QR Reader vs QR code Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader
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QR Code Reader is the fastest and most user-friendly QR code scanner available. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod came with a built-in scanner, this would be it. Quick Scan helps you scan all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. -- Scan BarCodes,QR Codes Faster -- Scan from Camera Roll -- Automate Scanner -- Share Scan results -- Save history + csv data exports -- Bulk Mode ( Like in Shop) -- French, Spanish and English
QR code Barcode Scanner
This free utility scans and decodes QR codes and barcodes in various formats. It also allows for the creation of QR codes for websites, contacts, and more. Features include gallery scanning, flashlight support, and bulk scanning mode.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Create QR codes for various data types
- Scan from gallery
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- History review
- Bulk scan mode
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It is a free code reader (code scanner) to help decode QR code and barcode in all kinds and in all formats. It is powerful enough to support creating QR code of website, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, telephone number, E-mail, SMS, personal card, payment, etc. Support all QR code and barcode formats Comprehensive functions for generating QR codes Support to scan QR code and barcode from the gallery Use a flashlight to scan in the dark place Review history and scan and create Turn on/off sound and vibration Bulk scan mode to scan and save continuously To use the QR and barcode scanner, you need to authorize the permission of the camera and storage （camera for scanning and storage for reading contacts...）Your privacy will be completely safe. If you need a QR code scanner, download this simple and convenient QR Code Scanner now for free. Have a try, you won't regret it.If you have any problem when using this QR scanner(Barcode scanner, please contact us with email. We will help you solve problems as soon as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Reader at every 3 weeks against QR code Barcode Scanner's every 2 months. On price, ads, 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 Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, QR code Barcode Scanner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader | QR code Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Coocent Ltd. |
In-app purchases
QR Reader
No in-app purchases
QR code Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Reader free?
Is QR code Barcode Scanner free?
Do QR Reader or QR code Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Reader or QR code Barcode Scanner?
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