Comparison

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ vs PaperJet

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ

Easily scan and generate barcodes and QR codes with various customization options. Unlock unlimited scanning and advanced features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes and QR codes
  • Create QR codes with text, email, Wi-Fi, contacts, URLs
  • Generate various barcode types
  • Customize QR code colors and add logos
  • Unlimited scanning with subscription
  • Compare product prices
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Our app is a powerful tool for anyone interested in barcodes and QR codes. With the free version, users can scan up to two barcodes or QR codes and create QR codes that include text or email content. For those looking for more advanced features, a subscription unlocks unlimited scanning, allowing users to scan as many barcodes and QR codes as they want. Subscribers can also generate a variety of barcode types and access all QR code formats, including Wi-Fi credentials, contact information, and URLs. In addition, the app offers advanced customization options for QR codes, such as changing colors or adding logos and social media icons at the center. Whether for personal use or business purposes, our app provides a complete solution for all your barcode and QR code needs. A subscription is required to unlock all features. You can cancel anytime through your device’s subscription settings. This app includes automatically renewing subscriptions and in-app purchases: Weekly - $4.99 Monthly - $12.99 Annually - $39.99 Lifetime - $59.99 Privacy policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J5gKhlWzLPeGgr0AOToQv6uJLKTv18qZ2cOrQeLF6N4/edit?usp=sharing Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PaperJet

Easily send faxes globally from your smartphone. Scan documents, attach files, and track deliveries securely. Manage your sent documents with a personal archive and smart organization tools.

Highlights
  • Global fax sending
  • Document scanning with auto border detection
  • File editing (crop, rotate, reorder)
  • PDF saving
  • Delivery history and resend option
  • Smart document management
Features
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PaperJet: Scan & Send Fax – Quick File Transfer Send faxes worldwide straight from your smartphone. Scan documents, attach files, and deliver them securely in just a few taps. Stay in control with detailed status tracking, a personal archive of sent faxes, and smart document management tools. Key Features: 1) Quick fax flow: select recipient, add files, preview, and send 2) Scan paper documents with auto border detection 3) Edit pages: crop, rotate, reorder, or delete 4) Save files as PDF in My Documents 5) View delivery history with previews and resend option Without a subscription, you can scan and save PDFs on your device. With a subscription, you can send faxes to any country, track delivery, and manage sent documents. Sending is limited to 100 pages per day to ensure stable service. Turn your phone into a smart fax machine and keep all your documents in one place! Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlwzVKhDaW7O3PVhl8rFSha067XDUIn5zGYH9_5f3YE/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hW4faHumEnx0_Ruzg5ivjaa0x5QXgKd1YJOkp1U3FPw/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ4 screens
PaperJet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PaperJet at 4.6 against Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ's 4.0. Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 & Readerㅤㅤ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PaperJet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PaperJet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 19 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ ships an update every 2 months, PaperJet every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ versus PaperJet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner & ReaderㅤㅤPaperJet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (14 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoger HowellHADI PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

PaperJet

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
2 purchases

PaperJet

Subscriptions2
  • Scan & Send Premium$4.997 Days
  • Scan & Send Fax Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ free?
Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaperJet free?
PaperJet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ or PaperJet?
PaperJet is rated higher. Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PaperJet averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ or PaperJet have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ nor PaperJet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ or PaperJet?
Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ ships an update every 2 months, and PaperJet every 4 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanner & Readerㅤㅤ was updated on October 25, 2026 and PaperJet on October 24, 2026.

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