Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs My Password Manager

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

My Password Manager

Securely store and manage all your online accounts and passwords. This app requires biometric authentication for access and allows you to copy passwords directly to your clipboard. Organize your accounts by category for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Account and password registration
  • Biometric authentication (Touch ID, Face ID)
  • Password copying to clipboard
  • Categorization of accounts
  • Password visibility toggle
Features
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このアプリは、パスワード管理アプリです。ITの普及で各種のアカウントとパスワードがたくさんあり、覚えきれない場合に使用してください。 ・アカウントとパスワード、さらにヒントも登録できます。 ・セキュリティの観点から、設定したアカウント、パスワードを見るには、毎回、touch ID、face IDによる認証が必要です。 ・セキュリティのため、登録したパスワードは非表示ですが、見ることも可能です。 ・パスワードは見ることなく、クリップボードにコピーできます。 ・カテゴリ分けを行うことで、何のアカウントなのかも分類可能です。 ・アプリケーションをアンイストールすると、データが全て消去されますので、ご注意ください。 データの消去などによる損害は、一切の責任を負いません。ご了承ください。 個人で利用するために作られてものであり、商用でのご利用は、堅くお断り致します。

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
My Password Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple QR/Barcode Reader at 4.4 against My Password Manager's 1.0. Simple QR/Barcode Reader also leads on ratings volume (256 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). My Password Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. My Password Manager 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple QR/Barcode Reader has 256 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, My Password Manager every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus My Password Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderMy Password Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings256 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Hideki Domyo

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

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

My Password Manager

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
None

My Password Manager

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 My Password Manager free?
My Password Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or My Password Manager?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while My Password Manager averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or My Password Manager have ads?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader shows ads; My Password Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or My Password Manager?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and My Password Manager every 12 months. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on October 29, 2026 and My Password Manager on October 17, 2026.

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