Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs QR Code Reader +ㅤ

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 +ㅤ

Easily scan and generate QR codes and various barcode types. Access product information, including nutrition and prices, or create custom codes with logos and colors. Manage your scan history and share generated codes.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Get food and product info
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save and share QR codes
  • Scan history
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
Features
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Scan & generate QR Codes and Barcodes. Quickly access food & product info. SCAN - Scan all types of QR codes like links, contacts, events, locations, Wifi and many more - Scan food products and get nutrition info - Look up product info & prices - Scan history - Many supported types: QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13 and more GENERATE - Create your own QR Codes - A wide range of types: Contacts, URLs, Phone, Location, Wifi, Mail, etc - Customization codes with color, logos, emojis and more - Save, print & share your QR Codes SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
QR Code Reader +ㅤ4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple QR/Barcode Reader and QR Code Reader +ㅤ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 40% of QR Code Reader +ㅤ's. QR Code Reader +ㅤ's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 QR Code Reader +ㅤ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.3 for QR Code Reader +ㅤ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 256 and 197 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Simple QR/Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 40% of QR Code Reader +ㅤ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, QR Code Reader +ㅤ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus QR Code Reader +ㅤ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderQR Code Reader +ㅤ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings) — better4.3 (197 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings256 — better197
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Rocket Apps GmbH

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 +ㅤ

All ratings197 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Hide the ad$0.99
2 purchases

QR Code Reader +ㅤ

Subscriptions2
  • Rocket Apps PRO - Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 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 +ㅤ free?
QR Code Reader +ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader +ㅤ?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while QR Code Reader +ㅤ averages 4.3 from 197 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader +ㅤ have ads?
Both Simple QR/Barcode Reader and QR Code Reader +ㅤ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or QR Code Reader +ㅤ?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader ships an update every 7 months, and QR Code Reader +ㅤ monthly. Most recently, Simple QR/Barcode Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader +ㅤ on October 13, 2026.

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