Scan vs Multi Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scan
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos with this fast, secure, and privacy-focused utility. It supports numerous formats, offers rich link previews, and works offline with no ads or tracking.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Scan from images
- Offline functionality
- No ads or tracking
- Supports multiple barcode formats
- Scan history
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Completely free and No Ads, Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with this fast, secure, and privacy-focused scanner app. QR Scanner is a powerful yet simple tool that lets you scan any QR code or barcode with your camera or from images in your photo library. With its clean interface and advanced features, it's the only scanner app you'll ever need. KEY FEATURES: • Instant scanning of QR codes and all popular barcode formats • Drag and drop images for scanning • Multi-camera support with all available lenses • Flashlight control for low-light scanning • Automatic detection of URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, and more • Rich link previews for web links • Comprehensive history of all your scans • Share QR codes and scan results easily • Dark mode support PRIVACY FOCUSED: • Works completely offline - no internet connection required for scanning • No ads or tracking • No data collection or sharing • No account required SUPPORTED FORMATS: • QR Code • EAN-8 & EAN-13 • UPC-A & UPC-E • Code 39 & Code 93 • Code 128 • PDF417 • Aztec • Data Matrix • ITF-14 • And more! Download Scan today and experience the fastest, most private way to scan codes on your device.
Multi Barcode Scanner
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Multi Barcode Scanner is an innovative app that allows you to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes simultaneously. It streamlines barcode processing, enhancing work efficiency and everyday convenience. Key Features: - Instant Scanning The camera launches automatically when you open the app, allowing immediate scanning. - Simultaneous Multi-Barcode Reading Detects and distinguishes multiple barcodes at once, even if they are close together, and saves them individually. - History Management Automatically saves past scan results with images. Easily open links or copy text. - Supports Various Barcode Formats Compatible with QR codes, JAN codes, EAN, Code 128, and many more. - Image Analysis Feature Extracts and scans barcodes from images stored on your device. Useful in These Situations: - Quickly access a specific QR code, even when multiple codes are clustered together. - Efficiently collect data from product labels, shipping slips, and other barcode-heavy environments. - Retrieve past scan results easily for future reference. With Multi Barcode Scanner, simplify barcode operations effortlessly! (*) QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scan at none against Multi Barcode Scanner's shown. Scan also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scan ships an update every 2 months, Multi Barcode Scanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scan | Multi Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Om Shejul | Sho Watanabe |
In-app purchases
Scan
No in-app purchases
Multi Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
