All major barcode formats
Scan EAN-13/8, UPC-E (UPC-A is read as EAN-13), Code 128, Code 39 (incl. Mod 43), Code 93, ITF, ITF-14, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix and more — automatic format detection, no mode switching.
Barcode Scanner
iOSScan 19 code formats — 13 linear barcodes (EAN, UPC, Code 128, GS1 DataBar and more) plus 6 two-dimensional codes (QR, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix and Micro variants). Batch mode keeps the camera open for inventory counts and event check-ins.
What you can do
Batch mode
Scan a stack of barcodes back-to-back without re-aiming. Useful for inventory counts, event check-ins, or library archives.
Product lookup
Look up retail barcodes via web search or pre-configured retailers (Amazon, Google Shopping, eBay) with one tap from the scan.
Scan history & CSV export
Every scan is saved with timestamp and format. Export the list as CSV or copy individual codes.
Auto-action on read
URLs and shortcut codes can auto-open the moment they're scanned, fire a webhook, or get spoken aloud — the same five-hook automation that powers NFC and QR.
Built for working camera-in-hand
Continuous scanning for inventory
iOSCombine batch mode with multi-scan and the camera turns into a hands-free conveyor: aim, hear the chirp, aim at the next, hear the chirp, repeat. Each new code drops into the history list — no taps in between. Pair with the CSV export and you've replaced a $500 retail scanner with the phone in your pocket.
Webhooks for stocktake & event check-ins
iOSPoint the barcode scanner at your back-office system. Every barcode read fires a webhook to your URL, so your inventory database, attendee CRM, or library catalogue updates in real time as the camera moves. See Webhooks & Automation for the JSON payload shape and a reference server.
Supported formats (19 total)
1D barcodes (13 formats)
- EAN-13, EAN-8
- UPC-E (UPC-A read as EAN-13)
- Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43
- Code 93, Code 128
- Codabar
- Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14
- GS1 DataBar (standard, Expanded, Limited)
2D / stacked codes (6 formats)
- QR Code
- Micro QR
- PDF417
- Micro PDF417
- Aztec
- Data Matrix
Free vs Platinum
| Free | Platinum | |
|---|---|---|
| Scan all 19 formats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic format detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Product lookup (Amazon, Google Shopping, eBay) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scan history with timestamp | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch mode / continuous scanning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-scan (queue several codes per session) | ✗ | ✓ |
| CSV export of scan history | ✗ | ✓ |
| Webhooks on scan | ✗ | ✓ |
Frequently asked
Why is this iOS-only?
The Android version of NFC.cool currently focuses on NFC and the Digital Business Card. Barcode scanning is on the Android roadmap.
Can I scan multiple barcodes at once?
Yes — batch mode keeps the camera open and queues every barcode it finds. Tap any item in the queue to act on it.
Can I export the scan history?
Yes — the history view exports to CSV with timestamp, format, and raw payload.
Does the scanner work offline?
Yes for the scan itself. Product lookup needs internet (it hits Amazon / Google Shopping / eBay), but the barcode read is on-device only.
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