Comparison

QR Pro vs ScanCode qrcode and barcode

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, 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, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • 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 • 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 • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • 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

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

Quickly scan and share QR codes and various barcode types. Save scanned content to your history and choose from multiple sharing options. Your scanning data remains private and is not used by the application.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Share scan results
  • Save scan history
  • Open scanned content in Safari
  • Send scans via SMS or email
  • Post to social media
Features
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⁕ Scannez et partagez en toute simplicité les QR codes et les codes barres (QR code, EAN, UPC, ISBN, Aztec, matrix) Profitez d'un large choix d'action possible avec le résultat du code. Partagez-le, consultez le contenu ou conservez le pour en profiter plus tard. ⁕ Rapidité: Profitez des dernières avancées technologiques qui font de ScanCode un lecteur rapide et puissant. Dans ScanCode, tout est centré sur le scan, pas de fonctionnalités inutiles. ⁕ Partager: Profitez des évolutions d'IOS pour choisir ce que vous voulez faire avec le résultat du scan • ouvrir dans Safari, • envoyer par sms, • envoyer par mail • partager sur les réseaux sociaux (facebook, twitter ...) ⁕ Historique: Consultez la liste de vos scans. Supprimer facilement ceux dont vous ne voulez plus. ⁕ Confidentialité: Toutes vos données restent personnelles. Aucune fuite de vos scans. ScanCode n'utilise pas vos données.

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
ScanCode qrcode and barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScanCode qrcode and barcode at 5.0 against QR Pro's 4.5. ScanCode qrcode and barcode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). QR Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanCode qrcode and barcode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, ScanCode qrcode and barcode every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Pro versus ScanCode qrcode and barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProScanCode qrcode and barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.julien besse

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,792 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews569 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative25.0%

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

None

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ScanCode qrcode and barcode free?
ScanCode qrcode and barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or ScanCode qrcode and barcode?
ScanCode qrcode and barcode is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while ScanCode qrcode and barcode averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Pro or ScanCode qrcode and barcode have ads?
ScanCode qrcode and barcode shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or ScanCode qrcode and barcode?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and ScanCode qrcode and barcode every 4 months. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanCode qrcode and barcode on June 10, 2026.

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