Barcode Scanner by BarKoder vs Smart ID Verifier
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
This application extracts barcode and MRZ information from camera feeds or images. It's a free tool demonstrating advanced scanning capabilities for various industries, offering features like batch scanning and real-time highlighting.
- Extract barcode & MRZ data
- Scan from camera or image files
- Batch multi-barcode scanning
- Real-time AR scanning modes
- Direct Part Marking (DPM) support
- Export results to CSV
- OCR for MRZ codes
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Barcode Scanner by barKoder allows you to extract barcode & MRZ information from camera video stream or image files. It is a completely free application developed for various uses be that in retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare and any other industry where barcodes are implemented. The Barcode Scanner by barKoder app is essentially a demo of the capabilities of the barKoder barcode scanner SDK in terms of performance & features. Integrating the barKoder Barcode Scanner SDK into your Enterprise or Consumer mobile app will instantly transform your user's smartphones & tablets into rugged barcode scanning devices without the need to procure & maintain expensive hardware devices with a short life span. It is the most advances software-based barcode scanning library on the market by a significant margin, promoting the BYOD concept. Key Features: - MatrixSight®: Ultimate algorithm for recognizing QR Code and Data Matrix barcodes missing any & all of its key elements - Segment Decoding® Technique: Scanning engine for deformed, misshapen or otherwise altered 1D barcodes - PDF417-LineSight®: Recognizes PDF417 barcodes without start & stop patterns, start & stop row indicators and even entire data columns - Batch MultiScan: Scanning of multiple barcodes from a single image - Special AR modes: Highlights scanned barcode in real time on your screen along with their results and even choose which barcodes out of many you want to be scanned! - DPM Mode: Expert reading of Data Matrix barcodes & QR Codes engraved via Direct Part Marking techniques - Best in class VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) barcode scanning engine - DeBlur Mode: Recognition of severely blurred EAN & UPC Codes - Industry's most advanced DotCode reading API - Support for decoding & parsing of US Driver's Licenses, South African Driver's Licenses and GS1 issued barcodes - OCR (Optical Code Recognition) engine for capturing the data within MRZ codes found on passports, ID's and visas - Extremely user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases - Export your results to .csv or send to webhook - SDK available for native iOS, Web, Flutter, Xamarin, .NET Maui, Capacitor, React Native, Cordova, NativeScript, Windows, C#, Python & Linux powered apps Support for scanning of all major barcode types: - 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Standard/Industrial 2 of 5), Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode), Code 39 (including Code 39 extended), Code 93, Code 128, COOP 2 of 5, Datalogic 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, IATA 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, Telepen, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1 - 2D: Aztec Code & Aztec Compact, Data Matrix, DotCode, MaxiCode, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), QR Code (including Micro QR Code) You can use the free trial program available via https://barkoder.com/register to kickstart your integration and evaluation at your convenience!
Smart ID Verifier
Verify mobile and physical IDs on an iPhone without extra hardware. This app uses NFC and barcode scanning for secure, private, and real-time age verification for licensed establishments.
- Verify mobile IDs (Apple Wallet)
- Scan physical driver's licenses
- NFC for mDL reading
- Barcode scanner for physical IDs
- Secure and private verification
- Real-time age verification results
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Mobile ID Acceptance on iPhone. Now available with Smart ID Verifier. Licensed establishments can verify all types of Mobile IDs, including ID in Apple Wallet, right on an iPhone with the Smart ID Verifier app for any age-restricted purchases—no extra readers or hardware needed. It’s easy, secure, and private. Our intuitive app utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to securely read ISO/IEC 18013-5 compliant mobile driver's licenses (mDL) in person ensuring secure and reliable age verification. Smart ID Verifier also includes a barcode scanner that reads and supports physical driver's licenses and state-issued IDs, providing flexibility for various identification methods. Key Features: • Secure Validation: Verification is conducted directly between devices, ensuring privacy. • Privacy Focused: Smart ID Verifier pulls only the data required for age verification, protecting customer privacy. • Encrypted Logs: Customer privacy is protected by securely storing only the Driver's License Number and State in an encrypted log, meeting state-required logging standards. • User-Managed Logs: Users have control over their logs, enhancing transparency and privacy management. • NFC-Enabled mDL Scanning: Utilize Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to securely scan mobile driver's licenses (mDL) for instant age verification. • Universal Compatibility: Supports scanning of mobile driver's licenses (mDL), physical IDs, and state-issued IDs, providing flexibility for various identification methods. • Real-Time Validation: Receive instant age verification results, enabling swift decision-making. With Smart ID Verifier, age verification is fast, reliable, and secure across standard compliant mobile IDs and physical driver’s licenses and state IDs. Download now and streamline your age verification process today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Smart ID Verifier at every 2 days against Barcode Scanner by BarKoder's every 2 months. Smart ID Verifier also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). Barcode Scanner by BarKoder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart ID Verifier has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Barcode Scanner by BarKoder's written reviews are positive against 86% of Smart ID Verifier's.
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder ships an update every 2 months, Smart ID Verifier every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanner by BarKoder | Smart ID Verifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.7 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 14 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Placeholder LTD EOOD | Arizona Dept of Transportation |
Customer experience
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
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In-app purchases
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder
No in-app purchases
Smart ID Verifier
No in-app purchases
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