# Binary Eye

> Yet another barcode scanner for Android.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye)

## Overview

- **ID:** `de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Markus Fisch
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 173,044
- **Rating:** 4.84 / 5 (1,354 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.75.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-10
- **First published:** 2017-08-27
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 7.48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-10-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye)
- **Website:** [http://www.markusfisch.de](http://www.markusfisch.de/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/markusfisch/BinaryEye/blob/master/PRIVACY.md](https://github.com/markusfisch/BinaryEye/blob/master/PRIVACY.md)

## Description

Binary Eye is a lightweight, no-ads Android barcode scanner and generator that handles inverted codes and a wide range of formats. It uses the ZXing ("Zebra Crossing") library for reliable decoding and supports common and advanced barcodes like QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN-13/EAN-8, UPC-A/UPC-E, Code 128, and more.

Features include barcode generation, inverted-code reading, and broad format compatibility. Binary Eye is fully open source — check the code or contribute on GitHub: https://github.com/markusfisch/BinaryEye. Ideal for users who want a privacy-friendly, lightweight scanner without ads or unnecessary permissions.

## Rankings

- #173,169 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise Binary Eye for being open-source, ad-free, fast, and easy to use with a clean, simple interface. Many call it lightweight and highly functional, delivering reliable QR and barcode scanning that matches the description. A few comments note isolated device-specific issues (e.g., a flash problem on certain phones) or requests for more advanced options (QR version and data mask) but these are not widespread. Overall, the app is viewed as a fast, minimal, and trustworthy scanner that respects user privacy.

### Pros

- Open source
- Ad-free/no ads
- Very fast / fast scanning
- Simple/clean UI
- Lightweight / low resource usage
- Reliable / fully functional / works as described
- Easy to use

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/de.markusfisch.android.binaryeye)