# Barcode Scanner - Price Finder

> Lightweight and fast Barcode / QR Code Scanner, with built-in price comparison.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileappsshop.barcode](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileappsshop.barcode)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.mobileappsshop.barcode`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Essential Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 5,742,191
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (73,411 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2021-04-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 46 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileappsshop.barcode)
- **Website:** [https://essential-labs.net/](https://essential-labs.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/mobileappsshop/](https://sites.google.com/view/mobileappsshop/)

## Description

**Barcode Scanner - Price Finder** is a lightweight, fast, and versatile Chrome extension that scans all types of digital codes including barcodes, QR codes, ISBNs, and more. It instantly provides detailed product information and finds the best online prices so you never overpay in stores again. The app supports both 1D and 2D code formats such as UPC, EAN, QR Code, DataMatrix, Aztec, and PDF417.

Users can save scan history, share codes via text or email, and even generate their own QR codes for contact info or Wi-Fi access. Its intuitive scanning works in any orientation and uses fast Android APIs for speedy recognition. Premium features include an ad-free experience, unlimited history storage, favorites, and a dark theme. With Barcode Scanner - Price Finder, scanning codes on products, coupons, landmarks, and more has never been easier or more efficient.

## Rankings

- #21,788 — Overall
- #21 — price

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.mobileappsshop.barcode.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews show the app is useful and can scan the requested UPC-A/ITF-14 formats, with several praising its reliability. However, multiple users report missing pricing data (redirects to Google), paywall/frustrations around a trial or premium features, and occasional non-functionality. Overall, it’s a basic scanner that works for some but struggles with price delivery and consistent performance for others.

### Pros

- Useful and helping in practice (reviews say it is useful, helpful, grateful)
- Generally works well / works most of the time
- Scans UPC-A and ITF-14 barcodes, meeting user needs
- Simple, basic barcode scanning functionality

### Cons

- Pricing data is often not shown; scanning redirects to Google with no pricing
- Paid features cause friction (not free, free trial gating, extended history not retroactive)
- Inconsistent performance; some users report it doesn\\'t work or only shows a product image and then opens Google

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mobileappsshop.barcode)