In a store, you often want to know what a product is or what it costs elsewhere. Scanning the barcode on the package lets you search with that number directly.

Product Barcode Types

Most retail products carry an EAN or UPC barcode.

Name	Common region	Digits
EAN-13 (JAN-13)	Europe, Japan, and more	13
EAN-8 (JAN-8)	Europe, Japan, and more	8
UPC-A	North America	12
UPC-E	North America	8

How to Search with Barcode Reader X

With the iPhone app Barcode Reader X, a scanned code can be handed to a search or shopping service.

Scan the product barcode
Tap the blue circle button to save it to history
Tap the info button in the list to open the details
Pick a service under Search or Shopping

Choose the Services You Want

Open Settings, then “Customize services” to turn shopping services on or off. The defaults follow your region and language.

Compare Later Using History

Scanned product codes stay in your history, so you can scan several items in a row and review them afterward.

Notes

Results come from each service, and some products may not be listed
Follow store rules about using your phone camera inside the store

Learn more about Barcode Reader X

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