QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Code Reader
Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate QR codes and barcodes
- Read codes from images via extension
- Generate codes from text, email, Wi-Fi
- Save and share scanned/generated codes
- Automatic web page opening for product barcodes
- Scanner preview with zoom and stabilization
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A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes — fast and privately. Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more. When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts. You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app — plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹ Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹ Main features • Scan with the camera — text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more • Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹ • Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings) • Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes • Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi • Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code • Scan and save multiple codes in one session • Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹ • Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2× zoom on iPhones with dual cameras) • Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically • Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites • Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters • Custom QR colors — two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code • Share any barcode • Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text² • Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner Code Reader Pro Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools — no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock. Pro includes: • Batch scan — read many codes from photos or PDFs at once • Export & import history — back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON) • Custom names — label scans so you can find them quickly • Starred scans — pin important codes and filter your history • Notes — add context to any saved scan • QR codes with logo — embed your brand in generated codes • High‑res & PDF export — share sharp QR images and PDFs • Link safety warnings — alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen. ¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities). ² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Reader at none against QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s shown. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s advantage is ratings volume (94K vs 243) and review sentiment (81% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ against 4.6 for Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 243, 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 64% of Code Reader's.
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, Code Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ | Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (94K ratings) | 4.6 (243 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 64.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 94K — better | 243 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TeaCapps | Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO |
Customer experience
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
Code Reader
User reviews
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
From 94K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile - scans barcodes and QR codes
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional scanning issues
- 💰 Paid features may be required
- 🔍 Limited product information lookup
- 🔍 Inconsistent search results
Code Reader
From 243 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works fast
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💡 Auto-copies to clipboard
- ✅ Scans QR codes effectively
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work for some users
- 🚫 Camera focus issues on Mac
- ❌ Unable to save codes
- 🤷 No instructions provided
- ⚠️ Scams reported
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
Code Reader
Reported bugs
15 issues- App not working after MacOS update
- Cannot get permissions to save
- QR codes not readable by Mac camera
- App crashes QREncoder
- Sequence of letters then stops
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- Camera doesn't focus on QR code
- No 'Take picture' or red button
- Account closed for misuse (reported scam)
- Error scanning WiFi QR codes
- Contact access without privacy section
- Inaccurate barcode numbers
- Cannot scan from files/photos
- Donation button error
- Errors when scanning
- Cannot open scanned content
Requested features
9 requests- Add date & time to QR history
- Option to select camera
- Ability to save QR codes
- Support for SVG files
- Add logos to QR codes
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- Choose QR code color
- Generate QR codes from photos
- Dynamic QR codes
- Widget support
In-app purchases
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
- Pro version$3.991 Month
- Pro Version$10.99
- Pro Version$14.99
Code Reader
- Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Donation 1$0.99
- Donation 2$1.99
- Donation 5$4.99
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- Donation 10$8.99
- Code Reader Pro Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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