Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.
Reviews of Code Reader are mixed: the Utilities app is rated 4.6/5 from 251 App Store ratings. What users like most: easy to use, works fast. Top complaints: doesn't work for some users, camera focus issues on Mac. Summarized from real user reviews.
6.1
July 1, 2026
A fresh look for version 6.1 This update brings a redesigned interface, a rebuilt Generate screen, and a long list of polish and fixes. Including Code Reader PRO for extra features. New & improved - Code Reader PRO: unlock batch scan from photos and PDFs, export and import your scan history, custom names, starred scans, notes, QR codes with logo, high‑res and PDF export, and link safety warnings before you open suspicious URLs. - Completely redesigned Generate tab with a cleaner layout, SF Symbol icons, and glass-style controls - Refreshed app-wide design with updated tab bar icons and a more consistent look in light and dark mode - Batch Scan from the home-screen quick action — scan multiple codes from photos with a progress indicator - Stronger link safety checks using an updated online threat database - Phone number codes now support an optional country prefix, with country flags shown in Recents - Wi‑Fi codes can be previewed temporarily without showing the network password in plain text - Preview pop-ups when holding a recent item now respect your barcode colors Fixes - Scanner overlay no longer disappears after opening app links (e.g. TikTok) - Barcode colors update correctly when switching to the Generate tab - Dark mode tinting is consistent across the app - Generate tab buttons show proper backgrounds in dark mode - Detail screen text alignment is now consistently left-aligned - Action buttons are disabled when there’s nothing useful to do
MoreBatch scan, export, starred scans & more.
15 issues
App not working after MacOS update
Cannot get permissions to save
9 requests
Add date & time to QR history
Option to select camera
This app functions as a comprehensive QR code and barcode utility. It allows you to scan various types of codes, including those containing text, links, contacts, and emails. Additionally, you can generate new QR codes and barcodes from different data types and share them with others.
Key features include scanning codes directly from your camera, reading codes from images using extensions, generating codes from emails, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi-Fi networks. It also offers features like automatic web page opening for product barcodes, saving multiple codes, and a high-performance scanner preview.
The application is available for free download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or functionalities might be unlocked through these purchases.
To use the extensions, you may need to enable them manually. Open the share menu, tap the 'More' icon, and then enable the app extensions (Activities). This allows you to scan codes from images or generate QR codes directly from other apps.
You can scan QR codes and 1-D barcodes. The app can read codes containing text, website links, contact information (vCard), email addresses, locations, and product barcodes. You can generate QR codes and 1-D barcodes from text, links, emails, phone numbers, and Wi-Fi network details.
