Comparison

QR Pro vs QR Code & Barcode 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, 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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

This app goes beyond basic scanning, offering intelligent food analysis with Nutri-Score and allergen alerts. It also provides smart utilities for WiFi, contacts, and email, along with a creation studio for custom QR codes.

Highlights
  • Instant health check for food (Nutri-Score, Eco-Score)
  • Allergen and additive alerts
  • WiFi connection via scan
  • Smart actions for maps, contacts, email
  • Custom QR code creation with logos and backgrounds
  • Ad-free experience with premium subscription
Features
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QR Code & Barcode Scanner — Fast & Easy to Use A complete QR code scanner and barcode scanner for everyday use. Scan QR codes, barcodes, and more in an instant — with smart actions that do the work for you. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES — INSTANTLY Point your camera and go. Our QR code scanner reads all major code types in seconds: • QR Codes: URLs, WiFi passwords, contacts, locations, emails, and more • Barcodes: Scan any product barcode for immediate results • Smart Actions: One tap to open Maps, save a contact, join WiFi, or send an email — no manual typing needed QR CODE GENERATOR — CREATE IN SECONDS A full QR code generator, built in. • Generate QR codes for WiFi, Website, Location, Contact, Email, and SMS • Custom dot patterns and artistic backgrounds • Embed your own logo inside any QR code (Pro) STAY SAFE EVERY SCAN Not all QR codes are safe. Upgrade to Pro and our URL Safety Check scans links before they open — helping protect you from known scams and malicious sites. FOOD & NUTRITION SCANNER Turn your barcode scanner into a health tool. • Instantly see Nutri-Score, Eco-Score, and Nova Group for supported food products • Automatic alerts for allergens, additives, and gluten where available • Clear breakdown of salt, sugar, and fat content PRO FEATURES • Ad-Free scanning — zero interruptions • Multi Scan — scan multiple QR codes or barcodes in one session • URL Safety Check — scan links before opening to help protect against known scams • Smart History Search — find any past scan instantly • All premium QR code generator backgrounds unlocked • Custom logo inside your generated QR codes Subscriptions are charged to your App Store account at purchase confirmation and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://qr1.kruso.app/terms

Screenshots

QR Pro4 screens
QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Pro at 72% against QR Code & Barcode Scanner's 24%. QR Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code & Barcode Scanner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price and iOS requirement 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. QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code & Barcode Scanner 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 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of QR Pro's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Pro ships an update weekly, QR Code & Barcode Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Pro versus QR Code & Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR ProQR Code & Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29K ratings)5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews — better23.5% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrypto Inc.CW Lee

Customer experience

QR Pro

All ratings28,948 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative24.5%

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%

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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

QR Pro

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • 1 Week · 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscriptions3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Week · 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$8.491 Month
  • 1 Week · 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • 1 Week · 3 Day Free Trial3 Days trial$10.497 Days

Questions

Is QR Pro free?
QR Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Pro or QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner is rated higher. QR Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while QR Code & Barcode Scanner averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.
Do QR Pro or QR Code & Barcode Scanner have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner shows ads; QR Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Pro or QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
QR Pro ships an update weekly, and QR Code & Barcode Scanner monthly. Most recently, QR Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and QR Code & Barcode Scanner on September 21, 2026.

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