your ERP Software. Barcode-x also supports exported items snapshot files (JPG and PNG). Features: •UPC-A UPC-E EAN 8 EAN 13 ISBN 10 ISBN 13 2/5 Interleaved (i25) DataBar •Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 QR Code DATA MATRIX 39MOD43 PDF417 ITF14 FARMACODE •Editable description and quantity for each item •Barcode snapshot or auxiliary picture from camera or gallery for each item •Barcode list sorting and compression •Single shot or continuous scan mode •Enter and scan or Scan and enter mode •Different target size •Manual, Auto and Continuous fast autofocus •Flash control •Configurable exported CSV/TXT file with different separator characters •Snapshots files in PNG or JPG format •Snapshots ZIP compression •Email export •Find barcodes on google Barcode-x can help you find the best inventory management for both your company and budget! Barcode-x PRO inApp purchase lets you get rid of banners, scan unlimited list of barcodes and of course support us :) Please write us before leaving negative reviews, as we can often help with your problem or help you better use this app. If you have any problems or suggestions please send an email to info@alto-labs.com, you’ll get a response in a short time. Best scanning. ALTO-LABS || App for people **AN EMAIL ACCOUNT MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO SEND EMAIL

About

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

This free utility quickly extracts barcode information from camera video, screenshots, and image files. It supports decoding multiple barcodes in various orientations and even those without a quiet zone, making it ideal for retail, finance, and logistics.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple barcodes simultaneously
  • Extract data from camera, screenshots, and images
  • Read barcodes in different orientations
  • Decode barcodes without a quiet zone
  • Supports passports, ID cards, VIN, and DPM codes
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Looking for a powerful barcode scanner? Want to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes at once? Tired of annoying ads and in-app purchases? Try Barcode Scanner powered by Dynamsoft SDK right now. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner allows you to extract barcode information from camera video stream, screenshots and image files. It is a simple and free application developed for retail, financial, logistics, and healthcare industries. With Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK and Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer SDK, the application provides efficient performance for end-users and portability for developers. Key Features: - Supports decoding multiple barcodes in one image - Reads barcodes from different orientations and positions - Reads barcodes without a quiet zone - Supports barcode decoding for passports, ID cards, driver’s license, boxes, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles, High-Density QR Code, DPM codes, etc - Flexible and user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases Supported All Major Barcode Types: - 1D: Code 39 (including Code 39 Extended), Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Industrial 2 of 5 - 2D: QR Code (including Micro QR Code), Data Matrix, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), Aztec Code, MaxiCode (mode 2-5), DotCode - Patch Code - GS1 Composite Code - GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked) - Postal Codes: USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet, Planet, Australian Post, UK Royal Mail The Award-Winning Developer Team: - Fortune 500 Companies’ Choice - Premium Tech Support - Bronze Stevie® Award - ComponentSource Top 25 Publisher for 2019 For more information, please visit www.dynamsoft.com or contact support@dynamsoft.com.

Screenshots

Barcode x Scanner4 screens
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner at 4.5 against Barcode x Scanner's 3.5. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (104 vs 16). Barcode x Scanner's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode x Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Barcode x Scanner's written reviews are positive against 80% of Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode x Scanner versus Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode x ScannerDynamsoft Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (16 ratings)4.5 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16104 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariDynamsoft Corporation

Customer experience

Barcode x Scanner

All ratings16 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative15.6%

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

All ratings88 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode x Scanner

One-time1
  • Barcode-x Pro Upgrade$7.99
None

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode x Scanner free?
Barcode x Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode x Scanner or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Barcode x Scanner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.
Do Barcode x Scanner or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode x Scanner nor Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode x Scanner or Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner?
Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, Barcode x Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner on September 13, 2026.

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