Comparison

Barcode Scanner & Reader vs FreeScan

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner & Reader

Instantly scan barcodes and QR codes to manage inventory and track item details. Create custom barcodes with product images and search for items on major online platforms. Offers efficient inventory management with saved codes and status tracking.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR code scanning
  • Create custom barcodes
  • Manage saved codes with status and descriptions
  • Search products on Google, Amazon, eBay
  • Add product images to barcodes
  • Track item quantities
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Our app is a powerful tool for instant barcode and QR code scanning. Users can easily create their own barcodes and manage saved codes, tracking details such as item status (received/sent), descriptions, and quantities. The app also offers convenient search options, allowing users to find products on platforms like Google, Amazon, and eBay. When creating a barcode, users have the option to add an image of the product for better identification. While the scanning and history features are available without an active subscription, users must subscribe to unlock the barcode creation functionality. Our app is designed for both efficiency and ease of use, making inventory management a breeze. This application contains auto-renewable subscriptions and In-App Purchases 1 week - Weekly - $4.99 1 month - Monthly - $12.99 1 year - Yearly - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 Privacy Policy Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h0JbCCY-r5130rflKZRhbF9TbG2-c9mHlVUkHCTyXWw/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FreeScan

Quickly scan various QR and barcode formats without ads or subscriptions. Import codes from photos, use a flashlight, and zoom for clarity. Get smart results with previews and direct actions, or create your own QR codes. All data stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Import from photos
  • Flashlight and zoom support
  • Smart results with previews
  • Batch scan and export
  • Create QR codes
  • Private by design
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in seconds—without ads, accounts, subscriptions, or tracking. FAST, FLEXIBLE SCANNING • Scan live with your camera • Import codes from Photos or the Share Sheet • Use the flashlight in low light • Pinch or use the slider to zoom • Switch between continuous autofocus and manual focus for difficult labels QR CODES, BARCODES, AND MORE Read QR and Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, GS1 DataBar, and additional formats supported by your device. SMART RESULTS FreeScan recognizes common content and gives you useful next steps: • Preview links and review safety warnings before opening them • Copy Wi-Fi details and passwords • Compose emails, call phone numbers, or open Messages • Open coordinates in Maps • Read contact cards and calendar events • Inspect ISBN, product, and GS1 barcode details • Copy or share the original scan data BATCH SCAN AND EXPORT Collect multiple unique codes in one session. Save scans to local history, revisit previous results, and export history or batch results as CSV, JSON, or plain text. CREATE QR CODES Create a QR code from text or a URL directly on your device, then share it as an image. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your camera frames, selected photos, and scan contents stay on your device unless you choose to share a result or open an external action. FreeScan does not collect personal information, scan data, analytics, or advertising identifiers. EVERY SCANNER FEATURE IS INCLUDED There are no ads, accounts, subscriptions, or locked scanner tools. Optional tips support continued development and do not unlock features.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner & Reader4 screens
FreeScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FreeScan at 100% against Barcode Scanner & Reader's 12%. FreeScan also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free vs freemium). Barcode Scanner & Reader's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 2). 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. Barcode Scanner & Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FreeScan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FreeScan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner & Reader has 117 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Barcode Scanner & Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of FreeScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner & Reader ships an update fortnightly, FreeScan every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Scanner & Reader versus FreeScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner & ReaderFreeScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (117 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings117 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan JacksonFare Brothers

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner & Reader

All ratings115 ratings
Positive83.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.2%

FreeScan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Barcode Scanner & Reader

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
4 purchases

FreeScan

One-time4
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Generous Tip$19.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner & Reader free?
Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreeScan free?
FreeScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner & Reader or FreeScan?
FreeScan is rated higher. Barcode Scanner & Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while FreeScan averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner & Reader or FreeScan have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner & Reader nor FreeScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner & Reader or FreeScan?
Barcode Scanner & Reader ships an update fortnightly, and FreeScan every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner & Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and FreeScan on November 5, 2026.

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