Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QRReader

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

QRReader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to quickly access information. Create and share your own QR codes, and archive your scan history. An optional premium upgrade unlocks all features and future updates.

Highlights
  • QR Code Scanner
  • Barcode Scanner
  • Create QR Codes
  • Share QR Codes
  • Auto Scan
  • CSV Export
  • Scan History Archive
Features
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Welcome to QR Reader, the most simple & easy QR Reader - download now for FREE! With powerful features : - QR Code Scanner - Create your own QR Codes - Barcode Scanner - Share QR Codes - Auto Scan - CSV Export Scan any QR code and get the information you need fast! Create and share QR Codes for yourself and friends! Archive and save all QR Codes you have ever scanned or created. Upgrade to QR Reader Plus for exclusive features: ◎ Unlock all features and enjoy future updates by becoming a QR Reader Plus member. ◎ Choose between weekly,monthly or annual subscriptions, with payment charged to your iTunes account. Auto-renewal will be enabled and charged within 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. You can manage auto-renewal settings by going to "Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions" on your device. ◎ Alternatively, make a one-time purchase for lifetime access to QR Reader Plus, including all future updates. Terms of Service: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/941770d9-281c-49ed-bff1-bcb5d690c5b5 Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/13281677-6b08-4d9e-87d4-0501441a9bd0

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QRReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 4.6 against QRReader's 3.6. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 5) and device support (4 vs 2). QRReader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). 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 QRReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s written reviews are positive against 100% of QRReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QRReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QRReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QRReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCapps上海聚鹏科技有限公司

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%

QRReader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews11 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

QRReader

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
4 purchases

QRReader

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Membership7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Membership$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Membership$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime premium membership$39.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRReader free?
QRReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRReader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QRReader averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRReader have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ and QRReader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QRReader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRReader fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 25, 2026 and QRReader on September 19, 2026.

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