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Barcode Scanner+ (Plus)

Barcode Scanner+, from Sean Owen of ZXing Team, uses the camera on your device to read barcodes of all kinds. After scanning barcodes you find on products, for example, you can discover prices and reviews for it. Or, when scanning newer two-dimensional barcodes, like QR Codes, you can access contact information, bookmarks, web site links and more inside.
Barcode Scanner+ is an enhanced version of the popular, free Barcode Scanner application, which is a product of the ZXing open-source barcode scanning library from Google. Barcode Scanner+ is based on the same code, and has been developed by one of the two primary authors of the original Barcode Scanner, Sean Owen.

As of 2015, 100% of revenue (after Google Play fees) goes to benefit an environmental cause like the World Wildlife Fund or the Rainforest Alliance. $6,920 has been donated since January 2015.

Barcode Scanner+ includes all of Barcode Scanner's functionality, and is intended as a drop-in replacement for Barcode Scanner. It adds several enhancements:

Better barcode scanning


- New image processing algorithm for detection of 1D barcode formats, including UPC and EAN product codes
- Uses both cores of dual-core processors
- Optionally, scan for Aztec and PDF417 barcodes (note: PDF417 support is 'alpha' quality)
- Rewritten to take advantage of Java 6, Android 2.2+ APIs, and latest Android SDK features

Refined user interface


- Now scan in tall "portrait" orientation, in addition to "landscape" orientation
- More intuitive pattern-based scanning guide
- Streamlined and improved user interface elements
- Android 4 and tablet device support
- Expanded Help screens

New features


- Decode a barcode from an image file
- Option to scan light-on-dark barcodes
- Activate device's LED light to scan in low light
- Basic support for scanning NFC tags
- Amazon product information

Also available in "simple" version, without functionality that requires special permission. See "Barcode Scanner+ Simple".

Purchasing this application also supports development of the ZXing open-source barcode scanning library.

Barcode Scanner+ does not collect, store or transmit information about its users, nor usage of the application. The application accesses personal information such as contacts and bookmarks only in order to implement application functionality, such as sharing contacts and bookmarks by QR Codes on screen.

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Reviews (27)

Neo. Dec 30, 2021     

Best and fastest scanner for Android! I've used this app for the past 6+ years! Snappiest BC/QR scanner, with the lowest amount of system resource usage! I also love that it scans photos for codes, too! Forget the newer apps; Stick with a time-tested legend! Works like a dream on my old AND new phones! For those complaining about blurriness, try checking the settings for the two auto-focus options. If you need multiple scan to text, though, look into keyboard apps with barcode scanning.

Cri. S. Mar 14, 2019     

I've just uninstalled it !!!! If you can scan the item it is because you have it in your hand and it is obvious that you know what it is !!! It is included in my grocery list thinking that will transfer all the info so I don't have to write it down . No!!!! it just sits there giving me info that I already know. It works perfectly but It did not work as I expected in a grocery list. It is intended to make you purchase the updated app for $4.99 !!! Very tricky 🤭

Bra. G. Mar 26, 2022     

Fast and easy to use. Decode images. History of results. Share results. This app does it all and works like a charm. Highly recommended!

Phá. H. N. Feb 6, 2019     

For some reason I always receive a notification saying the android camera failed after doing a web search. Force stopping the app does fix the problem, but only temporarily. Other than that it's a good app.

Ros. V. Feb 27, 2022     

I keep getting this is an app for older versions of android.. And what is with all these app permissions. Really so intrusive. I uninstalled it

Tim. S. Feb 17, 2021     

Doesnt work. Installed it to use as a scanner for a test machine, it was the one recommended by the machine developer, and it doesnt work. Not only that, it wants access to everything before it will install. Rubbish.

Ter. J. Jun 30, 2019     

Just installed, the problem I think some are have is when lineing up is the orientation you will see numbers, make sure the numbers or like that of the barcode your scanning. Phone is a Moto E4 plus.

iFa. Nov 25, 2018     

Better than the original, no ads, portrait mode and additional information on each scan.

Rog. D. May 30, 2019     

Terrible on data matrix and qrcodes. iPhone's do well when this app fails. 2 stars because it works 90% on standard barcodes.

Dav. B. Aug 15, 2020     

Never can focus on barcode or QR code. Have others that do a better job. Worked great on early versions but: WOW... I MEAN WOW... WPS....

Tim. F. Jun 19, 2019     

Fantastic app, so fast. Scans V-vards in a snap, directly into your address book. look no further. I love this app!

Sac. S. Mar 17, 2019     

FINALLY! I tried 5 other apps before this to help me find a new cord for my laptop, among other things, and NONE of them worked! Thank you!

Val. S. Aug 7, 2019     

Access to device history? Wi-Fi? Lots of other info? Why does a simple app need accedd to more than a camera?!

Sri. N. May 13, 2019     

This is the best app. It doesn't have adds. This will scan everything barcode and Qr code.

spi. h. Dec 3, 2021     

Old app, soon as open it comes up with warning to check for updates due to being made for older version of android!

Sor. T. Jan 13, 2019     

It scans well, but it continually uses the Samsung Internet browser, although the default on my phone is Chrome.

Chr. P. Oct 3, 2018     

It works great, expect for data matrix codes, which are not scanning at all.

Ric. S. D. Feb 8, 2020     

Luving this app makes it so easy to find and compare items to buy sell.

Pav. D. Mar 14, 2019     

Fast. Gives info about the code. Keeps history. I just wonder why it needs access to all the things in my phone...

Joh. G. E. Jan 20, 2020     

Scanned a barcode, but wouldn't open it up!!

Dr.. R. R. N. Jan 9, 2019     

Quick and correct scan.

Pau. C. Jan 18, 2021     

Does the job really well with minimum permissions to my phone.

R. P. Jan 13, 2020     

does nothing an never up dated. other free Ver better will allow some product look up.

Dav. S. Jan 8, 2021     

Started asking for unreasonable permissions on install (e.g., browser history)

Fur. S. Dec 3, 2018     

Works on more codes including airline boarding passes

PsG. N. Jul 12, 2019     

Good app And it gets the right prices

Mic. D. C. Oct 21, 2019     

Very bad app doesn't work