Barcode Scanner+ is an enhanced version of the popular, free
Barcode Scanner application, which is
a product of the ZXing open-source barcode scanning library.
Barcode Scanner+ is based on the same code, and has been developed by one of the two
primary authors of the original Barcode Scanner, Sean Owen.
Barcode Scanner+ includes all of Barcode Scanner's functionality,
and is intended as a drop-in replacement. It adds several enhancements:
Better barcode scanning
- New image processing algorithm for detection of 1D barcode formats, including UPC and EAN product codes
- Uses both cores of dual-core processors
- Optionally, scan for Aztec and PDF417 barcodes
- Rewritten to take advantage of Android 4+ APIs, and latest Android SDK features
Refined user interface
- Now scan in tall "portrait" orientation, in addition to "landscape" orientation
- More intuitive pattern-based scanning guide
- Streamlined and improved user interface elements
- Android 4 and tablet device support
- Expanded Help screens
New features
- Decode a barcode from an image file
- Option to scan light-on-dark barcodes
- Activate device's LED light to scan in low light
- Basic support for scanning NFC tags
- Amazon product information
Also available in "simple" version, without functionality that requires special permission. See here.
Purchasing this application also supports development of the ZXing open-source barcode scanning library.