QRCoder vs QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCoder
Easily generate QR codes from any text and scan existing ones with high speed. Share encoded text or open URLs directly from the app. Perfect for quick information sharing and access.
- QR Code Generator
- Fast QR Code Scanner/Reader
- Encode any text into QR Code
- Share decoded text
- Open decoded URLs
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QRCoder is a QR code generator and reader. Enter any text and hit generate button creates QRCode. You can encode any text into QR Code and share it with your friend. QR code scanning and decoding is very fast. Share the decoded text by copy and paste it into other application or open decoded URL by browser. Features: * QR Code Generator Enter any text and hit button generates QR code. " Fast QR Code Scanner/Reader Scan QR code and decode it into text fast. * Share the decoded text Copy and paste decoded text or open decoded URL by browser. QRコードは(株)デンソーウェーブの登録商標です。
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
This utility app quickly scans QR codes using your device's camera. It automatically recognizes codes, directing you to web pages or displaying plain text and phone number information. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.
- Automatic QR code scanning
- Directs to web pages
- Displays text and phone numbers
- Camera-based recognition
- No manual clicks needed
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QR code scanner application. Run the QR code reader and aim at the QR code mark. Once you recognize the QR code, you will be taken to that web page. If the QR code is plain text or phone number information, it will show the QR code text and phone number information. When you aim at the QR mark, the camera will automatically scan and read the QR mark without clicking or needing it. QR Code Reader (Reader) Please use the application well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRCoder at none against QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s shown. QRCoder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QRCoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QRCoder ships an update every 14 months, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) monthly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | QRCoder | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hirokazu murabe | EONSOFT |
Customer experience
QRCoder
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
In-app purchases
QRCoder
No in-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
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