Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs QRcode Reader

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

QRcode Reader

Instantly scan QR codes and generate your own with this user-friendly utility. Save your scan history and directly access websites or apps based on the scanned content. Ideal for beginners and experienced users alike.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • Read from camera or camera roll
  • Save scan history
  • Direct access to websites and apps
  • Generate QR codes
  • Optimized actions for content
Features
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A free QR code reader that can read the application immediately after launching. You can read and save History. It's an easy-to-use and recommended free app! ■ Main features · It can be read immediately after launching the application · You can read the QR code from both camera and camera roll · The history of the scanned QR code is saved · You can immediately access safari, chrome, LINE · Automatically display optimized actions for loaded content · QR code application popular also for beginners · Generate QR Code It is designed with awareness of simplicity, convenience, fast reading, with functions not included in the standard. It is an app that is worth of installing it for iPhone for the time being

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
QRcode Reader1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRcode Reader at none against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's 1. QRcode Reader also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). Simple QR/Barcode Reader's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (256 vs 77). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple QR/Barcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QRcode Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple QR/Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 77 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of QRcode Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, QRcode Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus QRcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderQRcode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings) — better4.2 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Katoh Atsushi

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

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

QRcode Reader

All ratings77 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
None

QRcode Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple QR/Barcode Reader free?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRcode Reader free?
QRcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QRcode Reader?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while QRcode Reader averages 4.2 from 77 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QRcode Reader have ads?
Both Simple QR/Barcode Reader and QRcode Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QRcode Reader?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and QRcode Reader every 9 days. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and QRcode Reader on September 26, 2026.

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