Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs The QR Code 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

The QR Code Reader

This utility scans QR codes and barcodes quickly and efficiently. It works offline, respects user privacy by not collecting data, and offers features like scan history and QR code generation. Advanced options include exporting history and batch scanning.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused (no data collection)
  • Scan history
  • QR code generation
  • Export scan history (PRO)
  • Batch scanning (PRO)
Features
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Simple and easy QR Code & Barcode scanner: - Advertisement free - Works offline - Respects your privacy: Data Not Collected - Scan QR Codes, Barcodes - See the history of your scanned codes - Generate QR codes - Export scan history (PRO) - Batch scan (PRO) Code types: - QR codes - Aztec - Data Matrix - Barcodes (Code 39, Code 39 Mod43, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, ITF-14)

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
The QR Code Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The QR Code Reader at none against QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s shown. The QR Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 81%). QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (94K vs 8). On price, rating, 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 The QR Code 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ against 4.6 for The QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of The QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, The QR Code Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus The QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・The QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsAdam Feher

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%

The QR Code Reader

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
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

The QR Code 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

The QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Pro Reader$4.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The QR Code Reader free?
The QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or The QR Code Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and The QR Code Reader are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 94K and 8 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or The QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; The QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or The QR Code Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and The QR Code Reader every 4 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and The QR Code Reader on August 27, 2026.

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