Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs 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

QR Code Reader +

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. Get product information, compare prices, and easily create codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, and more. Supports all major code types with unlimited history and batch scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan all major code types
  • Instant product info and price comparison
  • Create and share QR codes
  • Unlimited scan history
  • Batch scanning mode
  • Effortless Wi-Fi connection
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QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner – fast, private, unlimited. Download now for FREE! Why You’ll Love It - Instant Product Info & Deals Compare prices and see product details from Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, Google, and more—all in one place. - Create & Share Codes Easily generate QR codes for Wi-Fi, contacts, websites, messages—you name it. Share them anywhere with a single tap. - Comprehensive Format Support Seamlessly scan or read all major code types (QR, UPC, EAN, code39, code128, pdf417, Aztec, DataMatrix, etc.). - History & Batch Scanning Keep unlimited scan records and use Fast Batch Mode to process multiple codes in seconds. - User-Friendly Interface No extra steps—just point and scan! Key Features - All-in-One Scanner Reads codes from websites, phone numbers, emails, events, social media pages, and more. - Smart Product Lookup Instantly retrieve prices, discounts, payment options, and links for any scanned item. - Unlimited History Store every scan you’ve ever made, and revisit or share anytime. - Effortless Wi-Fi Connection Join networks with one quick scan—no more tedious typing. - Generate Custom Codes From vCards to SMS, create QR codes for any purpose in just a few taps. Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://barcodereader-32e84.firebaseapp.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://barcodereader-32e84.firebaseapp.com/term.html

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
QR Code Reader +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader + at none against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's shown. QR Code Reader + also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). Simple QR/Barcode Reader's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 QR Code Reader + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Simple QR/Barcode Reader against 4.5 for QR Code Reader +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 511 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 56% of QR Code Reader +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, QR Code Reader + weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus QR Code Reader +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderQR Code Reader +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings)4.5 (511 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings256511 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Giang Le

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

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

QR Code Reader +

All ratings511 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
4 purchases

QR Code Reader +

Subscriptions4
  • QR Reader Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • QR Reader Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • QR Code Reader3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Simple QR/Barcode Reader free?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader + free?
QR Code Reader + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader +?
QR Code Reader + is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while QR Code Reader + averages 4.5 from 511 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader + have ads?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader shows ads; QR Code Reader + does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader +?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and QR Code Reader + weekly. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader + on October 12, 2026.

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