Comparison

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

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

Barcode Reader & QR Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, from product information to contact details. This multilingual tool supports multiple languages and offers a history of all your scans.

Highlights
  • QR code scanner
  • Product barcode scanner
  • QR code generator
  • Product barcode generator
  • Multiple language support
  • Scan history
  • Generate vCard, URL, Email QR codes
Features
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Barcode reader and QR code scanner is an app that helps you to make your life easier. Barcode reader and QR Code scanner has the following features - • Multiple language support • QR scanner • Product barcode scanner • QR code generator • Product barcode generator • Supporting QR vCard, Contacts, Email, URL, and many more • Can call, send SMS, navigate, and more features to any contact • History page - contain all your scan history By using the phone's camera, our barcode reader will quickly scan and recognize the information of the barcode. The best thing is that our QR Code reader app is Free, Fast, Secure, Easy and you can use it without limits! QR & Barcode Scanner can scan and read all types of QR codes and barcodes including- • Text • URL • ISB • Product • Contact • Calendar • Email • Location • Wi-Fi In QR & Barcode Scanner even for scanning coupons codes for discounts and save some money. With Barcode and QR code generator you can generate your own WIFI QR code to give your guests instead of typing it, you also can generate coupons and give customers or just make a business card by creating your own vCard. QR & Barcode Generator can generate many types of QR codes and bar codes including- • Text • URL • ISB • Product • Contact • Calendar • Email • Location • Wi-Fi Introducing the ultimate all-in-one scanning and generating app that will simplify your daily tasks - the Multilingual QR & Barcode Scanner! With its diverse and powerful features, this app is a must-have for anyone who wants to easily scan and generate codes in multiple languages. In addition to its language support, the Multilingual QR & Barcode Scanner is also equipped with a powerful QR scanner that can quickly and accurately scan any QR code you come across. Whether you're scanning a code for a discount, entering a contest, or simply trying to access a website, this app can handle it all. But that's not all! This app also comes with a product barcode scanner that allows you to easily and quickly scan any barcode on a product. This is particularly useful when you're shopping and want to quickly look up product information, prices, or reviews. And if you ever need to generate a QR code or product barcode yourself, this app has got you covered with its QR code and product barcode generator. The Multilingual QR & Barcode Scanner also supports a wide variety of QR codes, including vCards, contacts, emails, URLs, and more. This means that with just a simple scan, you can quickly add new contacts to your address book, open up a website, or send an email. And if you ever need to contact someone you've scanned, this app can help with that too! You can easily call, send SMS messages, navigate, and access other features for any contact you've scanned. Finally, the Multilingual QR & Barcode Scanner includes a history page that stores all of your scan history. This means that you can easily access and review any codes you've scanned in the past, making it easy to keep track of your activity. In summary, the Multilingual QR & Barcode Scanner is the ultimate app for anyone who wants a powerful, versatile, and easy-to-use scanning and generating tool. With its support for multiple languages, powerful scanning and generating features, and easy contact management, this app is sure to become your go-to tool for all things code-related. Scan product bar codes with QR & Barcode Scanner and compare prices with online prices to save money. QR & Barcode Scanner is the only QR code/barcode scanner you'll ever need. Privacy Policy: https://www.yalintech.com/privacy_policy_barcodeScanner.html Terms Of Use: https://www.yalintech.com/terms-of-use-barcodescanner Our site: https://www.yalintech.com/ support: support@yalintech.com We will appreciate any positive feedback. thanks a lot! :-)

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
Barcode Reader & QR Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 94K against Barcode Reader & QR Generator's 5. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Barcode Reader & QR Generator's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). 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 Barcode Reader & QR Generator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Reader & QR Generator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode Reader & QR Generator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus Barcode Reader & QR Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・Barcode Reader & QR Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better5
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, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsYalintech

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%

Barcode Reader & QR Generator

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Barcode Reader & QR Generator

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
4 purchases

Barcode Reader & QR Generator

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Monthly - 3 Days Free Trail3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$10.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Reader & QR Generator free?
Barcode Reader & QR Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Reader & QR Generator?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Barcode Reader & QR Generator averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Reader & QR Generator have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and Barcode Reader & QR Generator show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Reader & QR Generator?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode Reader & QR Generator every 2 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Barcode Reader & QR Generator on August 27, 2026.

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