Comparison

BarScan vs AllBest Barcode Tool

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Supports all major formats
  • Ad-free experience
  • Free to download
Features
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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.

About

AllBest Barcode Tool

Features
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AllBest Barcode Tool is a powerful, privacy-focused professional barcode utility that provides businesses and individuals with a complete solution for barcode generation, scanning, and management. 【Core Features】 Barcode Generation Supports Multiple Formats: Code 128, QR Code, PDF 417, Aztec Code. Custom Barcode Color: Select any color to create your personalized style. Barcode Text Label: Option to show/hide text, adjust font size (14-60pt). Custom Size: Adjust barcode width and height to fit all requirements. High-Quality Output: Sharp and clear, ideal for printing. Quick Save: One-tap save to your photo album. Convenient Share: Share directly from the app. Smart Scanning Dual-Engine Technology: Seamless switching between AVFoundation and ML Kit modes. Fast Recognition: Supports instant scanning of 1D and 2D barcodes. Continuous Scanning: Enable continuous mode for efficient batch scanning. Smart Framing: Visual scanning frame and dynamic scanning line. Automatic URL Opening: Scan a URL and tap to open it directly. Multiple Barcode Support: EAN-13, QR Code, Code 128, etc. Record Management Automatic Recording: All scan results are saved automatically. Table View: Barcode content, type, and scan time are clear at a glance. Quick Copy: One-tap copy all records to the clipboard. Share Records: Easily share to messages, email, or notes. Clear Management: Includes a confirmation mechanism to prevent accidental deletion. Persistent Storage: Records are not lost after closing the App. Multi-Language Support Chinese/English Toggle: One-tap language switch on the home screen. Privacy First No collection of any personal data. All processing is completed locally on the device. No ads, no tracking, no cloud uploads. Works fully offline (except when opening URLs). Fast & Stable Dual-engine scanning technology for fast and accurate recognition. Smooth user experience. Low memory footprint. 【Technical Specifications】 Supported Scan Formats: 1D Barcodes: EAN-13/8, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, ITF, Codabar 2D Barcodes: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF 417, Aztec Code Scanning Engines: AVFoundation, Google ML Kit System Requirements: iOS 16.0 or later Supported Devices: iPhone, iPad AllBest Software (AllBest International Co., Ltd.) is dedicated to developing high-quality, privacy-focused mobile applications. We believe excellent tools should be simple to use, powerful in function, and respectful of user privacy. Official Website: https://allbests.com.tw Please feel free to contact us with any questions, suggestions, or feedback. We continuously strive to improve and optimize our product to provide you with a better user experience.

Screenshots

BarScan4 screens
AllBest Barcode Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BarScan at 8.0 against AllBest Barcode Tool's 16.6. 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

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 · 9 level
BarScan versus AllBest Barcode Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarScanAllBest Barcode Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSN Consultancy Services LtdALLBEST SOFTWARE CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

BarScan

No in-app purchases

None

AllBest Barcode Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BarScan free?
BarScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AllBest Barcode Tool free?
AllBest Barcode Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BarScan or AllBest Barcode Tool have ads?
Neither BarScan nor AllBest Barcode Tool shows ads.

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