Comparison

Scandora vs Barcodes by Sam

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

Head to head
About

Scandora

Features
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Scandora is a simple QR & barcode scanner that respects you: no ads, no clutter, just fast scanning. Scan Scan QR codes and common barcodes in seconds Automatic capture: the first result is saved right away History Every scan is stored with type and date Find a code again when you need it iCloud Sync Your scan history stays in sync across your devices with iCloud Works seamlessly with your Apple ID Actions Copy scanned content with one tap Open links instantly For product barcodes, quickly preview what you scanned via image search Scandora is built for speed and a clean experience.

About

Barcodes by Sam

Features
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Barcodes is the simplest way to save the codes you use every day and pull them up in an instant. Scan a loyalty card, gym pass, library card, or membership badge with your camera—or type the value in by hand—and Barcodes keeps it safe. When you need it, tap to display the barcode full-screen at full brightness so any scanner can read it cleanly. FEATURES • Scan barcodes with your camera using fast, on-device recognition • Add codes manually for anything you can't scan • Full-screen display with an automatic brightness boost for reliable scanning • Edit titles and values anytime • Clean, simple, and quick to use PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything is stored locally on your iPhone. Barcodes has no account, no sign-in, no ads, and no tracking. Your data never leaves your device. Lighten your wallet—save your barcodes and leave the cards at home.

Screenshots

Scandora4 screens
Barcodes by Sam2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barcodes by Sam at 17.0 against Scandora's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Scandora versus Barcodes by Sam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScandoraBarcodes by Sam
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWieslaw PrymkaSAMUEL SUNXI LIJIN

In-app purchases

None

Scandora

No in-app purchases

None

Barcodes by Sam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scandora free?
Scandora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcodes by Sam free?
Barcodes by Sam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scandora or Barcodes by Sam have ads?
Neither Scandora nor Barcodes by Sam shows ads.

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