Barcode scan vs QRApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode scan
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Barcode Scan-Easy: The ultimate fast, reliable, and automatic barcode and QR code reader for your iPhone. Just point and scan. Whether you're tracking inventory, price-checking in a store, or just need a QR code opened instantly, this app provides results with unmatched speed and simplicity. Powerful Features for Power Users: Lightning-Fast Scanning: Instantly scan Barcodes and QR Codes with speed and accuracy. Bulk Mode (Shop Ready): Ideal for retail or inventory, scan multiple items back-to-back without manual resetting. Scan from Camera Roll: Don't rescan! Import existing images from your photos to read codes. Automated Scanner: Open the app and the scanner is ready to goβno extra taps required. Complete History: All your scan results are saved automatically for easy review and reference. Effortless Sharing: Quickly share scan results, links, and text with a single tap. Barcode Scan-Easy is the indispensable tool that makes frustrating scanning a thing of the past. Download now and experience the difference!
QRApp
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QRApp is a 2D code scanner for iPhone. Its main purpose is to scan and discover the contents of QR codes. Very fast scanning of QR codes, Data Matrix, Aztec codes, PDF417 and barcodes
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QRApp at none against Barcode scan's shown. QRApp also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 114 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode scan ships an update every 114 months, QRApp every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode scan | QRApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 114 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan | Sofia Novikova |
In-app purchases
Barcode scan
No in-app purchases
QRApp
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode scan free?
Is QRApp free?
Do Barcode scan or QRApp have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode scan or QRApp?
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