Comparison

i vs EdgeOCR

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

Head to head
About

i

Features
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i-Repo Scanner is a free barcode reader app that can accurately scan a large number of barcodes at once. It utilizes the standard camera function of iPhones and iPads to scan multiple barcodes in bulk and output the scanning results to a report embedded within the app. ========================== Main functions ========================== ■ Unique barcode mode While scanning a large number of barcodes, the app will display an alert for scanned or duplicate barcodes. [Scannable barcodes] - QR code - CODE128 - JAN code ■ Identical barcode mode The app scans duplicate barcodes and counts their respective quantities. [Scannable barcodes] - QR code ========================== Features of i-Repo Scanner ========================== - Ability to scan a large number of barcodes accurately and quickly. - Alerts the user with color coding and sound if a barcode doesn't match the expected format, minimizing scanning errors. - Displays the quantity of scanned barcodes on the screen, preventing missed scans. - Includes a specialized counting function to efficiently and accurately count the quantity of scanned barcodes.

About

EdgeOCR

Features
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物流などの「現場」業務に最適化した、読み取り速度わずか0.1秒の超ハイスピードOCRです。 当アプリは性能評価用のため、「賞味期限OCR」モデルの体験版アプリです。 実際に,食品などに印字されている賞味期限の読み取りお試しいただけます。 英数字はもちろん、日本語やバーコードも読み取ることができ、読み取りたい箇所の自動検出や、特殊なフォントの認識など、ご要望に合ったカスタマイズも可能です。 それ以外のご用途についてはお問い合わせください。ご希望の用途に合わせたAI精度の評価測定も無料で実施しております。

Screenshots

i4 screens
EdgeOCR1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: i at every 2 months against EdgeOCR's every 11 months. EdgeOCR's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 2 months, EdgeOCR every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
i versus EdgeOCR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriEdgeOCR
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCIMTOPS CORPORATIONNefrock

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

None

EdgeOCR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EdgeOCR free?
EdgeOCR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do i or EdgeOCR have ads?
Neither i nor EdgeOCR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or EdgeOCR?
i ships an update every 2 months, and EdgeOCR every 11 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 10, 2026 and EdgeOCR on October 27, 2026.

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