Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs 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 Scanner

Instantly scan, create, and share QR codes with this powerful and user-friendly utility. It supports various code types, offers customization options for creation, and integrates with your device for seamless sharing and actions like saving contacts or opening websites.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Add logos to QR codes
  • Share codes easily
  • Automatic scan history
Features
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Scan, create, and share QR codes instantly. Fast, accurate, and beautifully simple — everything you need in one powerful QR & barcode app. Turn your iPhone into an everyday tool for scanning payments, sharing WiFi, saving contacts, and more. FEATURES Scan QR & Barcodes • Instant scanning with your camera • Scan codes from photos or gallery • Works in low light with flashlight • Automatic scan history Smart Actions • Save contacts from vCard • Add events to Calendar • Pay quickly with VietQR • Open websites instantly Create QR Codes • WiFi, URL, contact, email, text, phone, events • Customize colors and size • Add logo to your QR code • Use photos as background Share Easily • Share via Messages, Mail, or social apps • Save to Photos • Access your codes anytime WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Fast and accurate scanning • Clean, easy-to-use design • Works whenever you need it • All-in-one QR solution

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 94K against QR Scanner's 21. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). 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 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 4.5 for QR Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 81% and 82% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.5 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews81.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB34 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsDo Tri

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

All ratings93,949 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,742 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.1%

QR Scanner

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

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 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 Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Donate$7.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Scanner averages 4.5 from 21 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on October 18, 2026 and QR Scanner on October 12, 2026.

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