QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
QR Code Reader
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with lightning-fast technology. Access product details, menus, and exclusive content by simply pointing your camera. Discover more about your surroundings with an intuitive and accurate scanning experience.
- Lightning-fast QR and barcode scanning
- Instant access to product details and menus
- Scan codes from various sources
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Accurate and reliable results
- Unlock exclusive content
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CodeScan is the ultimate QR and barcode scanner app, designed to help you explore and discover the world around you. With lightning-fast scanning technology, you can scan codes in seconds and unlock a world of possibilities. Whether you're shopping online, exploring new places, or just want to learn more about the world around you, CodeScan makes it easy. Simply point your camera at any code and CodeScan will do the rest, giving you instant access to product details, menus, exclusive content, and more. CodeScan is easy to use, with a clean and intuitive interface that makes scanning codes a breeze. You can scan codes from anywhere, whether it's in a store, at a museum, or even in a magazine. And with our advanced scanning technology, you can be sure that you'll get accurate and reliable results every time. Discover the world with CodeScan today and unlock a world of possibilities! ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a CodeScan Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader at none against QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s shown. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (94K vs 51). 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
Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (94K ratings) — better | 4.4 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 94K — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TeaCapps | MasterMind Software LLC |
Customer experience
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
QR Code Reader
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 Code Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
- Pro version$3.991 Month
- Pro Version$10.99
- Pro Version$14.99
QR Code Reader
- CodeScan Pro$2.991 Month
- CodeScan Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- CodeScan Pro$29.99
Questions
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