Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner vs QR Code Reader by Scanwise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply holding your device over them. View scan results directly within the app or your preferred web browser. Share your findings with friends and family.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Precise scanning technology
- View results in-app or browser
- Share scan results
- Free to use
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Simple, Easy, Fast, Precise and Free! Hold your device over a QR Code or a Barcode so that it’s fully visible within your screen and that's it! Open the scan's result inside your favorite web browser or right inside Barcodia! Share the scan's result with your Friends and Family Ad-supported.
QR Code Reader by Scanwise
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100% free for all features. No upgrade cost. No Subscription Scanwise scans and reads QR codes and barcodes, supporting: QR codes: - Webpage / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube links / URLs - SMS - Location on Google Map - WiFi Hotspots - Phone Number - Email Address - Text Message Barcodes: - Code-128 - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - UPC-A - UPC-E - ISBN - and more! Simply point and hold Automatic detection of code type. Supports scan from photo If you have a photo of a QR code you may pick the photo for scanning. (Access permission is required for this) Safe browsing You have the option to open a link after reading the scanned link, avoid phishing or malware sites. Supports flashlight and torch You may quickly toggle on the flashlight or torch within the app for scanning in the dark. Auto search for product After scanning product barcodes, you may open and read the product details in browser. Attach useful photo You may want to add photos about a link or a product to make the scans more informative. For example, you just scanned a coffee coupon and you may want to add a photo of the menu or a photo of the shop. Add your own comment on product You may write comments in the app for the products that you find them worth-buying. Amazon search for ISBN barcodes (books) For ISBN barcodes, Scanwise can auto search for books in Amazon. Add to Bookmark Simply click the “Bookmark” icon, you can add your scanned codes such as links, books, albums, etc. to your Bookmark List. Create your own QR codes - Webpage / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube links / URLs - SMS - Location on Google Map - WiFi Hotspots - Phone Number - Email Address - Text Message Export your scans by CSV file Share and export your scan history as CSV file. It is especially suitable for extensive use of scanning QR codes and barcodes. Supports unlimited scan history You may manage unlimited history of all your scans and new QR Codes. If you have comment, feel free to contact us: hklocalscom@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader by Scanwise at every 3 weeks against Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner's every 2 months. Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader by Scanwise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner | QR Code Reader by Scanwise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MUSTAFA EL TAYEB | Chun Lam |
In-app purchases
Barcodia QR & Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader by Scanwise
No in-app purchases
Questions
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