Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QRCode

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

QRCode

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with an intuitive interface. Automatically save your scan history across Apple devices and create your own QR codes to share via various platforms. Access the scanner and history even faster with a home screen widget.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Automatic history saving
  • Cross-device history sync
  • QR code creation
  • Export and share QR codes
  • Home screen widget
Features
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My Simple QR-Code Reader is the must-have app for your iPhone. My Simple QR-Code Reader's intuitive, easy-to-use interface lets you quickly scan QR-Codes and barcodes and instantly access their content. Keep track of all your scanned QR Codes and barcodes by automatically saving them in your history. This history is synchronised with all your Apple devices. With My Simple QR-Code Reader, you can also easily and simply create a QR Code by entering the URL of your website, social network or event that you want to share. You can then export it and share it on flyers, a website, your social networks, by email, artwork and more. Don't forget to install the Widget on your iPhone for even quicker access to My Simple QR-Code Reader's scanner and history. Download My Simple QR-Code Reader now to scan endless QR Codes and barcodes! QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QRCode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 94K against QRCode's 13. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). 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 QRCode 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 4.7 for QRCode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 13, 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 88% of QRCode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QRCode monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QRCode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QRCode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsNBApps

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%

QRCode

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

QRCode

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

QRCode

One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRCode free?
QRCode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRCode?
QRCode is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QRCode averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRCode have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QRCode show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRCode?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRCode monthly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and QRCode on September 16, 2026.

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