Comparison

Barcode Stash vs 护单宝

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Stash

Effortlessly scan, generate, and organize all your barcodes in one secure location. This app supports numerous formats, offers smart actions based on scanned data, and allows for easy sharing and cross-device synchronization.

Highlights
  • Scan 11 barcode formats
  • Generate custom barcodes
  • Organize with descriptions and tags
  • Smart actions for scanned data
  • Map scanned locations
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
  • Export/import in JSON or CSV
Features
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Barcode Stash is a fast, private barcode scanner and generator that keeps your entire barcode library organized in one place. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any barcode and Barcode Stash reads it instantly. Supports 11 formats: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, PDF417, Aztec, DataMatrix, and ITF-14. Bulk mode lets you scan dozens of barcodes in rapid succession - each one is highlighted live in the viewfinder, and duplicates are automatically skipped. CREATE YOUR OWN Generate barcodes from scratch. Pick any supported format, enter your data, and get a pixel-perfect barcode ready to save or share. Real-time input validation catches errors before you tap save. STAY ORGANIZED Every barcode, scanned or created, is saved to a searchable history grouped by date. Add descriptions, tags, and favorites. Batch select to delete, tag, or export multiple barcodes at once. Filter by type, source, favorites, or tags to find what you need fast. SMART ACTIONS Barcode Stash detects what's inside each barcode and offers the right action: open a URL, compose an email, make a call, send an SMS, connect to Wi-Fi, add a calendar event, save a contact, or view a location on the map. MAP YOUR SCANS Barcodes captured with location data appear on an interactive map. Choose between standard, satellite, and hybrid views. Add or update locations on any barcode at any time. SHARE BEAUTIFULLY Share barcodes as a clean image or as a rich card with the barcode type, raw value, description, date, address, and a map snapshot. Choose exactly which details to include - your preferences are remembered. COLLECTION STATS View a breakdown of your barcode library: totals by type, favorites count, tags, locations, and how many you've generated versus scanned. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES iCloud keeps your barcodes in sync across all your devices. Changes sync automatically, no duplicates, no data loss. EXPORT & IMPORT Back up your entire collection as JSON or CSV, or import barcodes from another device. Duplicates are automatically detected and skipped on import. FULLY ACCESSIBLE Complete VoiceOver support throughout the app. Every button, toggle, and barcode row has descriptive labels and hints. Animations respect the Reduce Motion setting. AVAILABLE IN 10 LANGUAGES English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. No servers. Your barcodes stay on your device and in your iCloud - nowhere else.

About

护单宝

Features
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护单宝是一款面向电商仓库、门店和售后场景的离线视频留证工具。用于发货出库、退货入库和异常验货过程中的本机证据保存、查询、导出和整理。 使用条款(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barcode Stash4 screens
护单宝4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Stash at every 4 days against 护单宝's every 2 months. 护单宝's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Stash ships an update every 4 days, 护单宝 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Stash versus 护单宝: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Stash护单宝
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis Lours海波 胡

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Stash

No in-app purchases

None

护单宝

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Stash free?
Barcode Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 护单宝 free?
护单宝 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Stash or 护单宝 have ads?
Neither Barcode Stash nor 护单宝 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Stash or 护单宝?
Barcode Stash ships an update every 4 days, and 护单宝 every 2 months. Most recently, Barcode Stash was updated on October 7, 2026 and 护单宝 on October 6, 2026.

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