Scandit SDK Showcase is a free Android demo from Scandit AG that lets you try the company's barcode and ID scanning technology without writing any code. It reads 30+ common barcode types and scans 2500+ ID documents worldwide.
Free, no ads, but a trial license for real projects
The app costs nothing, shows no ads and has no in-app purchases. Its content rating is Everyone.
The store text points developers to a free test license at scandit.com/trial. That suggests the app is meant for evaluating the SDK before building it into your own product, not as a general consumer scanner.
Barcodes, 2500+ ID documents and AR overlays
The reader covers 30+ common barcode types. Its ID scanning handles 2500+ ID documents worldwide, and the developer describes it as fast, accurate and secure.
Several modes show how scanning behaves in practice. You can batch scan multiple codes at once, scan multiple barcodes on a single label, or pick one barcode out of many. Augmented reality overlays mark codes on screen, and pre-built scanning interfaces show what a quick integration looks like.
Maintenance since 2014 and version 8.7.0
The app first appeared on January 23, 2014, and the most recent update is dated October 26, 2026. The current version is 8.7.0, and it needs Android 7.0 or newer.
Scandit SDK Showcase pros and cons
Pros
- Free with no ads and no in-app purchases
- Covers 30+ barcode types and 2500+ ID documents
- Batch scanning, multi-barcode labels and AR overlays can be tested in one app
- Updated October 26, 2026 after a release history dating to 2014
- Developer is named and links to its own website
Cons
- Built for evaluating an SDK, so it is less suited to everyday QR scanning
- Full testing needs a trial license from Scandit
- Changes in version 8.7.0 are not documented
- Google Play rating is 3.9, which is middling
Is Scandit SDK Showcase safe?
Scandit AG publishes the app and links to its website at scandit.com. It carries no ads and no in-app purchases, and it is rated Everyone. No permission list was provided here, so check the permissions on the store page before you install.
How to install Scandit SDK Showcase
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Scandit SDK Showcase when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
