Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs eScanner

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

Head to head
About

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

This app quickly and accurately scans QR codes and barcodes using your smartphone's camera. It offers simple operation, saves scan history, and provides relevant actions based on scanned content. Advertisements can be removed with a purchase.

Highlights
  • Fast and accurate scanning
  • Scan from photos
  • Simple one-tap operation
  • Scan history and favorites
  • Automatic action based on content
  • Hide advertisements with purchase
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Simple and efficient QR/Barcode Reader Simple and efficient QR/Barcode Reader is a simple yet efficient QR code scanner with minimum amount of functions! The barcode reading applications we offer from mediaseek.inc have achieved more than 20 million smart phone users around the world and has been in the high rank in the Free and Popular convenient applications. ◆◆Characteristics of the Simple and efficient QR/Barcode Reader◆◆ 【1】Fast! Accurate! Precision Reading! Our app can read any kind of QR code you want to scan wherever you are. If you have problems scanning a designed QR code with other apps, we recommend our app! If you have a barcode image on your smartphone photo album, you can bring it up and import it without using the camera. 【2】Simple and easy to handle! Tap once to start up the app and it automatically starts scanning the code you apply to the reader. ◆◆Here’s some descriptions of our app◆◆ □Scan Simply hold the QR code or barcode over to the reader and it will read them straight away. Control focus by tapping the screen. □History Our app automatically saves QR codes and barcodes you scan in the History. If you want to store the relevant information of a code without deleting, simply add to your Favorite lists. This way, the information will stay in your app. □After scanning We provide all relevant information associated with the code you scan. For example,  ・URL information…open up web browser  ・Text…Open up search  ・e-mail address…open up mailer  ・barcode…open up a shopping website search. □Setting ・Vibration: You can choose from setting whether to have a vibration sounds after scanning a code or not. □Hiding Advertisement If you want to hide advertisements, it is possible to hide them with some charge. ◆◆Word description◆◆ ・What is QR code? It is 2D barcode that hold much longer data than normal barcode like UPC code. If your cellphone can read QR code, you may not need to type long web site address or people’s information. Most cellphones with camera in Japan have QR code readers in it. ・What is barcode? In Japan, it is known as Japanese Article Number and in Europe it is the EAN code (European Article Number). Also in America and Canada, it is known as UPC (Universal Product Code). It is used for POS system, for recording number of items or shipping control items in the world.

About

eScanner

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to access website URLs, product information, or text. This utility also allows you to create your own QR codes and access a history of your scans.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatically open website URLs
  • Gather product information
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Access scan history
  • Read codes from camera roll
  • Flashlight for low light
Features
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eScanner is the all-in-one QR code and barcode app for iPhone and iPad. Scan instantly, generate codes for WiFi, contacts, events, and more — then export your history as CSV or PDF. SCAN - QR codes, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix - Import from your photo library — no camera required - Flashlight support for dark environments - Batch mode: scan multiple codes without stopping - Pinch-to-zoom and macro camera support CREATE - QR codes from any URL, text, WiFi, vCard, location, calendar event, crypto - Code 128 barcodes - Save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, and Mail HISTORY - Every scan and generated code saved automatically - Export as CSV spreadsheet or PDF report - Search, copy, share, or open links with one tap PREMIUM - Remove ads - Unlock full access to all features Simple, fast, and reliable — the only QR and barcode tool you'll ever need.

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
eScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eScanner at 4.8 against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's 4.4. Simple QR/Barcode Reader's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 20). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple QR/Barcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and eScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple QR/Barcode Reader has 256 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, eScanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus eScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReadereScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings256 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Eyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

All ratings256 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

eScanner

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
1 purchases

eScanner

One-time1
  • eScanner Version Full$1.99

Questions

Is Simple QR/Barcode Reader free?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is eScanner free?
eScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or eScanner?
eScanner is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while eScanner averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or eScanner have ads?
Both Simple QR/Barcode Reader and eScanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or eScanner?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and eScanner every 5 months. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and eScanner on September 15, 2026.

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