Comparison

Scan Barcode vs Barcly

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

Head to head
About

Scan Barcode

Features
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Scan Barcode - QR Code Reader is the fastest, most reliable way to scan and create QR codes and barcodes on your iPhone and iPad. Whether you're connecting to Wi-Fi, checking a product, opening a link, or sharing your contact details, everything happens in a single tap. Clean, simple, and built for speed. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Point your camera and let the app do the rest. Our advanced scanning engine reads QR codes and barcodes in a fraction of a second, even in low light or at an angle. * QR Codes: open URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, save contacts, view text, and more * Barcodes: scan products to check details, compare prices, and read information * Scan from your camera in real time or from any image in your photo library CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES Generate custom QR codes in seconds for personal or business use. * Make codes for links, text, contact cards, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and more * Personalize with colors and styles to match your brand * Export as images to print, post, or share anywhere KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED * Scan History: every scan and creation is saved automatically so you can find it later * Manage, revisit, and clean up your past codes with ease * Quickly reopen any link or reconnect to any network SHARE IN ONE TAP Send scanned or created codes to friends, family, or colleagues by message, email, or social media. Export as an image for printing or online use. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT * Lightning-fast and accurate scanning * Simple, clean interface anyone can use * Works for QR codes and all common barcode types * Perfect for shopping, work, events, and everyday life * No clutter, no confusion, just scan and go Download Scan Barcode - QR Code Reader today and turn your iPhone into a powerful all-in-one scanner and QR code generator. *** Upgrade to Premium to remove ads and unlock all features*** You can choose one-time payment or a yearly subscription. a weekly subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase (After free trial period if offered). – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/

About

Barcly

Instantly access comprehensive product details by scanning barcodes. Compare items side-by-side, track your shopping cart, and receive personalized allergen alerts. All data is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes for instant info
  • Compare products side-by-side
  • Track shopping cart and prices
  • Personalized allergen alerts
  • View nutrition, ingredients, and scores
  • Smart history of scanned items
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Barcly scans any barcode and instantly searches 7 databases at once to give you the most complete product information available: nutrition, scores, ingredients, allergens, alcohol content, and more. Barcly Cart Scan items as you shop. Track prices, get estimates by category, and export your full list. Check your cart again in the History tab. Barcly Compare Scan two products side by side. Get a nutritional verdict based on real data: Nutri-Score, NOVA group, sugar, protein, salt, and more. Barcly Warnings Set your allergens once. Barcly alerts you every time a product contains them, in 10 languages. Alcohol Awareness Scan any wine, beer, or spirit and Barcly shows a dedicated card with the beverage type, ABV, and health guidance. Smart History Browse everything you've scanned. Filter by time, Nutri-Score, source, allergens, or alcoholic content. Tap any item to see the full product details again. 7 databases searched in parallel Food, cosmetics, books, music, electronics: Open Food Facts, Google Books, MusicBrainz and more. No ads. No account. No tracking. Everything is stored locally on your device. Nothing leaves your phone.

Screenshots

Scan Barcode4 screens
Barcly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcly at none against Scan Barcode's 3. Barcly also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scan Barcode's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Scan Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Barcly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scan Barcode versus Barcly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan BarcodeBarcly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPBruno Fantuzzi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scan Barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
None

Barcly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan Barcode free?
Scan Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcly free?
Barcly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scan Barcode or Barcly have ads?
Scan Barcode shows ads; Barcly does not.

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