Simple Scan vs QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Scan
This utility app quickly reads QR codes and barcodes, offering features like automatic link opening, bulk scanning, and sound/vibration feedback. It also allows scanning from photos and saves your scan history for easy access.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Automatic link opening
- Bulk scan mode
- Scan from photos/albums
- Scan history
- Vibrate/beep on scan
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Simple Scan is the best QR code and barcode reader! Features include (on/off setting): - Link open automatically - Bulk scan mode - Vibrate on successful scan - Beep on successful scan - History for all the scans - Save repeated scans - Read from Photos and Albums - and much more awesome features for you to discover yourself!
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera to access links, WiFi, contacts, and product information. Create custom QR codes for various purposes, including social media and business transactions. Offers advanced features like batch scanning and product data lookup.
- Instant QR/barcode scanning
- Create custom QR codes
- Batch scanning capability
- Scan history with export
- Product information lookup
- Customizable QR code design
- Support for 20+ code formats
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Just point your camera and scan any QR code or barcode in under a second. Instantly connect to WiFi, open links, save contacts, and check product info. Create your own QR codes and barcodes too. ▸ Scan - Point your camera for instant recognition. Supports 20 code formats: QR, Micro QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Batch scan multiple codes continuously without interruption - Open URLs, add contacts, connect to WiFi, view maps, send emails, make calls, and more — instantly ▸ Scan History - Automatically saves all scanned and created codes - View at a glance with code type, date, and product info - Export history as CSV files ▸ Create - QR Codes: website, text, email, SMS, phone number, WiFi, contact, location, event/calendar - Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Social: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Discord, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, WeChat, KakaoTalk, LINE, GitHub, and 19 platforms total - Business: Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, App Store, Google Maps, Zoom, Google Meet, and more ▸ Custom Design - Freely change colors, dot styles, borders, and center shapes - Insert social/business platform logos and SF Symbol icons into the QR code center ▸ Product Information - Food: View nutrition facts, allergen info, Nutri-Score, Eco-Score environmental rating, ingredients, and labels via OpenFoodFacts - Non-food: View ingredients, labels, packaging info, and environmental ratings for cosmetics, household products, and more via Open Products Facts ▸ Camera - Switch between wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses - Tap to focus/adjust exposure - Zoom controls and flash ▸ Other - Dark mode support - 37 languages supported Download QR Code Scanner now and start scanning! Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Scan at none against QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's 3. Simple Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 36%). QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's advantage is ratings volume (99 vs 4). On price 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Simple Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simple Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans has 99 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Simple Scan's written reviews are positive against 36% of QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's.
| Parameter | Simple Scan | QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (99 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 99 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jian Yih Lee | Space Node Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Simple Scan
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
Bugs and requests
Simple Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes during scanning
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Incorrect QR code detection
Requested features
3 requests- Option to save scanned QR codes
- Ability to generate custom QR codes
- Copy text from scanned QR codes
In-app purchases
Simple Scan
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
- Pro version3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Pro version3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Pro version$79.991 Year
Questions
Is Simple Scan free?
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