# QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs ScanPro

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 4.6 against ScanPro's 4.1. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 16) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ScanPro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 82% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ | ScanPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id1048473097/reviews)** | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeaCapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/812201132) | [Advanced Apps Bangladesh Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172145529) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id1048473097)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $10.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile - scans barcodes and QR codes
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 💰 Paid features may be required
- 🔍 Limited product information lookup
- 🔍 Inconsistent search results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning certain code types

**Requested features**

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


### ScanPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanpro-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1180393401)

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various data types like links, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Manage your scan history, save favorites, and create custom codes with a user-friendly interface. Supports multiple formats and offers features like image scanning and flashlight integration.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Generate custom QR codes, Scan from images, Manage scan history, Save favorites, Wi-Fi connection via QR, Dark and light mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro Features | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ScanPro free?

ScanPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or ScanPro?

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while ScanPro averages 4.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or ScanPro have ads?

Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and ScanPro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or ScanPro?

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and ScanPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScanPro on June 22, 2026.

---

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