Comparison

Bar vs QRdian

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bar

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. Open links, save your scan history, and share results quickly. This utility works offline and features a simple, user-friendly design for quick access to information.

Highlights
  • Fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Scan QR codes from photos
  • Save scan history
  • Share and open links
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Lightweight and easy to use
Features
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Bar-code Scanner – Quick QR and Barcode Reader Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly with your iPhone’s camera! Open links, save scans, and share results in seconds. Features: * Fast QR and Barcode Scanning – Quick scans for websites, coupons, and more * Scan from Photos – Decode QR codes from your gallery * Save Scan History – Keep track of past scans * Share and Open Links – Easily share results or open web pages * Works Offline – No internet needed for scanning * Lightweight and Easy to Use – Simple, no-fuss design Perfect for: Opening URLs, checking promo codes, sharing contact info, and more! Get Bar-code Scanner – Scan QR codes in a flash

About

QRdian

Features
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HOW TO USE QRDIAN: 1) Scan any QR code with the QRdian app 2) An automatic security scan checks for threats, viruses, fraud, phishing, etc. on the information in the QR code* 3) Get your results - is the URL in the QR safe or not* The interface is really simple - once you get a safe URL, the app shows a button to navigate to that page; otherwise, it doesn't. And we recommend that you don't navigate to a URL that is not safe. If you have any ideas or questions, please email us using the contact form at https://qrdian.ntsratio.com/contact *HIGHER SCANNING TIERS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ACCURACY ON THE FREE VERSION. ONLY HIGHER TIERS HAVE GUARANTEES. TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bar4 screens
QRdian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bar at none against QRdian's 8. Bar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). QRdian's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 20 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. QRdian sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bar asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bar ships an update every 20 months, QRdian every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Bar versus QRdian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarQRdian
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews42.9% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAishvarya SadasivamIsaac Albets Ramonet

In-app purchases

None

Bar

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

QRdian

Subscriptions8
  • BASIC Plan Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Extra Plan Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Premium Plan Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Ultimate Plan Monthly$10.991 Month
  • BASIC Plan Yearly$29.991 Year
  • EXTRA Plan Yearly$79.991 Year
  • PREMIUM Plan Yearly$89.991 Year
  • ULTIMATE Plan Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bar free?
Bar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRdian free?
QRdian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bar or QRdian have ads?
Bar shows ads; QRdian does not.
Which is updated more often, Bar or QRdian?
Bar ships an update every 20 months, and QRdian every 10 days. Most recently, Bar was updated on August 16, 2026 and QRdian on September 12, 2026.

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