Barcode Scanners

Name: Barcode Scanners
Rating: 4.6 (808 reviews)
Author: Cognex Corporation

Productivity

Free · Designed for iPad

808 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Productivity
Developer

Cognex Corporation
Language

EN
English
Size

36.6
MB

Barcode scanning made simple! Use this powerful app to easily scan over 30 different types of barcodes, including QR, UPC, GS1, Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and many others. The Cognex Barcode Scanners application reads all major barcode symbologies, including Aztec Code, Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Interleaved, Industrial, COOP, Matrix and ITF-14), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, DotCode, EAN, ISBN, GS1 DataBar, MaxiCode, MSI Plessey, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Postal Codes, QR Code (Micro and Standard), TELEPEN and UPC barcode types, as well as GS1 sub-types like GS1 QR Code, GS1 Data Matrix and GS1-128. The app also provides powerful parsers to examine industry standard formatted barcodes more easily such as AAMVA (US and Canadian Driver’s Licenses), GS1, IUID, Structured Carrier Messages (MaxiCode), and more! To learn more about Cognex's high-speed barcode scanning and computer vision solutions, visit https://www.cognex.com.

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

808 Ratings

Fantastic barcode scanner, from the OCR / imaging experts
12/31/2018

gmnstrunr37
For years I had been looking for a decent DMC scanner and downloaded probably a half dozen, none of which really worked well for everything. I stumbled across this app (when it was still called Manatee) about two years ago. Since then, I’ve used it for barcodes and data matrix codes alike, down to a size of around a ballpoint pen tip. I don’t usually rave about apps, but this is the only review I’ve ever written for one — I’ve been that impressed. For those looking for something simple that reads everything, this is the app.(For those not totally happy with the app — there are some settings that might need to be adjusted. I had to enable multi-angle reading, for instance, and also changed the time before trying another focus.)(I am in no way supported by, affiliated with, or requested from Cognex to write this review — it’s been a long time coming and I wanted to share my opinion.)
Fantastic barcode scanner, from the OCR / imaging experts
12/31/2018

gmnstrunr37

For years I had been looking for a decent DMC scanner and downloaded probably a half dozen, none of which really worked well for everything. I stumbled across this app (when it was still called Manatee) about two years ago. Since then, I’ve used it for barcodes and data matrix codes alike, down to a size of around a ballpoint pen tip. I don’t usually rave about apps, but this is the only review I’ve ever written for one — I’ve been that impressed. For those looking for something simple that reads everything, this is the app.(For those not totally happy with the app — there are some settings that might need to be adjusted. I had to enable multi-angle reading, for instance, and also changed the time before trying another focus.)(I am in no way supported by, affiliated with, or requested from Cognex to write this review — it’s been a long time coming and I wanted to share my opinion.)
Best no-fuss scanner. Great features.
Sep 5

Ryan Jacobs
I normally don’t leave reviews, but this app is perfect. It does exactly what it’s supposed to. No ads in your face.Features I like:- continuous scanner mode- auto google search- targeting mode- scan history- duplicate delayMy current setup is “continuous scanning” + “duplicate delay = 5 seconds”. I can scan a bunch of tightly packed codes without locking onto the same one over and over again. Results appear in the UI overlay without notifying me each time. It’s great!It also seems to support a ton of types (like DataMatrix) as well as parsers. I haven’t tried these out yet, but I’ll try them out later when I’m feeling bored. The UPS parser looks interesting.I’m a software developer and I understand this is a demo for their SDK. If I ever need a scanner library, I’m definitely going to look into these guys.
Best no-fuss scanner. Great features.
Sep 5

Ryan Jacobs

I normally don’t leave reviews, but this app is perfect. It does exactly what it’s supposed to. No ads in your face.Features I like:- continuous scanner mode- auto google search- targeting mode- scan history- duplicate delayMy current setup is “continuous scanning” + “duplicate delay = 5 seconds”. I can scan a bunch of tightly packed codes without locking onto the same one over and over again. Results appear in the UI overlay without notifying me each time. It’s great!It also seems to support a ton of types (like DataMatrix) as well as parsers. I haven’t tried these out yet, but I’ll try them out later when I’m feeling bored. The UPS parser looks interesting.I’m a software developer and I understand this is a demo for their SDK. If I ever need a scanner library, I’m definitely going to look into these guys.
Earned their place in my phone.
08/09/2024

DeadTool82
I use their products in a large scale manufacturing operation and I have come to realize that they are the best in what they truly specialize in which is vision and barcode reading applications.. on another side and completely opposite statement/note I cannot knock Keyence because I use their products as well but in my experience I will always go to cognex first for vision applications.. even a “simple”IPhone phone BC reader..
Earned their place in my phone.
08/09/2024

DeadTool82

I use their products in a large scale manufacturing operation and I have come to realize that they are the best in what they truly specialize in which is vision and barcode reading applications.. on another side and completely opposite statement/note I cannot knock Keyence because I use their products as well but in my experience I will always go to cognex first for vision applications.. even a “simple”IPhone phone BC reader..
Good for 1 scan per reboot
Feb 5

JSmith1791
IPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.3 (current as of this writing). App scans fine and very fast the first time you open it. It won’t scan again until your phone is rebooted. The last image is frozen on screen out of focus with a dull red crosshair even if you force close and reopen the app a few minutes later. I’m not sure if this is useful information for the dev, but after that initial scan it stops accessing the camera (the little green indicator light turns off).If it worked I’d pay a few bucks for it (even if it was through an App Store “tip jar”), though not a subscription like most apps want. It doesn’t collect any data, which is a huge plus in my book.
Good for 1 scan per reboot
Feb 5

JSmith1791

IPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18.3 (current as of this writing). App scans fine and very fast the first time you open it. It won’t scan again until your phone is rebooted. The last image is frozen on screen out of focus with a dull red crosshair even if you force close and reopen the app a few minutes later. I’m not sure if this is useful information for the dev, but after that initial scan it stops accessing the camera (the little green indicator light turns off).If it worked I’d pay a few bucks for it (even if it was through an App Store “tip jar”), though not a subscription like most apps want. It doesn’t collect any data, which is a huge plus in my book.