Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Scanner and 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

QR Scanner and Generator

Easily scan and generate various types of QR codes and barcodes. Organize your codes in folders, perform batch actions like sharing and printing, and compare product prices online. Supports multiple languages and offers advanced features for contacts and Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Scan and generate QR codes and barcodes
  • Batch actions for sharing and printing
  • Organize codes in custom folders
  • Generate Wi-Fi, vCard, and coupon codes
  • Compare product prices online
  • History of all scans
  • Multiple language support
Features
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• Scan and generate barcodes and do batch actions on them. Batch actions include sharing, download all your data, printing barcodes, and much more • Organize all barcodes and QR codes in custom folders • QR scanner • 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 • Multiple language support 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 Barcode Manager is Free, Fast, Secure, Easy and you can use it without limits! Barcode Manager can scan and read all types of QR codes and bar codes including- • Text • URL • ISB • Product • Contact • Calendar • Email • Location • Wi-Fi with Barcode Manager 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 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: http://www.yalintech.com/privacy_policy_barcodeManager.html Terms Of Use: http://www.yalintech.com/terms_of_use_barcodemanager.html Our site: http://www.yalintech.com/ Support: yalintech@gmail.com. We will appreciate any positive feedback. thanks a lot! :-)

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Scanner and Generator at none against QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s shown. QR Scanner and Generator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s advantage is ratings volume (94K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Scanner and Generator sells 3 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 Scanner and Generator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Scanner and Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Scanner and Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Scanner and Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings94K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsYalintech

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

All ratings93,949 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,735 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%

QR Scanner and Generator

All ratings2 ratings
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

QR Scanner and 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
3 purchases

QR Scanner and Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 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 QR Scanner and Generator free?
QR Scanner and Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner and Generator?
QR Scanner and Generator is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Scanner and Generator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner and Generator have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; QR Scanner and Generator does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Scanner and Generator?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Scanner and Generator fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 29, 2026 and QR Scanner and Generator on June 11, 2026.

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