Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR code reader & qr scanner *

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

QR code reader & qr scanner *

Easily scan and decode all types of QR codes and barcodes, from website URLs to contact details. Save your scan history, share results, and even create your own QR codes. This app streamlines information access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Decode all QR code types
  • Scan QR codes and Data Matrix
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Unlimited scan history storage
  • Share scans via multiple platforms
  • Approve websites before visiting
Features
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QR code reader, one of the best, simple and easy QR reader. You can scan QR codes, business cards, decode all the QR codes Features: - Decode all types of QR code: contact details, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email, message, calendar event, locations... - QR code Scanner - QR code reader - QR Code and Data matrix scanning - Browse products, deals & coupons - Add contacts directly into address book - Unlimited storage for scan history - Share using SMS, MMS, email, messenger, Facebook... - Approve websites before visiting them. - Export your scans by CSV - QR code creator - Barcode reader, Barcode scanner - Barcode creator - Search for product detail by barcode Not waste your time when using QR reader. You will feel satisfied when using QR code reader

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR code reader & qr scanner *4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 94K against QR code reader & qr scanner *'s 95. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 QR code reader & qr scanner * 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ against 4.6 for QR code reader & qr scanner *. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 85% of QR code reader & qr scanner *'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR code reader & qr scanner * every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR code reader & qr scanner *: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR code reader & qr scanner *
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.6 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews84.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better95
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 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 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsTMEDILAB SOFTWARE JOINT STOCK COMPANY

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%

QR code reader & qr scanner *

All ratings95 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative12.8%

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

QR code reader & qr scanner *

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

QR code reader & qr scanner *

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR code reader & qr scanner * free?
QR code reader & qr scanner * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR code reader & qr scanner *?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR code reader & qr scanner * are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 94K and 95 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR code reader & qr scanner * have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR code reader & qr scanner * show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR code reader & qr scanner *?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR code reader & qr scanner * every 3 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR code reader & qr scanner * on September 8, 2026.

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