Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

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 Barcode Scanner & Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or videos. Extract website URLs, phone numbers, and more. Browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned codes with batch scanning support.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera, photos, or videos
  • Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more
  • Directly browse websites, make calls, send emails from codes
  • Scan history access
  • Batch scanning functionality
  • Supports a wide range of code types
Features
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Experience the ultimate QR and Barcode Scanner app that sets the standard for simplicity, performance, and versatility. Unlock a world of valuable information with just a camera, image, or video on your device. Easily extract a wide range of useful details such as website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and much more. Effortlessly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from the scanned codes. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Scan QR codes and Barcodes using your device's camera, photos, or even videos. • Conveniently access your scan history and revisit previous codes whenever needed. • Seamlessly browse websites, make calls, send emails, connect to hotspots, and more, based on the scanned codes. • Enjoy uninterrupted scanning with batch scanning functionality. All codes will be automatically saved to your History. • Supports a comprehensive range of code types. See the full list in the supported codes section. -- SUPPORTED CODES -- • QR • Codabar • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • ITF • UPC-A • UPC-E • Aztec • Data Matrix • PDF417 -- SUPPORTED CODE CONTENT -- • Website URLs • Text • Map • Hotspot Wifi • Phone • Email • Bitcoin -- FEEDBACK -- We value your suggestions and feedback immensely. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at feedback@zatech.nl. If you love using our app, we would greatly appreciate your review and rating on the App Store! Terms & Conditions http://zatech.nl/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy http://zatech.nl/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 81% against QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's 0%. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (94K vs 60). On price, update cadence, 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 Barcode Scanner & Reader 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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Barcode Scanner & Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Barcode Scanner & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Barcode Scanner & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.0 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better60
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB25 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsMaarten Meijer

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

All ratings93,949 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,741 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.1%

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

All ratings60 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

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 Barcode Scanner & Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Barcode Scanner & Reader free?
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Barcode Scanner & Reader averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader monthly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on October 15, 2026 and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader on July 27, 2026.

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