Comparison

Barcode x Scanner vs Barcode Scanner & QR code read

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

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

Scan, track, and manage barcodes and QR codes with this cloud-based app. Utilize a magic keyboard to scan within any application, organize data into projects, and collaborate with teams. Export your scanned information to Excel for easy sharing and printing.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based scanning
  • Magic keyboard integration
  • Project-based organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Export to Excel
  • Duplicate barcode checking
Features
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The simplest cloud-based barcode scanner App to scan, track and manage barcodes or QR codes. You can access your data with mobile apps anytime, anywhere. Also, It contains a magic keyboard that can enable all Apps on your iPhone with Scan functionality. You can scan barcode within any Apps, such as web browser, iMessage, Email or your ERP web app. By creating multiple projects, you scan and group barcodes into different files under a specific project for easy search, management, share or print. With team or enterprise subscription, collaboration function improves team productivity and efficiency. It is easy to manage user permission and role by adding people to different project. Also, you can export barcodes to excel format file, send out via mail or messenger. Softzoo barcode App is easy to use, no training required. [Features] * Super fast mobile barcode scanner * Duplicate barcode checking and alert * Serial Number/Barcodes tracking * Export data to Excel * Cloud service * Collaboration [Supported code type] Barcode, QR code, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF 417, ITF-14, Data Matrix, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 39 [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Barcode x Scanner4 screens
Barcode Scanner & QR code read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner & QR code read at 5.0 against Barcode x Scanner's 3.5. Barcode Scanner & QR code read also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Barcode x Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Barcode Scanner & QR code read sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner & QR code read holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode x Scanner has 16 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Barcode Scanner & QR code read's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, Barcode Scanner & QR code read every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode x Scanner versus Barcode Scanner & QR code read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode x ScannerBarcode Scanner & QR code read
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (16 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better3
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTommaso FerrariSoftzoo Inc

Customer experience

Barcode x Scanner

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

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode x Scanner

One-time1
  • Barcode-x Pro Upgrade$7.99
5 purchases

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

Subscriptions5
  • Personal (1 Month)$5.991 Month
  • Personal (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Team (1 Year)$99.991 Year
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  • Small Business (1 Year)$199.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$399.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode x Scanner free?
Barcode x Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner & QR code read free?
Barcode Scanner & QR code read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Scanner & QR code read?
Barcode Scanner & QR code read is rated higher. Barcode x Scanner averages 3.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Barcode Scanner & QR code read averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Scanner & QR code read have ads?
Neither Barcode x Scanner nor Barcode Scanner & QR code read shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode x Scanner or Barcode Scanner & QR code read?
Barcode x Scanner ships an update monthly, and Barcode Scanner & QR code read every 6 days. Most recently, Barcode x Scanner was updated on September 21, 2026 and Barcode Scanner & QR code read on September 11, 2026.

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