Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs Clipbox QR code 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

Clipbox QR code reader

Easily read QR codes from your camera or photo library. Create custom, colorful QR codes with background images to share your SNS profiles. Save and share your creations across various platforms.

Highlights
  • QR code reader via camera
  • Read QR from camera roll
  • Flashlight support
  • Scan history
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decorate QR codes with images and colors
  • Share generated QR codes
Features
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"Clipbox QR", a latest app from official series of "Clipbox" which downloaded over 23 million in Japan, is finally launched! "Clipbox QR" is an app specialized for reading and creating QR code. You can create your own colorful and engaging QR code with background image, that makes sharing your SNS profile convinient and easier. ------------------------------------------ Main functions · QR code reader (camera reading) · Read QR code from camera roll · Flashlight on while reading · Scan history ■ QR code creating function · Generate QR code · Decorate QR code - Background image setting - Change shape - Change color · Share the generated QR code (deco QR) to various SNSs · Save to camera roll * QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE. * Your deco QR might not be able to read by other QR code reader app due to the difference in performance.

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
Clipbox QR code reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Clipbox QR code reader at 5.0 against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's 4.4. Clipbox QR code reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Simple QR/Barcode Reader's advantage is ratings volume (256 vs 2). On price, review sentiment 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. Clipbox QR code reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Clipbox QR code reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple QR/Barcode Reader has 256 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 76% of Clipbox QR code reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, Clipbox QR code reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus Clipbox QR code reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderClipbox QR code reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.KGC

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

All ratings256 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

Clipbox QR code reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
None

Clipbox QR code 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 Clipbox QR code reader free?
Clipbox QR code reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or Clipbox QR code reader?
Clipbox QR code reader is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Clipbox QR code reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or Clipbox QR code reader have ads?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader shows ads; Clipbox QR code reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or Clipbox QR code reader?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and Clipbox QR code reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clipbox QR code reader on October 24, 2026.

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