Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs eScanner

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

Head to head
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.

About

eScanner

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to access website URLs, product information, or text. This utility also allows you to create your own QR codes and access a history of your scans.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatically open website URLs
  • Gather product information
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Access scan history
  • Read codes from camera roll
  • Flashlight for low light
Features
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eScanner is the all-in-one QR code and barcode app for iPhone and iPad. Scan instantly, generate codes for WiFi, contacts, events, and more — then export your history as CSV or PDF. SCAN - QR codes, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix - Import from your photo library — no camera required - Flashlight support for dark environments - Batch mode: scan multiple codes without stopping - Pinch-to-zoom and macro camera support CREATE - QR codes from any URL, text, WiFi, vCard, location, calendar event, crypto - Code 128 barcodes - Save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, and Mail HISTORY - Every scan and generated code saved automatically - Export as CSV spreadsheet or PDF report - Search, copy, share, or open links with one tap PREMIUM - Remove ads - Unlock full access to all features Simple, fast, and reliable — the only QR and barcode tool you'll ever need.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
eScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at every 3 weeks against eScanner's every 5 months. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 20) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). eScanner's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and eScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 75% of eScanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, eScanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus eScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・eScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB105 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsEyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

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

eScanner

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and 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

eScanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

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

eScanner

One-time1
  • eScanner Version Full$1.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eScanner free?
eScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or eScanner?
eScanner is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while eScanner averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or eScanner have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and eScanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or eScanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and eScanner every 5 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and eScanner on September 15, 2026.

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