Bar vs QR Barcode Scanner Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
QR Barcode Scanner Maker
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QR Barcode Scanner is a simple tool for scanning, generating, and managing QR codes, barcodes, and common matrix code formats. Use it for product labels, inventory notes, tickets, logistics codes, membership IDs, links, and everyday text. Single scan and batch scan histories are kept separate, so records stay easy to review and clear. Key features: - Scan QR codes, barcodes, PDF417, Aztec, and Data Matrix - Generate QR codes and common barcode formats - Continuous batch scanning - Duplicate handling in batch mode - Copy, share, clear, and export scan records - Switch the app language inside the app The app is designed for quick, focused scanning without account sign-in or data collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Barcode Scanner Maker at none against Bar's shown. QR Barcode Scanner Maker also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 20 months). Bar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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.
Bar ships an update every 20 months, QR Barcode Scanner Maker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bar | QR Barcode Scanner Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aishvarya Sadasivam | 焕勇 周 |
In-app purchases
Bar
No in-app purchases
QR Barcode Scanner Maker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Bar free?
Is QR Barcode Scanner Maker free?
Do Bar or QR Barcode Scanner Maker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Bar or QR Barcode Scanner Maker?
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