Barcode Detection vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Detection
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Detect and analyze barcodes in images. <Barcodes to be detected (24 types)> ・Aztec ・Codabar ・Code 39 ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・Code 39 Full ASCII ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・Code 93 ・Code 93i ・Code 128 ・Data Matrix ・EAN-8 ・EAN-13 ・GS1 DataBar ・GS1 DataBar Expanded ・GS1 DataBar Limited ・Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・ITF-14 ・MicroPDF417 ・MicroQR ・Modified Plessey ・PDF417 ・Quick Response (QR) ・UPC-E ※The barcode names, company names, products, and service names listed on this page and app are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
Barcode Scanner
Easily scan barcodes and QR codes to count inventory or track items. Export your scanned data directly to CSV files for use in spreadsheets. Features include count mode, folders for organization, and adjustable scan intervals.
- Automatic barcode and QR code scanning
- Count mode for quantity tracking
- Organize scans into folders
- Adjustable scan interval
- Camera zoom for better scanning
- CSV export with detailed columns
- Manual entry and quantity editing
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Scan barcodes and QR codes in a second, count stock as you go, and export everything to a spreadsheet. No ads, no account, no sign-up. Use it to check what a single code says, or to scan hundreds of items in a stocktake. Every scan is saved to your history and can be exported as a CSV file that opens in Excel, Numbers or Google Sheets. FEATURES • Automatic scanning: EAN/UPC, ISBN, Code 128, QR codes and more — just point the camera • Count mode: scan the same code again and its quantity goes up, so counting stock becomes the record itself • Folders: keep separate lists per aisle, shelf, room or job, and export each one on its own • CSV export with date, format, value and quantity columns, plus optional operator and location columns • Adjustable scan interval (0.2–3 s) with an on-screen countdown, so you never double-count a code • Camera zoom (0.5× / 1× / 2× and more, depending on your device) for small or distant codes • Front-camera scanning and a flashlight with brightness control for dark stockrooms • Edit quantities afterwards, or add a code by hand when it will not scan • Copy, share, open links and search the web for any scanned value GOOD FOR • Stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory checks • Receiving, picking and goods-in checks • Looking up an ISBN or product barcode • Event check-in with QR codes FOR BUSINESSES Available for bulk purchase and distribution through Apple Business Manager. PRIVACY Scanned data is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere. Languages: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Scanner at none against Barcode Detection's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 Detection ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Scanner every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Detection | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.7.2 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideaki Uchikoshi | Masayuki Yamaji |
In-app purchases
Barcode Detection
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Detection free?
Is Barcode Scanner free?
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