BarScan vs Remote Switch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BarScan
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with this utility app. It supports all major formats and provides a seamless scanning experience. Download once for free and eliminate the need for other scanning tools.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Supports all major formats
- Ad-free experience
- Free to download
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Welcome to BarScan by Sivvr We have redefined QR and barcode scanning forever, simply open the BarScan app, point and the app will scan and do the rest! BarScan supports all major formats including traditional barcodes and the very latest QR codes. This is the must have only app for QR and barcode scanning, download once for FREE and never need another QR scanner again. -- Coming in V2, ability to scan barcodes and see the results on your Mac or PC, BarScan will replace your barcode scanner forever.
Remote Switch
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App for SailStudio Tech Remote Switch. Please DO NOT download this application unless you have purchased the corresponding hardware from SailStudio Tech. It will not work or do anything useful.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Remote Switch at every 2 months against BarScan's every 18 months. BarScan's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BarScan ships an update every 18 months, Remote Switch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BarScan | Remote Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TSN Consultancy Services Ltd | SailStudio Tech Ltd |
In-app purchases
BarScan
No in-app purchases
Remote Switch
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is BarScan free?
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Do BarScan or Remote Switch have ads?
Which is updated more often, BarScan or Remote Switch?
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