Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Code Photo 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 Photo Scanner

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes with a variety of customization options. Link to social media, websites, or payment platforms. Save scan history and utilize batch scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan, read, and generate QR & Barcodes
  • Create custom social media QR codes
  • Customize codes with photos, logos, and colors
  • Link to social media, websites, and payment platforms
  • Create E-Signature QR Codes
  • Save scan history
  • Support batch scanning
Features
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The Ultimate QR Code & Barcode Scanner and Creator! Unlock the power of QR codes and barcodes with the most intuitive and feature-rich app available on iOS. Whether you’re scanning or creating, our app does it all with ease. Features include: Features include: • Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes. • Create your own social media QR codes. • Customise codes with photos, logos & colours. • Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal. • Create E-Signature QR Codes. • Scan history saved. • Support Batch Scan. QR Code Reader Premium Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Weekly & Yearly. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: one week $1.99 USD & one year $19.99 USD. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For further information: Privacy Policy: https://bartraca.wixsite.com/privatevault/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://bartraca.wixsite.com/privatevault/terms-of-service

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Code Photo Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Code Photo Scanner both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 27% of QR Code Photo Scanner's. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 69) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads 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

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 Photo Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for QR Code Photo Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 69, 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 27% of QR Code Photo Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Photo Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Code Photo Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Code Photo Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.7 (69 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better26.7% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better69
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 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsTALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTD

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 Photo Scanner

All ratings69 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.3%

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 Photo 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
2 purchases

QR Code Photo Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • QR Code Reader Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Photo Scanner free?
QR Code Photo Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Photo Scanner?
QR Code Photo Scanner is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Code Photo Scanner averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Photo Scanner have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Code Photo Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Photo Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Photo Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Code Photo Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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