Comparison

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

AI QR Code Reader & Generator

Easily create and scan QR codes for various purposes, including WiFi sharing and product information. Convert any data into a scannable code or recognize multiple code types from photos or directly.

Highlights
  • Create and customize QR codes
  • Generate profile codes with links
  • Quickly identify QR codes and barcodes
  • Read barcodes for product prices
  • Scan codes from photos
  • Classify scan results
  • Save code records
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We make the use and spread of QR codes easier and more convenient. The WiFi password at home is too complicated, and it is troublesome for guests to connect to WiFi? With a QR code, it can be easily solved! AI QR helps you convert the WiFi password into a QR code, and guests can directly connect to your WiFi by scanning it. AI QR can convert any information into QR code. Also, it can professionally recognize many types of codes, including QR codes, barcodes, PDF417, Data Matrix, etc. KEY FEATURES: * Create and Customize QR codes * Profile code combining your important links * Quickly identify QR codes and barcodes without clicking any buttons * Read barcodes and get product prices * Select the photo in the album for recognition * Classify scan results * Save all your code records AI QR has more useful features for you to discover! __________________________ Users always come first! [CONTACT US] Email: fpqrcode.reader@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiqrcode Twitter: https://twitter.com/AIqrcode We welcome your valuable feedback. Privacy Policy: http://resource.guansuqx.com/AI_QR/privacy.html Terms of Use: http://resource.guansuqx.com/AI_QR/service.html

Screenshots

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

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 94K against AI QR Code Reader & Generator's 188. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AI QR Code Reader & Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for AI QR Code Reader & Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 188, 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 78% of AI QR Code Reader & Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, AI QR Code Reader & Generator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus AI QR Code Reader & Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・AI QR Code Reader & Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.7 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better78.3% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better188
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB173 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsOfly Tech Group Ltd

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%

AI QR Code Reader & Generator

All ratings188 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.7%

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

AI QR Code Reader & 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
2 purchases

AI QR Code Reader & Generator

Subscriptions2
  • AI QR Pro Weekly$5.997 Days
  • AI QR Pro Weekly$15.991 Month

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AI QR Code Reader & Generator free?
AI QR Code Reader & Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or AI QR Code Reader & Generator?
AI QR Code Reader & Generator is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while AI QR Code Reader & Generator averages 4.7 from 188 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or AI QR Code Reader & Generator have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and AI QR Code Reader & Generator show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or AI QR Code Reader & Generator?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and AI QR Code Reader & Generator fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and AI QR Code Reader & Generator on June 9, 2026.

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