# Made in vs QR Code Scanner *

The clearest difference is rating: Made in at 3.7 against QR Code Scanner *'s 3.0. Made in also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner *'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner * sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Made in asks for nothing beyond the download.

Made in holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Made in has 304 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Made in ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Scanner * every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Made in | QR Code Scanner * |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/made-in-barcode-scanner/id1016296634/reviews)** | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner/id6504546272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Computing & Dreams BVBA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016296633) | [GCS Solution CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648911857) |

## What reviewers say

### Made in

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/made-in-barcode-scanner/id1016296634)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### QR Code Scanner *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner/id6504546272)

This utility app quickly scans and generates various types of QR and barcodes. It offers features like auto-detection, history saving, and flashlight support for easy use. You can also create custom QR codes for social media and other links.

**Highlights:** QR Code Scanner, Barcode Scanner, QR Code Generator, Auto-detect scanning, Scan history saved, Flashlight support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.49 | per month |
| 12 Months | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Made in free?

Made in is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QR Code Scanner * free?

QR Code Scanner * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Made in or QR Code Scanner *?

Made in is rated higher. Made in averages 3.7 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while QR Code Scanner * averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Made in or QR Code Scanner * have ads?

QR Code Scanner * shows ads; Made in does not.

### Which is updated more often, Made in or QR Code Scanner *?

Made in ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Scanner * every 2 weeks. Most recently, Made in was updated on October 13, 2026 and QR Code Scanner * on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
