QR Code Reader vs WS Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with your iPhone camera. Access your scan history, scan from photos, and use a flashlight for dark environments. Share your scanned items easily.
- Automatic camera activation
- Scan from photo library
- Scan history access
- Flashlight for low light
- Barcode scanning support
- Share scan history
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QR Code Reader for iPhone is a free and handy QR code scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts automatically when you launch the app. - Scan images directly from your photo library. - Quickly access your scan history. - Includes a light button for scanning in the dark. - Also supports barcode scanning. - Share your scan history list. * You can scan a large number of barcodes or QR codes and send them all at once. [Notes] Be sure to allow the QR Code Reader app to access your camera when you launch it. If the screen appears dark on startup, go to [Settings] → [Privacy & Security] → [Camera], and turn on [QR Code Reader].
WS Barcode Scanner
Easily scan multiple barcodes and compile them into a list. Send your scanned data directly via email for convenient record-keeping and sharing.
- Barcode scanning
- Batch scanning
- Email export
- List compilation
- Simple interface
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This app is for anyone that wants to scan a series of barcodes and email them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: WS Barcode Scanner at none against QR Code Reader's shown. WS Barcode Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 2 months, WS Barcode Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | WS Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (160K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 160K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Komorebi Inc. | Virgo Development |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
WS Barcode Scanner
Bugs and requests
QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Scanning not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to save and organize scanned data
- Integration with other apps or services
- More customization options
WS Barcode Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
WS Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code Reader free?
Is WS Barcode Scanner free?
Do QR Code Reader or WS Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or WS Barcode Scanner?
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