QR Code and Barcode scanners are the latest advancements in the technical domain which helps you to track down retail store data about sold or purchased the product. You may have seen bar code scanners used by retail personnel at the billing counter before they bill your product.
At present, there are lots of scanners available for Android at Play Store and other third-party app stores. In this article, we shall discuss 5 best bar code scanner apps which will help you to decipher unreadable information with just a few clicks.
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1. QR and Barcode Scanner
Want an app that only scans and deciphers QR code and bar codes? Barcode Scanner is what you need. The app scans fast and even provides you the option to track scanning history. You can even create your own QR code using this app. There is an easy to use UI and it also enables using the flashlight if you are scanning a barcode in a dark environment. The app has a rating of 4.4 stars in the Google Play Store and has over 3000 downloads.
2. Scan
Just as the name suggests, this app simply scans QR codes and UPC barcodes. Once the scanning is completed, it also saves the scan history which you can access later. The AI is so good that it can easily detect whether you have scanned a location, site URL, contact details or just plain text. The user interface is just amazing and it sorts the scanned items categorically. The only drawback is that you have to pay a $1.99 one time amount for purchasing. There is also no trial period or any other way of knowing whether you will or will not like the app before purchasing.
3. Out of Milk
This is not a general barcode scanner app. This app is meant for making your grocery shopping a bit easier. It will help you to keep track of the essentials you have in your kitchen or assemble a “stuff to buy” list quickly. All you need to do is, whenever you are about to throw away that empty cereal box, use the app, scan the barcode from the box and add it to your shopping list. Only one disadvantage is, scanning result does not show the price of a local retailer. You have to enter the price manually. Other than that, it is the best free app to keep your pantry stocked.
4. Lightning QR Code Scanner
Having a download count of more than 180,000 and a rating of 4.7 stars in play store, it can be undoubtedly said that this is one of the best apps for scanning and decoding QR and bar codes of ISBN, UPC, EAN, etc. the app is secure and fully compatible with all devices with Android V4.0 and above. The built-in camera of this app can be zoomed to scan the code when you are standing a bit far and you can also use the flashlight feature to scan codes in low light conditions.
5. Barcode Scanner Pro
Developed by Geek Labs, this app has a rating of 4.6 stars in play store and over 150,000 downloads. The app is popular among its users because of its speed, accuracy, and ability to decode, create and share QR and bar codes. You can use it to easily make your personal bar codes that contain your email, contacts and other important information. Like other apps, it also maintains a history which you can check to compare a product or share details about a specific product with your family members or friends.
We have ranked the apps listed above based on personal opinion and user review. If you have come across any such bar code scanner app which you think deserves a place in the list, share it in the comments and tell us why you liked that app.
