Bar_Code vs ScanScout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Bar_Code
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A simple, fast and private barcode scanner for iOS. Jirka Scanner focuses on speed, clarity and privacy. All scans are processed on your device, with zero data collection or tracking. ⢠Instant barcode and QR scanning ⢠Minimal and intuitive interface ⢠Works offline ⢠No ads, no analytics, no data sharing
ScanScout
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Scan any QR code or barcode ā free, unlimited, and completely offline. No ads, no subscription, no account, no tracking. And before any scanned link opens, ScanScout shows you exactly where it leads ā so a sneaky code can't send you somewhere you didn't mean to go. No ad to sit through before you can scan. No weekly subscription for the basics. No data quietly leaving your phone. Just a fast, private scanner that does what you expect. SEE WHERE A LINK REALLY GOES Scammers love QR codes. Before a link opens, you see the full web address ā and ScanScout flags the tricks: lookalike web addresses, raw IP addresses, link shorteners, and sites that aren't secure. The check runs entirely on your phone, and you decide whether to open it. FREE, FOREVER ⢠Scan every common QR code and barcode type ⢠Wi-Fi, contacts, links and product codes ā decoded clearly ⢠Scan a code straight from a photo in your library ⢠Create your own QR codes ā links, Wi-Fi, contacts and text ā with custom colors and a logo ⢠A searchable history of every scan, kept only on your device ⢠Light and dark themes PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No ads, no ad SDKs, no trackers, no analytics ⢠No sign-up and no cloud ā the app makes no network requests of its own ⢠Your scans and settings never leave your phone, and you can delete them anytime ⢠Data collected: none BUILT TO FEEL RIGHT ⢠Small, fast and fully native ⢠Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type and Reduce Motion support ⢠Made for both iPhone and iPad Don't believe the "offline" part? Turn on airplane mode and use the whole app. Scan freely. Open links safely.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ScanScout at 16.4 against Bar_Code's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bar_Code | ScanScout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 16.4 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jirka Struz | BENRI M LTD |
In-app purchases
Bar_Code
No in-app purchases
ScanScout
No in-app purchases









