Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Bot

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 Bot

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various situations. Access detailed information, maintain a scan history, and create unlimited custom codes. Offers a PRO subscription for an ad-free experience with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Generate unlimited QR codes
  • Scan all barcode types
  • Detailed data cards for scans
  • Scan history
  • Batch QR scanning
  • Export and share codes
Features
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QR Code Scanner for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Fast batch QR scan QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes for many situation - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1 Month (3 days trial), 1 year (3 days tria) - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of service: https://www.code4flutter.in/com/terms-qr/ Privacy policy: https://www.code4flutter.in/privacy-qr/

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Bot3 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Bot both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 33% of QR Bot's. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 29) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Bot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 29, 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 33% of QR Bot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Bot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Bot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.4 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better29
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsPetr Polasek

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 Bot

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

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 Bot

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 Bot

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Plan3 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 Bot free?
QR Bot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Bot?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Bot averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Bot have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QR Bot show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Bot?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Bot every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Bot on September 7, 2026.

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