Comparison

Made in vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Made in

Discover the origin of products by scanning barcodes or entering them manually. This utility helps users support local products and understand manufacturing locations.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes automatically
  • Manually enter product codes
  • Determine product origin
  • Support local products
  • Identify company head office location
Features
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Scan. Discover the country. Make your choice. Want to know where a product comes from and what your purchase may support? Made In helps you discover the country associated with everyday products in seconds. Scan a barcode with your phone’s camera or enter it manually to view the available product information. With Made In, you can: • Scan product barcodes quickly • Enter a barcode manually • Discover the country associated with a product • View product and brand details • Keep a history of your scans • Explore popular and curated product lists • Follow campaigns that reflect your values • Join groups and discover products with the community • Report incorrect or missing information Use Made In to support local or independent products, avoid products that do not match your values, and make more informed shopping choices. Please note: product information depends on the data available. The displayed country may refer to the product’s origin, production country, brand location, or the country where the company is registered. A barcode alone does not always identify where a product was manufactured.

About

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Code & Barcode
  • Search and Compare Prices
  • Save Scan History
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Scan From Photo Library
  • Share Scans
Features
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf

Screenshots

Made in3 screens
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader at 78% against Made in's 20%. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 303). Made in's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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 Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Made in asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 303, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Made in's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Made in versus Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMade inBarcode Scanner QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (303 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews78.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3032.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.510.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperComputing & Dreams BVBAYunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Made in

All ratings303 ratings
Positive65.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative27.4%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative75.7%

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

All ratings2,054 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

Made in

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect price information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Language support for non-English users
  • Option to cancel subscription

In-app purchases

None

Made in

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
  • Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Made in free?
Made in is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader free?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Made in or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is rated higher. Made in averages 3.7 out of 5 from 303 ratings, while Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Made in or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader have ads?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader shows ads; Made in does not.
Which is updated more often, Made in or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Made in ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Made in was updated on August 29, 2026 and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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