Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs Scanner app

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

Scanner app

This utility app functions as an all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. It offers rapid scanning capabilities, offline functionality, and a history log of all scanned items. The app supports various QR code types, including WiFi, email, and contact information.

Highlights
  • All-in-one QR, barcode, and document scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Scan history saved
  • Flashlight support for dark environments
  • Decode WiFi, email, phone, and location QR codes
Features
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Scan all QR code, barcodes and documents! Features: * All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types * Documents scanner: scans any paper document * History of scanned QR & barcodes, documents * Rapid scan * Internet connection is not required for scanning * Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark * Scan history saved The barcode can be searched in browsers, as well as copied/sent. Scanner decodes information from 2-D codes such as: * WiFi with ability to join network * email (matmsg, mailto, smtp): send email * phone number (tel, sms, smsto): call or send sms * GEO location: show location on map or open in Apple Maps or Google Maps * Link: open inside the app, open in browsers * Contact (VCard): create new contact or update existing one A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now! In case of any ideas on how to improve the app please contact us through email: stargo.apps@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/terms-of-service

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
Scanner app4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and Scanner app both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Scanner app's. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (94K vs 172). 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 Scanner app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 Scanner app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 172, 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 50% of Scanner app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, Scanner app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus Scanner app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・Scanner app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.5 (172 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better172
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsRoman Sorochak

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%

Scanner app

All ratings166 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Scanner app

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
3 purchases

Scanner app

Subscriptions2
  • QR Scanner monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • QR Scanner yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Scanner PRO$0.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanner app free?
Scanner app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Scanner app?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Scanner app averages 4.5 from 172 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Scanner app have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and Scanner app show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Scanner app?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scanner app every 4 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scanner app on September 3, 2026.

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