Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs Barcode Generator & Scanner

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

Barcode Generator & Scanner

Easily scan and create various barcode formats for goods, documents, and more. Features an intuitive interface and integrated search for quick information retrieval.

Highlights
  • Scan various barcode formats
  • Generate custom barcodes
  • Integrated web search (Google, Bing, etc.)
  • User-friendly interface
  • Supports EAN-13, UPC-A, Code 128, and more
Features
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Barcode Generator & Scanner is a user-friendly and feature-rich application that allows you to both scan and create a variety of barcode formats including EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF 417, Code 128 and a lot others. With our application, you can easily scan barcodes of goods, documents or any other objects, and also create your own barcodes for various purposes. BARCODE SCAN Barcode Generator & Scanner provides fast and accurate scanning of various barcode formats, allowing you to access the information you need instantly. CREATING BARCODES The application also allows you to generate your own barcodes for various purposes, be it product labeling, document identification or any other needs. SEARCH You can easily use the built-in search feature of Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, and Yahoo to find more information about products or objects scanned using the app. INTUITIVE INTERFACE The user-friendly and easy-to-use interface makes working with Barcode Generator & Scanner enjoyable and efficient for users of all skill levels. Barcode Generator & Scanner is the ideal choice for those looking for an all-in-one barcode scanning and generation solution that provides convenience and functionality in one application. Terms of Use : https://diagonal.is/barcode-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
Barcode Generator & Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 4.6 against Barcode Generator & Scanner's 4.1. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (94K vs 8). Barcode Generator & Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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 Barcode Generator & Scanner 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

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 8, 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 Barcode Generator & Scanner'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, Barcode Generator & Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus Barcode Generator & Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・Barcode Generator & Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsRufat Babayev

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%

Barcode Generator & Scanner

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 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

Barcode Generator & Scanner

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

Barcode Generator & Scanner

One-time1
  • Barcode PRO$2.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Generator & Scanner free?
Barcode Generator & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Generator & Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while Barcode Generator & Scanner averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Generator & Scanner have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; Barcode Generator & Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or Barcode Generator & Scanner?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode Generator & Scanner every 9 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Barcode Generator & Scanner on September 6, 2026.

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