Comparison

Universal Barcode Scanner vs BarCopy

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

Head to head
About

Universal Barcode Scanner

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Universal Barcode is the fastest way to scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes — all in one app. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for instant results. Supports QR, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, PDF417, and more. Pinch to zoom for hard-to-reach codes. Tap to focus. Turn on the flashlight for low-light scanning. Can't point your camera? Import any image from your photo library and Universal Barcode will find and decode it. CREATE CODES IN SECONDS Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, calendar events, and plain text. Create Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, and PDF417 barcodes. Save or share your creations with a tap. SMART ACTIONS Scanned a URL? Open it directly. A contact card? Save it to your address book. A calendar event? Add it to your calendar. Universal Barcode recognizes what you scan and gives you the right action instantly. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Auto-copy to clipboard after every scan • Quick scan mode: copy and dismiss without interruption • Auto-open safe URLs for a seamless workflow • Haptic feedback and scan sounds you can customize • No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Universal Barcode is built with privacy in mind. No account required. No data collection. Just scan, create, and go.

About

BarCopy

Features
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BarCopy does one thing: it reads barcodes and QR codes, and lets you copy what they say. A product's EAN code, a tracking number on a slip, a URL inside a QR code. When all you want is to paste it somewhere else, squinting at small digits and typing them in — then checking them again — is time you never get back. ■ Just point it There is no shutter button. Hold a code up to the camera and it is read automatically and added to the list below. No focusing, no lining it up inside a frame. ■ Scan as many as you like No need to reopen the app between codes. Point at the next one and the values stack up in the order you read them — useful when you are working through a shelf or a box of parts. ■ Tap to copy Tap a row to put it on the clipboard. Long-press instead, and you can select and copy just part of the value. ■ Copy them all at once "全部" (Copy all) puts every scanned value on the clipboard, one per line, ready to paste into a spreadsheet or a note. ■ Pause when you need to Flip the "停止" (Pause) toggle while you look back through the list. The camera preview blurs, so you can see at a glance that nothing is being scanned, and nothing unexpected sneaks into the list. ■ Your history stays Scanned values survive closing the app, so you can come back and copy them later. Swipe a row to the left to delete it, or clear everything at once. ■ Barcodes and QR codes Supports EAN/JAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, QR and more. The symbology is shown under each value. ■ Everything stays on your device Scanned values are stored on your iPhone and never sent anywhere. No account, no network, no ads, no tracking. It works offline. Good for: - Copying product barcode numbers into an inventory sheet - Noting down serial numbers from equipment or shipping labels - Copying the URL inside a QR code without opening it - Reading a batch of codes and pasting them all into a spreadsheet Note: the app's interface is in Japanese.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BarCopy at 2 against Universal Barcode Scanner's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Universal Barcode Scanner versus BarCopy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniversal Barcode ScannerBarCopy
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.426.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerifold LLCYoshito Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

Universal Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

BarCopy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Universal Barcode Scanner free?
Universal Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BarCopy free?
BarCopy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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