Barcode Tool vs Bluetooth Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Tool
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This is a tool to faciliate the scanning and generation of QR barcodes. The primary audience is app developers.
Bluetooth Scanner
Discover nearby Bluetooth devices and access detailed connection information. Utilize signal strength and distance estimation to track down lost items, with an option to trigger an audible alert on supported devices.
- Scan nearby Bluetooth devices
- Detailed connection information (TX Power, PHY, RSSI)
- Lost device tracking via signal strength
- Estimated distance to devices
- Trigger sound alert on supported devices
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This app helps you scan and detect nearby Bluetooth devices with detailed connection information. - Key Features: • Scan Nearby Devices: Discover all Bluetooth devices around you. • Detailed Connection Info: View TX Power, Primary & Secondary PHY, RSSI, and estimated distance,... • Lost Device Tracking: Use signal strength and distance estimation to locate lost devices. • Sound Alert: If the device supports it, trigger an alarm to find it faster. Simple, efficient, and reliable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Tool at none against Bluetooth Scanner's 1. Bluetooth Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 25 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bluetooth Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Tool ships an update every 25 months, Bluetooth Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Tool | Bluetooth Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Jahn | Phan Nhut |
In-app purchases
Barcode Tool
No in-app purchases
Bluetooth Scanner
- Premium$1.99
Questions
Is Barcode Tool free?
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Do Barcode Tool or Bluetooth Scanner have ads?
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