Barcode Scanner vs Solid Ply
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
Solid Ply
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At Solid Ply, we value our customers, and we want to reward you for your loyalty. With our Loyalty Rewards Program, every purchase brings you closer to exclusive benefits and exciting rewards How to Join Joining our Loyalty Rewards Program is simple and free! Sign up at Solid Ply. Start earning points today and enjoy the perks of being a loyal customer. Refer a Friend Share the love! Refer a friend to our Loyalty Program, and when they make their first scanning, you will receive points. Thank you for choosing Solid Ply. We look forward to rewarding you for your loyalty.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Solid Ply at none against Barcode Scanner's shown. Solid Ply also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 9 months, Solid Ply monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanner | Solid Ply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 130 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | ABACUS DESK IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Solid Ply
No in-app purchases
Questions
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