Comparison

Scanner QR & Barcode reader 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

Scanner QR & Barcode reader

Instantly scan all types of barcodes and QR codes with rapid recognition and results. Access detailed product information, video tutorials, and generate your own QR codes for various data types. Offers premium features for enhanced scanning capabilities.

Highlights
  • Scan all barcode and QR code types
  • Automatic code type recognition
  • Fast scan results
  • Access product details and video tutorials
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Sort search results by price
Features
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Download NOW and: - instantly SCAN all types of bar codes and QR codes in just one tap! - automatically RECOGNIZE the type of code you are trying to scan - get the scan RESULT in less then 1 second (!). Scan QR – the app that pays for itself after the first purchase! You will GET MORE than a simple item description: - type of information encoded: link, web page, products, cards, video, event and more … - product details with a brief description of product and more … - video tutorials for different products, games, apps and more … Scan QR support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, calendar events or emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code from contact, website URL, email address, phone number, SMS, or any text given. Features: - Scan all types of commercial barcodes: UPC, EAN, ISBN etc. - Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll - Scan or create QR Codes for texts, URLs, contact details, calendar events, emails, messages and map locations. - Perform all the actions related to the QR scanned data without quitting the app - LED light option while scanning - Vibrate and/or Beep to let you know scan succeed - Sort the barcode search results by price, or by site - Directly type in the barcode instead of scanning - Save your favorite products for future reference - Share product links ***Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations, which are subject to change*** Take advantage of the Premium Features: - Contact Info - Facebook Profile - Twitter Profile - Vkontakte Profile - LinkedIn Profile - Geoposition - Dropbox file link Our standard subscription options are: * 1-year Subscription with a 3-day trial *Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. *Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. *You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. For complete access to all Scanner QR features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Camera – so that you can scan QR and Barcodes; *Photos – for you to be able to scan QR and barcodes in your existing pics. EULA: https://datacomprojects.com/api/Eula?bid=com.datacompro.iscanqrfree Privacy Policy: https://datacomprojects.com/api/PrivacyPolicy?bid=com.datacompro.iscanqrfree For all your suggestions and issues please use the feedback form in the Settings menu. We are glad to help you as soon as it is possible!

About

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Scan any QR code or barcode to access online information, create and share custom QR codes for various purposes, and manage inventory with a business scanner mode. Supports numerous code formats and offers iCloud synchronization for scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create and share custom QR codes
  • Business scanner mode for inventory
  • Supports numerous code formats
  • iCloud history synchronization
  • Export scan history as CSV
Features
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Discover your world by scanning any QR code or barcode to get additional information including results from popular online services; Amazon, eBay and Google - 100% FREE! Create and share QR codes to open URLs, connect to WiFi hotspots, add events, read VCards, etc. You can even manage complex inventory with the business scanner mode and more. With QRbot, you can; • Scan, create, share and manage your own QR codes. QRbot uses Apple's built-in native scanning technology delivering quick results. Code formats supported include; QR code, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataBar, etc. • Get specific information by adding custom websites into the barcode search (i.e. your favorite shopping website). • Manage unlimited history and keep it synchronized via iCloud across all your devices. • Export your scan history (as CSV file). Import it to your favorite spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers, etc.) or save it to any cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.). • Instantly send your codes to any configurable web server in Business Scanner Mode. • Use QRbot for product inventory and quality assurance in your small business! • Easily share content from within apps as QR codes (i.e. generate a QR code from within Safari to share a website URL). • Search all your QR codes from within Spotlight. • Make your favorite QR codes (e.g. your personal Wifi hotspot, your VCard) appear on your Apple Watch. • Many many more! If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact us any time: ios@qrbot.net Terms of Service https://qrbot.net/terms-app QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in the United States and other countries.

Screenshots

Scanner QR & Barcode reader4 screens
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at every 3 weeks against Scanner QR & Barcode reader's every 4 months. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 321) and review sentiment (81% vs 68%). Scanner QR & Barcode reader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Scanner QR & Barcode reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.99 per year and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scanner QR & Barcode reader against 4.6 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Scanner QR & Barcode reader's written reviews are positive against 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanner QR & Barcode reader ships an update every 4 months, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scanner QR & Barcode reader versus QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanner QR & Barcode readerQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (321 ratings)4.6 (94K ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32194K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAttributeTeaCapps

Customer experience

Scanner QR & Barcode reader

All ratings321 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative28.0%

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

All ratings93,949 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,731 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

Scanner QR & Barcode reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when scanning certain code types

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and organize scanned codes
  • More comprehensive product information lookup
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved export/sharing of scanned data

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scanner QR & Barcode reader

Subscriptions1
  • 12 month Of Premium with trial3 Days trial$10.991 Year
3 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Subscriptions1
  • Pro version$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Version$10.99
  • Pro Version$14.99

Questions

Is Scanner QR & Barcode reader free?
Scanner QR & Barcode reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanner QR & Barcode reader or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・?
Scanner QR & Barcode reader and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 321 and 94K ratings respectively.
Do Scanner QR & Barcode reader or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ have ads?
Both Scanner QR & Barcode reader and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanner QR & Barcode reader or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・?
Scanner QR & Barcode reader ships an update every 4 months, and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scanner QR & Barcode reader was updated on September 1, 2026 and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ on September 26, 2026.

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