Comparison

AskSum vs BarcodeVault

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

Head to head
About

AskSum

Features
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Calculate naturally with scientific tools, visual Smart answers, unit conversion, graphing, equations, chemistry, area, volume, and private saved history. Terms of Use: https://asksum.net/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://asksum.net/privacy

About

BarcodeVault

Instantly scan and identify various QR codes and barcodes to access useful information, from product details to book summaries. Design custom codes with logos and export them in multiple formats. Organize your scans into collections and sync them via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ barcode formats in real-time
  • Get product nutrition facts and book details
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Offline scanning and code generation
  • Organize scans into collections
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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BarcodeVault is the all-in-one scanner and code studio for iPhone and iPad. Point your camera and instantly recognize any QR code or barcode, then get real, useful information back, not just raw numbers. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Recognize 20+ formats in real time, including QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix. Scanning runs entirely on your device, so it is fast and works offline. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE BUYING Scan a grocery product to reveal its brand, Nutri-Score, full nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens, for smarter shopping in seconds. LOOK UP BOOKS Scan an ISBN and BarcodeVault fetches the title, author, cover and description automatically, perfect for cataloguing your shelf. SMART ACTIONS Codes turn into something you can use: join a Wi-Fi network, save a contact, open a link, read a boarding pass or view payment details, all detected automatically. DESIGN YOUR OWN CODES Create QR codes and barcodes in Code Studio with custom colors, gradients, pixel shapes and your own logo. Preview live, then export crisp PNG, SVG or PDF files ready to print or share. STAY ORGANIZED Every scan is saved to your history and can be sorted into collections such as pantry, wishlist, books and work. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account required. Scanning and code generation happen on-device, and your data stays with you, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Free to scan and create. Upgrade to Pro for every barcode format, advanced styling and unlimited code generation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AskSum4 screens
BarcodeVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

AskSum and BarcodeVault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. AskSum sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and BarcodeVault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AskSum versus BarcodeVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskSumBarcodeVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMMANUEL ADEDAMOLA ABIDOYELife Utility Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AskSum

Subscriptions2
  • AskSum Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • AskSum Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
2 purchases

BarcodeVault

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is AskSum free?
AskSum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarcodeVault free?
BarcodeVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AskSum or BarcodeVault have ads?
Neither AskSum nor BarcodeVault shows ads.

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