Comparison

Barcode Scanner vs CodeManager

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner

Features
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Barcode Scanner - EAN & UPC is an app that scans EAN and UPC barcodes with your camera. It is widely used as a handy scanner for product management and inventory checks. Scanned codes can be copied to the clipboard in one tap. Smooth integration with other apps helps streamline your daily work. Codes you scan are added to a list, so you can scan continuously and copy them later. The history feature makes it easy to review past scans, and the share feature supports team workflows.

About

CodeManager

Features
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バーコードやQRコードを管理するツールです。Apple Watchにも簡単に転送できます。

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner3 screens
CodeManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeManager at none against Barcode Scanner's 2. CodeManager also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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 Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. CodeManager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, CodeManager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Scanner versus CodeManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannerCodeManager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersakatechshinriyo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • プロプラン(1ヶ月)7 Days trial$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • 広告の非表示$3.99
None

CodeManager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner free?
Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodeManager free?
CodeManager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner or CodeManager have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner nor CodeManager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner or CodeManager?
Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and CodeManager every 2 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner was updated on October 10, 2026 and CodeManager on September 28, 2026.

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