Bar Code Reader vs Svampy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bar Code Reader
This app quickly scans and generates QR codes and barcodes for various data types like URLs, contacts, and Wi-Fi. It offers a history of scans and allows for easy sharing. Optimized for low-light conditions, it prioritizes user privacy.
- Ultra-fast and precise scanning
- QR code and barcode generation
- Scan history management
- Effortless sharing and exporting
- Flashlight support for low-light
- Privacy and security focused
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EZ Scan: QR Code Reader – Your Ultimate QR Code & Barcode Scanning and Generating Tool! Seamlessly handle product barcodes, emails, phone numbers, URLs, text, Wi-Fi, locations, contacts, Vcards, and more—whether for personal or business use. Experience lightning-fast and highly accurate scanning to enhance efficiency and simplify everyday tasks. Key Features: Ultra-Fast & Precise Scanning: Instantly recognize and decode all major QR code and barcode formats, giving you quick access to essential information anytime, anywhere. Versatile QR Code Generator: Easily create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, locations, contacts, emails, and more, perfect for any scenario. Smart Scan History Management: Automatically saves past scans, making it easy to review and organize your records. Effortless Sharing & Exporting: Quickly save or share QR codes with friends, family, or across social media platforms. Optimized for All Environments: Built-in flashlight support ensures seamless scanning, even in low-light conditions. Privacy & Security First: Your data stays protected—only camera access is required for a safe and secure scanning experience. Unlock a new way to explore the world through scanning – start your journey with EZ Scan today! For any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact us: mingxiaolee909@aliyun.com Privacy Policy：https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/c1e29e7c-a1ac-469f-b6e6-ed6a44c6f05f Terms of Use：https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/4912b09f-9f7a-4c4c-88c4-095e8490a196
Svampy
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Svampy is the loupe you hold over a mushroom. Point the camera at the cap. Svampy suggests a species in your phone's language, with a probability, and a similar species when two are close. You also see whether it counts as edible, inedible, or poisonous, and you can read more about looks, habitat, and lookalikes. It is made for the woods. Cute on the surface, plain in the words. The first time, the mushroom data downloads to the phone. After that, identification happens there. Svampy can be wrong. Always check another source before you eat a mushroom. Svampy can be wrong. Confirm with another source before eating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Svampy at daily against Bar Code Reader's every 5 days. Bar Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bar Code Reader ships an update every 5 days, Svampy daily. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Bar Code Reader | Svampy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 293 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 长金 陶 | Christian Johansson |
In-app purchases
Bar Code Reader
No in-app purchases
Svampy
No in-app purchases
Questions
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