# Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader — user reviews

> 36 indexed App Store user reviews of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader by Ben Gilroy, rated 4.59/5 from 640 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scanner-qr-barcode-reader/id1387307495/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-scanner-qr-barcode-reader/id1387307495.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 498 · 4★ 59 · 3★ 25 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 32

## What do users think of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 📵 No ads or distracting pop-ups
- 💰 Free to use (historically)
- 🎯 Does one job well
- 📋 Clipboard transfer functionality
- ✨ Clean and modern design
- 🔗 Direct linking to content without redirects

**Cons**

- 💸 Switched to paid subscription model
- 🐛 Broken functionality on iPhone 12
- ❌ Fails to scan QR codes and barcodes
- 🔍 Missing zoom feature
- 😕 Non-intuitive operation
- 🏷️ Confusing app name changes and rebranding
- 📵 Paywall blocks scan results
- ⚠️ Poor change management communication
- 🔴 Cannot read data matrix codes
- ❓ Unclear functionality for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
- Cannot scan from photos
- Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
- Data matrix format not supported
- Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)

**Most requested features**

- Zoom functionality for better scanning
- Integrated search option within app
- Data matrix code support
- Scan history/log feature
- Ability to delay browser opening after scan

## Newest reviews (10 of 36)

### 4/5 — Leaving cuing

*2022-12-17, version 1.7.2*

I just got off the cueing I been told that I can keep the smart watch I now need to know what to do how to reset the watch

### 5/5 — Ashleydel

*2021-09-24, version 1.6.0*

Too

### 4/5 — Johnstone’s chalky paint

*2021-06-10, version 1.6.0*

We needed to smarten up our kitchen cabinets. We chose the Johnstone’s Chalky paint in Duckegg blue abs use Teal topaz as a contrast. The end result was amazing. The paint was easy to apply. The range was the best price too.

### 5/5 — Awesome Place!

*2021-06-07, version 1.6.0*

I always recommend this place to everyone their fast efficient and never any long lines

### 5/5 — Clifford

*2021-05-10, version 1.6.0*

Brilliant app

### 5/5 — Add free, simple, clean and easy.

*2021-04-08, version 1.6.0*

Works just fine. It would be more convenient if the search option was integrated in the app itself. Its add free, simple, clean and easy. 
Thanks!

### 5/5 — Awesome use for barcodes labels at work

*2021-02-19, version 1.6.0*

Works great at making sure my barcode labels were printed correctly

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2021-02-02, version 1.6.0*

Great for scanning all types of codes!

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2021-01-17, version 1.6.0*

Brilliant app does exactly the job 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

### 5/5 — Nice App

*2020-12-18, version 1.6.0*

This app is so very easy to use and doesn’t bombard you with ads.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Difficult to justify as not intuitive

*2025-01-14, version 2.4.3*

There seems no clear way to make it work, and is clearly far easier to use a perforation gauge. Very disappointing.

### 1/5 — Non è più utilizzabile gratuitamente

*2024-02-26, version 2.3.0*

Non è più utilizzabile gratuitamente anche se prima dei vari aggiornamenti lo era. 
Non credo sia un comportamento corretto.

### 1/5 — Kaputt auf iPhone 12, Zoom fehlt, katastrophales Change Management

*2023-11-07, version 2.2.2*

Als die App noch „Code Scanner“ hieß, war es die beste App für ihren Zweck.
Irgendwann hörte sie auf dem iPhone 12 auf zu funktionieren. Sie erkennt bis heute keinen QR-Code mehr oder irgendeinen anderen Barcode. Selbst von einem Foto nicht. Ich habe sie sogar gelöscht und neu installiert. Kein Änderung.

Zum Glück hat die Kamera App ein eingebauten QR-Code Scanner. Dort kann man auch zoomen - anders als in dieser App. leider öffnet sie immer direkt den Browser und man hat keinen Verlauf seiner QR-Codes.

Dann fing irgendwann auch noch das Abo Modell an mit einer unterirdischen Kommunikation: das Icon ändert sich, der App Name ändert sich von „Code Scanner“ zu „Codey“ auf dem iPhone und „QR Code Barcode Reader Scanner“ im App Store, was dem angezeigten Namen auf dem iPhone widerspricht.

Ich verstehe die Strategie mit einer kostenlosen App eine gute Reputation zu erlangen und später Gebühren zu verlangen. Wie diese hier jedoch umgesetzt wurde, ist ein Beispiel dafür, wie man es nicht macht.

Traurig.

### 1/5 — Inservibile!!!

*2023-08-19, version 2.1.3*

Alla scansione del codice restituisce un banner che chiede di comprare l’app a pagamento…inservibile!!!

### 1/5 — Von genial auf Total überteuert. Ich bin raus

*2023-04-13, version 1.8.0*

Also ich war anfangs begeistert. Kleine App, ohne viel schnick schnack. Und nun verhältnismäßig mäßig teures Abo Modell. Oder auch teuere lifetime license. 
„Also ich bin da jetzt raus“, so gut die App vom Aufbau war, aber da für gibt es viele Alternativen und dazu auch welche die schneller scannen können und undeutliche QR Codes lesen können, wo diese App verzweifelt.

### 1/5 — Did not work

*2021-10-08, version 1.6.0*

The app did not scan my code

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-08-21, version 1.6.0*

Scans but doesn’t anything with it

### 1/5 — Gobbledygook!

*2021-07-28, version 1.6.0*

Sorry, didn't get anything readable from this app. What could I be doing wrong?

### 3/5 — Review for Scanner

*2023-02-27, version 1.7.2*

I like this scanner because it easily links to the content without ads and other miscellaneous websites popping up. It just does the job it was intended to do. I appreciate this.

### 3/5 — Almost the best code scanner

*2021-04-22, version 1.6.0*

The UI is really responsive and design is very modern compare with others. However the I just couldn't figure out why it won’t read data matrix.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — American Medi-Serv

*2026-06-18, version 3.0.0*

Syd is a superb asset to this company.  He took time to thoroughly explain usage of this oxygen process to my daughter & myself.

### 5/5 — Scan

*2025-09-22, version 2.5.0*

Very easy

### 5/5 — Windy Hills

*2023-09-21, version 2.2.1*

The girls in TEAM 9 r excellent. (Nina,Maria & Renie) 
They arrive on time every time. 
The work rarely needs to be checked because there is confidence they will always do their best.
They r courteous & careful when cleaning.
The girls will ask each time if something extra needs to be done.
The Team 9 is very efficient.
Our house “sparkles” when they finish.
We had a surprise in our bathrooms w/cute little bows on our toilet paper. 
We would highly recommend THE MAIDS.

### 5/5 — digbee

*2023-08-23, version 2.1.3*

This has been working very well. I have a project that needs to generate bar codes in MS Excel. This scanner is a great help in testing the offerings. The ability to transfer a result via the Clipboard is quite useful.

### 5/5 — This app is to good to be true, but it is!!!

*2022-11-27, version 1.7.2*

It is truly free and works as it should. 
I’m speechless. 
The only thing I can say is THANK GOD that good people still exist in this planet. 
I believe all users of this app they appreciate very much your effort. 
Thank you for everything you’ve done so far. 
Thank you!

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-07-16, version 1.7.2*

Very useful, found out how much info is on many envelopes.

### 5/5 — Mio giudizio

*2022-07-13, version 1.7.2*

Ottimo!

### 5/5 — Best Bar Code Scanner App

*2022-02-04, version 1.6.0*

This app is the best for QR/Bar code scanning, I’ve ever used, and I have used and tested many.

### 5/5 — Trivia Pursuit

*2021-12-30, version 1.6.0*

I don’t know how I am supposed to answer the question when the choices aren’t set for me to select either a-d or e , it is fun and exciting as far as the speed of game because it makes you think fast!
Am I supposed to use my phone or the remote to answer these questions , and what do I need to do?:) Help please.🙃

### 5/5 — Senza pubblicità, velocità di scansione impressionante

*2021-12-03, version 1.6.0*

🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

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