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
Tap a scanned retail barcode to look it up - the barcode number is run through a pre-configured search engine (Google, Ecosia, DuckDuckGo, Bing, or Startpage) and matching results come straight back.
Scan History & Sharing
Every scan is saved with a timestamp. Favorite the scans that matter, give one its own title, and share it straight from the history view.
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 High-Volume Scanning
Multi-Scan, Batch Read, and Torch on Demand
iOSThree settings turn the scanner from one-and-done into a continuous workflow. Multi-scan lets you scan several codes in one camera session. Batch read keeps the camera open for inventory or event check-ins. Auto-torch kicks the LED on in low light so you don't fumble for the flashlight button.
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.
Shortcuts & App Intents
iOSNFC.cool plugs straight into the iOS Shortcuts app with built-in actions: grab the last scanned NFC tag, write a message to a tag, open the scanner, or pull the last scanned QR code. Chain them into Shortcuts that scan a tag, parse its payload, and kick off whatever you want next - automation, logging, journaling, you name it. The same actions power the lock-screen Scan Button control on iOS 17+.
iCloud Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
iOSYour barcode scan history syncs across every device on your iCloud account. Scan a shelf of products on the iPhone, review the list on the iPad, title and share scans from the Mac - one synced history, nothing to move by hand.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Read QR & Barcodes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch Read QR & Barcodes | ✗ | ✓ |
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 save and share my scans?
Yes - every scan stays in the history view with its timestamp. You can favorite a scan, give it a title, and share it from there.
Does the scanner work offline?
Yes for the scan itself. Product lookup needs internet (it runs the barcode number through a search engine), but the barcode read is on-device only.
Ready to scan?