Comparison

Simple QR/Barcode Reader vs Receipt Stash

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

Receipt Stash

Easily organize your purchase receipts, track return deadlines, and manage warranty information. This app allows you to save receipt photos, add item details, and receive timely reminders before your return windows or warranties expire.

Highlights
  • Save receipt photos
  • Track return windows
  • Store warranty details
  • Get local reminders
  • Fast receipt search
  • Device storage
Features
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Receipt Stash helps you keep receipts, return windows, and warranty proof organized in one simple place. Save a receipt photo, add the item details, track return days, and get helpful reminders before returns or warranties expire. Built for everyday purchases like shoes, electronics, clothes, and home items. Key features: • Save receipt photos • Track return windows • Store warranty details • Get local reminders • Search receipts fast • Choose theme and currency • Keep receipts stored on your device No account. No clutter. Just your receipts, organized.

Screenshots

Simple QR/Barcode Reader4 screens
Receipt Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Receipt Stash at 5.0 against Simple QR/Barcode Reader's 4.4. Receipt Stash 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 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Receipt Stash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Receipt Stash 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 1, 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 100% of Receipt Stash's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simple QR/Barcode Reader versus Receipt Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple QR/Barcode ReaderReceipt Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (256 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIASEEK Inc.Abderrahmane hasnaoui

Customer experience

Simple QR/Barcode Reader

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

Receipt Stash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
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

Receipt Stash

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 Receipt Stash free?
Receipt Stash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple QR/Barcode Reader or Receipt Stash?
Receipt Stash is rated higher. Simple QR/Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Receipt Stash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple QR/Barcode Reader or Receipt Stash have ads?
Simple QR/Barcode Reader shows ads; Receipt Stash does not.

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