Barcode Scanner

Scan barcodes on products, or barcodes containing URLs, contact info, and so on

Barcode Scanner - Scan Barcodes & QR Codes Easily

"Barcode Scanner" is an app that enables users to scan product barcodes, Data Matrix codes, and QR Codes containing URLs and contact information. Although the app won't receive updates on Google Play, it ensures user privacy and security, having no advertisements. Users experiencing scanning issues can resolve them through device settings. The app’s permissions are solely for sharing contacts and bookmarks via QR Codes. Be assured, this is a safe and ad-free experience.
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Version: VARY (Last updated: 2019-02-25)

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App summary

Scan barcodes on products, or Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc.

Note that this app can no longer be updated on Google Play, and there will be no further releases.

Almost every question and negative review comment is addressed by one of the following. Please save everyone time by reading these first:

Nobody is stealing your information. The app allows you to share contacts, apps, and bookmarks in a QR Code. This is why contacts permissions are needed. See "Visit Developer Website" below ( https://github.com/zxing/zxing/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions ).

If your device is not scanning, first try workarounds for device bugs in Settings. Enable all of them, and then try disabling one at a time to determine which is necessary. If this does not help, try clearing the device cache and settings from Android settings.

This app has never had advertisements, and never will. If you are seeing ads, it's from 3rd party malware, that among other things, is also review-bombing this app with claims of adware. This is entirely false.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • No ads and no data collection
  • Effective at scanning barcodes and QR codes
  • Good integration with Android OS and Google Apps
  • History feature allows users to save and share scanned codes
Cons
  • Compatibility issues with newer Android versions
  • Recent reports of adware and malware concerns
  • Occasional failure to recognize QR codes
  • Camera focusing problems especially up close
  • Limited features for QR code creation
Most mentioned
  • App worked well for many years
  • Newer devices have compatibility issues
  • No ads reported by many users
  • Concerns about adware in recent updates
  • Camera focusing issues are a common complaint
User reviews
by Anonymous, Invalid Date

Ignore the bad reviews talking about how a recent update turned this app into adware; they are rating the wrong app. Before you install this app or any other, check its most recent update date and its permissions; clearly those reviews are talking about another app, perhaps with a similar name. This is a simple app that just scans barcodes & QRcodes, and does it well. It doesn't require any permissions except camera; it doesn't send the barcode (or your identity) to a server.
by Martin K, 2023-08-30

This is a great app and it should give you no problems unless you're constantly updating to new phones. This user is not going to update their app because it works perfectly with offers is Android. If you're suddenly having problems with this app after several years it's because the phone that you picked has changes on top of Androids base code. Don't blame this user for issues blame the company that's changing your version of Android like Samsung loves to do.
by A Google user, 2023-02-10
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