Comparison

QR Pro vs Barcode & QR Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Pro

This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.

Highlights
  • Ad-free scanning
  • Privacy-focused
  • No in-app purchases
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, paste an image, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, Photos, or image files. Paste or drag and drop images. • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Create webpage QR codes with the Safari extension • Customize QR shapes, colors, and center icons or images • Save custom QR styles to reuse across codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • Present codes on a connected external display from iPhone or iPad • Export multiple saved codes at once • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Display saved codes with Home Screen widgets • Search your library and filter by favorites • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.

About

Barcode & QR Scanner

Transform your phone into a versatile scanner and generator for barcodes and QR codes. Quickly scan, create, and save various code types, with smart detection for URLs, contacts, and more. Easily copy scanned data or save generated codes as images.

Highlights
  • Quick QR code scanning
  • Generate and save QR codes
  • Scan various barcode types
  • Copy scanned text
  • Smart detection for URLs, calls, SMS
  • Save generated QR codes as images
Features
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Change your smartphone into a powerful Barcode/QR code Scanner utility. Create, use, and save data in a matter of QR Code. This intuitive, full-featured Barcode/QR Code utility will change the way you interact with Barcode/QR and their smart actions and activities. FEATURES: ---------- 1. Quick Scan QR Code 2. Generate different types of QR Code and Save as image. 3. Scan Barcode 4. Copy text from scanned QR / Barcode 5. Smart detection of scanned QR for URL, SMS, call and allow to call, SMS or go to web browser Types Of QR: ---------- 1. Free Text 2. URL 3. Contact 4. Phone Number 5. SMS Supported Barcode: -- UPC-E, Code 39, Code 39 mod 43, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Aztec, PDF417 Save generated QR code in Photos(Gallery). NOTE: This application will access your gallery(For saving QR) and camera (For scan Barcode/QR).

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
Barcode & QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Pro at 73% against Barcode & QR Scanner's 0%. QR Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Barcode & QR Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Barcode & QR Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode & QR Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, Barcode & QR Scanner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
QR Pro versus Barcode & QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProBarcode & QR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings) — better4.2 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better13
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.Parth Pandya

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings29,236 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews600 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative24.3%

Barcode & QR Scanner

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing or crashing on some devices
  • Inability to read or open scanned codes

Requested features

2 requests
  • Save scanned QR codes
  • More advanced scanning capabilities

Barcode & QR Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode & QR Scanner

One-time1
  • Buy PRO Version$0.99

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode & QR Scanner free?
Barcode & QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or Barcode & QR Scanner?
QR Pro is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Barcode & QR Scanner averages 4.2 from 13 ratings.
Do QR Pro or Barcode & QR Scanner have ads?
Barcode & QR Scanner shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or Barcode & QR Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and Barcode & QR Scanner every 7 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and Barcode & QR Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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