Comparison

Barcode Scanner & Reader vs LuWu

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

LuWu

Features
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LuWu is a local-first file manager and encryption tool for iOS. Browse, filter, and preview everyday files, package sensitive items as LWEF encrypted files, or move them into a PIN-protected Vault. Key features: - File management: filter images, videos, PDFs, ZIP archives, LWEF packages, and more. - LWEF encryption: package selected files into standalone encrypted files with a file password, optional cover, and optional local master-password unlock. - Private Vault: protect important files with a 6-digit PIN. Vault contents stay hidden while closed. - Wi-Fi transfer: upload files from a computer browser to your iPhone on the same local network, without a cable. - Master password and iCloud backup: generate a strong master password and optionally back it up to iCloud for recovery. - Files app integration: import, open, and manage local documents through the iOS file system. LuWu has no account system and no ad tracking. File handling is centered on your device; iCloud is used only when you enable master password backup. Supported languages: English and Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner & Reader4 screens
LuWu2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barcode Scanner & Reader at Free against LuWu's $1.99. LuWu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download; LuWu costs $1.99 up front. Barcode Scanner & Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LuWu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner & Reader ships an update fortnightly, LuWu every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Scanner & Reader versus LuWu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner & ReaderLuWu
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyan Jackson万龙 唐

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
None

LuWu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner & Reader free?
Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LuWu free?
LuWu costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner & Reader or LuWu have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner & Reader nor LuWu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner & Reader or LuWu?
Barcode Scanner & Reader ships an update fortnightly, and LuWu every 10 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner & Reader was updated on October 20, 2026 and LuWu on October 7, 2026.

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