Barcode & QR Scanner vs Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode & QR Scanner
Transform your phone into a versatile scanner and generator for barcodes and QR codes. Quickly scan, create, and save various code types, with smart detection for URLs, contacts, and more. Easily copy scanned data or save generated codes as images.
- Quick QR code scanning
- Generate and save QR codes
- Scan various barcode types
- Copy scanned text
- Smart detection for URLs, calls, SMS
- Save generated QR codes as images
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Change your smartphone into a powerful Barcode/QR code Scanner utility. Create, use, and save data in a matter of QR Code. This intuitive, full-featured Barcode/QR Code utility will change the way you interact with Barcode/QR and their smart actions and activities. FEATURES: ---------- 1. Quick Scan QR Code 2. Generate different types of QR Code and Save as image. 3. Scan Barcode 4. Copy text from scanned QR / Barcode 5. Smart detection of scanned QR for URL, SMS, call and allow to call, SMS or go to web browser Types Of QR: ---------- 1. Free Text 2. URL 3. Contact 4. Phone Number 5. SMS Supported Barcode: -- UPC-E, Code 39, Code 39 mod 43, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Aztec, PDF417 Save generated QR code in Photos(Gallery). NOTE: This application will access your gallery(For saving QR) and camera (For scan Barcode/QR).
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.
- Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
- Scan from photos
- Generate custom QR codes
- Save, search, and filter scan history
- View product details via Google/Amazon
- Export history as text or CSV
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader at 72% against Barcode & QR Scanner's 0%. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). Barcode & QR Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Barcode & QR Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Barcode & QR Scanner's written reviews are positive against 72% of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's.
Barcode & QR Scanner ships an update every 7 months, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode & QR Scanner | Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) | 4.6 (650 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 650 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Parth Pandya | Ben Gilroy |
Customer experience
Barcode & QR Scanner
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Bugs and requests
Barcode & QR Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Reported bugs
5 issues- App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
- Cannot scan from photos
- Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
- Data matrix format not supported
- Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)
Requested features
5 requests- Zoom functionality for better scanning
- Integrated search option within app
- Data matrix code support
- Scan history/log feature
- Ability to delay browser opening after scan
In-app purchases
Barcode & QR Scanner
- Buy PRO Version$0.99
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$59.99
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