# QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs Code Reader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ | Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (94K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-barcode-scanner/id1048473097/reviews) | **[4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **94K** | 243 |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 64.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TeaCapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/812201132) | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) |

## 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


### Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-reader-qr-scanner/id1225393668)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Code Reader Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Code Reader Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Donation 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation 10 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Code Reader Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works fast
- 🆓 Free to use
- 💡 Auto-copies to clipboard
- ✅ Scans QR codes effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work for some users
- 🚫 Camera focus issues on Mac
- ❌ Unable to save codes
- 🤷 No instructions provided
- ⚠️ Scams reported

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Add date & time to QR history
- Option to select camera
- Ability to save QR codes
- Support for SVG files
- Add logos to QR codes


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Code Reader free?

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

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

Code Reader is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Code Reader averages 4.6 from 243 ratings.

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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; Code Reader does not.

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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Code Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Code Reader on September 18, 2026.

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