# UltimateRead vs Authentik Barcode Scanner

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Authentik Barcode Scanner at 15.6 against UltimateRead's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltimateRead | Authentik Barcode Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mitterand Sani Ekole](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843057424) | [Authentik (Pk)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850911692) |

## What reviewers say

### UltimateRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimateread/id6753206109)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authentik Barcode Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authentik-barcode-scanner/id6754912154)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltimateRead free?

UltimateRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authentik Barcode Scanner free?

Authentik Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do UltimateRead or Authentik Barcode Scanner have ads?

Neither UltimateRead nor Authentik Barcode Scanner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*