# QR Code Reader & Generator App — QR Barcode Scanner & Creator

> Scan and create QR codes and barcodes with customization options. (iPhone/iPad app by Penghui Zhao.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator-app/id885743052 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Penghui Zhao](https://appshunter.io/developer/421609849)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,183 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Latin American Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2014-06-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator-app/id885743052/reviews.md

## What is QR Code Reader & Generator App?

QR Reader lets you scan and create QR Code & Barcode.

Reader Features:

- Preview scanned code: URL, Phone Number, Email Address, SMS Message, Text, Geo Location, Business Card and WiFi.
- Support batch scan.
- Support code types: QR Code, UPCE, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN13, EAN8, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix and ITF.
- Share scanned QR Code and Barcode.

Creator Features:

- Support create Barcode.
- Support create QR Code for: URL, Phone Number, Email Address, SMS Message, Text, Geo Location, vCard, MeCard, BizCard and WiFi. 
- Customize the body and background color of QR Code.
- Add logo image on QR Code.
- Customize logo image shape and border.
- Share created QR Code and Barcode.

Subscription details:

- Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.

- No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.
- Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.
- Subscriptions may be managed by the user: you can modify or cancel your subscription at any time by signing in to your iTunes account on your computer or iOS and changing the settings.

For more details on this please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT4098

Please see QR Code Reader Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:

Terms of Service: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/qrcode/terms-of-service/
Privacy Policy: https://www.fingerjoystudios.com/qrcode/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Create QR codes and barcodes
- Support for multiple code types
- Batch scanning
- Customize QR code appearance
- Add logo to QR codes
- Share codes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of QR Code Reader & Generator App?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for finding ads
- 👍 Great experience at Livonia Greenmead Branch
- 👍 Best scanning app so far

**Cons**

- 🐛 Won't focus on QR codes
- 🐛 Constant app crashes
- 🐛 Couldn't change barcode type
- 🐛 Buttons don't work after creating QR code
- 🐛 Doesn't read QR code it created

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Takes to blank screen after scanning
- App closes when selecting a 'type'

**Most requested features**

- Option to include photo in manual create mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-and-generator-app/id885743052/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t focus

*2026-01-07*

iPhone 17 Pro Max uses the wrong camera will not focus on QR codes

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-12-18*

Every time I scan, it takes me to a blank screen that says Home at the top,  that just takes me back

### 4/5 — Relaxo@123

*2024-08-02*

Relaxo@123

### 1/5 — Fake

*2024-02-19*

Conduct program

### 5/5 — Very Practical

*2023-06-03*

Quite practical for a free solution.

### 5/5 — useful

*2022-12-01*

Lots of great ads in home repairs and
restaurants.

### 5/5 — Av

*2022-11-25*

Ok

### 2/5 — Constant App cashes

*2022-06-30, version 3.2*

This app let me generate one code then kept crashing.

### 5/5 — Livonia Greenmead Branch

*2021-12-07*

About 6 people in line in front of me.  Moved fast. Christy at the counter is very patient and kind.  She explains everything very clearly.  Great experience.

### 5/5 — Every day, good life, newer

*2021-11-09*

Yes

## Frequently asked questions about QR Code Reader & Generator App

### What can this app do?

This app allows you to scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. It supports scanning various information types like URLs, phone numbers, and Wi-Fi credentials, and can create codes for similar data. You can also customize the appearance of generated QR codes.

### What types of QR codes and barcodes does it support?

The app supports a comprehensive list of code types for scanning, including QR Code, UPCE, Code39, Code93, Code128, EAN13, EAN8, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, and ITF. It also supports creating both QR Codes and Barcodes.

### How does the subscription work?

A subscription is available for enhanced features. Payments are charged to your iTunes account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your iTunes account settings.

### Can I customize the QR codes I create?

Yes, you can customize the body and background colors of your QR codes. Additionally, you can add a logo image to your QR code and customize its shape and border, allowing for personalized code designs.

### What information can be encoded in a QR code?

You can create QR codes for a wide range of information, including URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, SMS messages, plain text, geographic locations, business cards (vCard, MeCard, BizCard), and Wi-Fi network credentials.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2025-11-06

- Support iOS 26.

### 3.9 — 2025-06-03

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.8 — 2025-05-28

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.7 — 2025-01-15

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.6 — 2024-06-01

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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