Barcode Reader vs SwiftQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Reader
This utility app offers rapid scanning for both QR codes and standard barcodes using your device's camera or photos. It features automated scanning, bulk scanning capabilities, and the ability to save and export scan history for efficient data management and sharing.
- Quick Scan Technology
- Bulk Mode Scanning
- Automated Scanning
- Scan from Camera or Photos
- Scan History
- CSV Data Export
- Instant Sharing
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Barcode Reader-quickscan: Ultimate Scanner Utility Get the fastest, most powerful scanning tool for all your needs. Barcode Reader-quickscan handles both QR codes and standard barcodes with lightning speed, making it essential for retail, inventory, or personal use. Key Features: • Quick Scan Technology: Scan codes instantly from your camera or photo library. • Bulk Mode: Scan multiple items quickly without interruption—perfect for shop environments or taking inventory. • Automated Scanning: Point and scan without needing to press a button. • Data Management: Save a full history of your scans and easily export data in CSV format for analysis. • Instant Sharing: Quickly share your scan results. Barcode Reader-quickscan is the only scanner you'll ever need—fast, reliable, and powerful!
SwiftQR
Instantly scan and generate QR codes with this powerful utility. It offers rapid code reading, historical saving, and easy creation of your own codes. Enhance your daily interactions with quick access to information embedded in QR codes.
- Fastest QR code reader
- Save scanned codes to history
- Organize historical codes
- Create custom QR codes
- Share generated QR codes
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How many QR codes do we see every day? They are everywhere, from leaflets and magazines to buildings and cars. Wish there could be a faster way to read them? Well wish no more! Leveraging powerful image recognition techniques this is the fastest QR code reader out there. Just give it a try and see for yourself! Plus, all the QR codes will be saved to your history so that you can view them later and organise them. And if all that wasn't enough, you can easily create your own QR codes and share them! Upgrade your QR code scanning experience today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwiftQR at 100% against Barcode Reader's 0%. SwiftQR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 24 months vs every 116 months). Barcode Reader's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On 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
Barcode Reader is free to download; SwiftQR costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Reader ships an update every 116 months, SwiftQR every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader | SwiftQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 116 months | Every 24 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | Pablo Clemente |
Customer experience
Barcode Reader
SwiftQR
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader
No in-app purchases
SwiftQR
No in-app purchases
