Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ vs QR Code. Scanner & Reader App

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. Scanner & Reader App

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes using your phone's camera or from your media library. This user-friendly app offers simple navigation and an intuitive design for decoding information.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan barcodes
  • Use camera for scanning
  • Scan from media library
  • Intuitive design
  • Easy navigation
Features
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Easily scan any QR code or barcode. Our app is incredibly user-friendly. Simply use your phone's camera to scan and decode QR codes or barcodes. The quickest and simplest way to scan any QR code or barcode. Enjoy an intuitive design and easy navigation. Scan QR codes and barcodes using your camera or from your media library. Download the app now and transform your mobile device into a versatile scanner! Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of each current subscription period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u7avf7zqb6QXwfo5v7HfEeS87byCuHVPGpkG1bAgih4/edit Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w6rS7PyofepwgwdlEQAHAIs-3bvlnxZ1F6M2mgJs6V4/edit

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens
QR Code. Scanner & Reader App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ at 81% against QR Code. Scanner & Reader App's 0%. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ also leads on ratings volume (94K vs 19) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). QR Code. Scanner & Reader App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

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. Scanner & Reader App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 19, 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 0% of QR Code. Scanner & Reader App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code. Scanner & Reader App daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ versus QR Code. Scanner & Reader App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・QR Code. Scanner & Reader App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (94K ratings) — better4.3 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings94K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTeaCappsAdriano Fazzari

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. Scanner & Reader App

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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. Scanner & Reader App

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

QR Code. Scanner & Reader App

Subscriptions1
  • Qr Code Reader Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code. Scanner & Reader App free?
QR Code. Scanner & Reader App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code. Scanner & Reader App?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 94K ratings, while QR Code. Scanner & Reader App averages 4.3 from 19 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code. Scanner & Reader App have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; QR Code. Scanner & Reader App does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ or QR Code. Scanner & Reader App?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code. Scanner & Reader App daily. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code. Scanner & Reader App on August 12, 2026.

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