Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs Pretty GS1 Barcode 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

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

This utility app decodes GS1 barcodes, displaying details like GTIN, expiration dates, and lot numbers. It allows users to save scan history, share barcode data, and generate barcode images. Supports a wide range of barcode types and GS1 application identifiers.

Highlights
  • Scan all common barcodes
  • View GS1 barcode details
  • Save scan history
  • Share barcodes
  • Generate barcode images
  • Import barcodes from gallery
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Probably the most beautiful pure GS1 Barcode Scanner, with an easy to use, functional design. See all contents of GS1 barcodes and share them with others. The App will show the contents of any GS1 Barcode, like the GTIN, Expiration Date, Lot or Serial Number. These barcodes are often used on products in B2B areas like the healthcare industry. Have a history of all scanned barcodes and share them with other applications or people, by using the Pretty GS1 Scanner. Features: - Scan all common Barcode - See Details of GS1 Barcodes - Save a History of your scans - Share Barcodes with other Apps - Generates the scanned barcode as an image - Export the Barcodes - Shows all highlighted Application Identifier and Group Separator in the Raw Barcode - Import Barcode from the Gallery - Dark Mode Support - Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch The app can scan the following barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Data Matrix, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF417, ITF14, Interleaved 2 of 5 codes The following GS1 Application Identifiers are supported: - (00) Serial Shipping Container Code - (01) GTIN - (02) GTIN of contained Trade Items - (10) Lot Number - (11) Production Date - (12) Due Date - (13) Packaging Date - (15) Best Before Date - (17) Expiration Date - (20) Product Variant - (21) Serial Number - (22) Secondary Data Fields - (30) Count of Items - (37) Number of Units Contained - (310) Product Weight in KG - (23n) Lot Number of N - (240) Additional Product Identification - (241) Customer Part Number - (242) Made to Order Variation Number - (250) Secondary Serial Number - (251) Reference to Source Entity - (392) Price - Single Monetary Area - (393) Price and ISO - (395) Price per UOM - (422) Country of Origin - (714) National Healthcare Reimbursement Number AIM

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at Free against Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's $1.99. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 32) and device support (4 vs 2). Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download; Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $1.99 up front. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 4.6 for Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 32, 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 83% of Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsToni Dominik Hoffmann

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%

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

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

Pretty GS1 Barcode 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
None

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner free?
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 94K and 32 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner on September 13, 2026.

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