# RawCodeScan

> Business

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088678259](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088678259)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1088678259`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stefan Arnhold
- **Category:** Business
- **Rating:** 2.60 / 5 (17 ratings)
- **Version:** 2405
- **Last updated:** 2024-05-14
- **First published:** 2016-03-04
- **Size:** 2.66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rawcodescan/id1088678259)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.barcode-check.com/index.php/en/menu-privacy-en](http://www.barcode-check.com/index.php/en/menu-privacy-en)

## Description

This is a Barcode scanner to discover everything in the barcode. It will show you plain text content and also non-readable control characters to help you understanding what happens behind the scene. The current version will focus on Code128 and Datamatrix barcodes and could also help to check GS1 compliance.

As easy as expected: scan the barcode and the result will be shown in two separate windows

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For a more detailed GS1 check plus reporting, 
please have a look at the app "Barcode Check" 
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## Rankings

- #337,435 — Overall
- #11 — Business (Paid)

## Review summary

User reviews consistently praise RawCodeScan for fast, reliable barcode detection and its ability to read rare data like nonprinting control characters, with several users calling the developer responsive and the app useful for years. However, multiple reviewers report that the latest version introduces a confusing interface that makes scanning difficult or impossible (1D/2D), reduces usability, and lacks clear instructions. There is also frustration over a shift to a separate paid subscription/new app with limited trial options. Overall sentiment is mixed-to-negative: strong core capabilities marred by a problematic update and monetization changes.

### Pros

- Fast, reliable barcode detection with detailed scan information.
- High success rate across a variety of barcodes, including unusual ones.
- Supports reading nonprinting control characters and other special code data.
- Developer is responsive and helpful.
- Long-standing reliability; users have trusted it for years.

### Cons

- New version/interface is confusing and appears to break scanning (1D/2D) for many users.
- Transition to a separate paid subscription/new app, with limited or no trial options.
- Inconsistent or failed scanning across barcode types after the update.
- Inability to read very small barcodes or lack of zoom/magnification.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1088678259)