Badge Magic vs Smart Barcode Detector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Badge Magic
Create and customize text and graphics for programmable LED name badges. This open-source utility is ideal for events, conferences, or as wearable electronic displays.
- Create custom text for LED badges
- Design custom graphics for LED badges
- Open-source mobile application
- Supports programmable LED name badges
- Ideal for events and conferences
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The Badge Magic LED App is an open-source mobile application developed by FOSSASIA that allows users to create and customize text and graphics for programmable LED name badges. These badges are commonly used at events, conferences, or as wearable electronic displays.
Smart Barcode Detector
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Smart Barcode Detector — Scan Smarter, Stay Safer Smart Barcode Detector is a powerful and easy-to-use scanner that instantly reads QR codes and barcodes while helping you understand and verify the information inside. Whether you're scanning product codes, payment QR, website links, or digital tickets, this app gives you fast results with built-in safety insights. Key Features Fast & Accurate Scanning * Instant detection using your camera * Supports all major barcode formats: * QR Code * EAN-13 / EAN-8 * UPC-E * Code 128 / Code 39 * PDF417 * Aztec Smart Safety Analysis * Detects suspicious or unsafe QR links * Payment QR validation with data checks * Clear security status indicator Scan History * Automatically saves scan results * Search and review past scans anytime * Copy and share scanned data easily Privacy First * Offline scanning supported * No unnecessary data collection * Your scans stay on your device Smart Actions * Open links instantly * Search product information online * Copy scan results with one tap Perfect For * Shopping & product lookup * Payment QR checking * Event tickets & passes * Everyday quick scanning Download Smart Barcode Detector today and experience faster, safer scanning.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Badge Magic at none against Smart Barcode Detector's 1. Badge Magic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. Smart Barcode Detector sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Badge Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Badge Magic | Smart Barcode Detector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FOSSASIA | Aung Hein |
In-app purchases
Badge Magic
No in-app purchases
Smart Barcode Detector
- Smart Barcode Pro Lifetime$1.99
Questions
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