# Barcode Scanners

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id504201315](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id504201315)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id504201315`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cognex Corporation
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (808 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.14
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-01
- **First published:** 2012-02-28
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/barcode-scanners/id504201315)
- **Website:** [https://www.cognex.com/](https://www.cognex.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cognex.com/privacy-policy](https://www.cognex.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Barcode Scanners is a Chrome extension that enables quick scanning of over 30 barcode symbologies, including QR, UPC, GS1 Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and more.

Powered by Cognex's high-speed barcode scanning, it also includes parsers for AAMVA, GS1, IUID, and other industry-standard formats. For more details, visit Cognex.

## Rankings

- #60,293 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Barcode Scanners for fast, accurate scanning, wide barcode and parser support, and useful features like continuous scanning and history. It’s praised as free with no ads. However, stability issues on newer iPhone models (camera freezes/out-of-focus and scans stopping after initial use) are notable drawbacks. Some UX annoyances are mentioned in isolated reviews, but overall the app is seen as a strong, practical tool for quick barcode lookups and demonstrations.

### Pros

- Fast, accurate, and reliable barcode scanning across many 1D and 2D symbologies.
- Broad support for barcode types and parsers (DataMatrix and more) enabling versatile scans.
- Feature-rich workflow: continuous scanning, duplicate delay, scan history, overlay results, targeting mode, and auto Google search.
- No ads and free to use with no mandatory subscription, offering good value.
- Simple, easy-to-use interface that provides instant feedback on scan results.

### Cons

- On newer iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 16/16 Pro Max) the camera feed can freeze or appear out of focus, causing scans to fail.
- The app can stop scanning after the first successful scan and may require a reboot to resume.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id504201315)