Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Code Reader +ㅤ

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 Code Reader +ㅤ

Easily scan and generate QR codes and various barcode types. Access product information, including nutrition and prices, or create custom codes with logos and colors. Manage your scan history and share generated codes.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Get food and product info
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save and share QR codes
  • Scan history
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
Features
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Scan & generate QR Codes and Barcodes. Quickly access food & product info. SCAN - Scan all types of QR codes like links, contacts, events, locations, Wifi and many more - Scan food products and get nutrition info - Look up product info & prices - Scan history - Many supported types: QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13 and more GENERATE - Create your own QR Codes - A wide range of types: Contacts, URLs, Phone, Location, Wifi, Mail, etc - Customization codes with color, logos, emojis and more - Save, print & share your QR Codes SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Code Reader +ㅤ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 81% against QR Code Reader +ㅤ's 40%. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 192) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Code Reader +ㅤ sells 2 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 Code & Barcode Scanner ・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 40% of QR Code Reader +ㅤ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader +ㅤ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Code Reader +ㅤ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Code Reader +ㅤ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.3 (192 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better192
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, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB48 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsRocket Apps GmbH

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%

QR Code Reader +ㅤ

All ratings192 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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 Code Reader +ㅤ

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

QR Code Reader +ㅤ

Subscriptions2
  • Rocket Apps PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader +ㅤ free?
QR Code Reader +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Reader +ㅤ?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Code Reader +ㅤ averages 4.3 from 192 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Reader +ㅤ have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Code Reader +ㅤ show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code Reader +ㅤ?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader +ㅤ monthly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and QR Code Reader +ㅤ on September 5, 2026.

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