Barcode & QR Scanner vs QR Code & Barcode
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).
QR Code & Barcode
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Scan a code. Save what matters. Create your own. OwlSpeak’s QR & Barcode Scanner brings QR reading, barcode scanning and QR creation to iPhone and iPad. Scan with your camera or from Photos, revisit useful results and share QR codes for your text or links. SCAN QR CODES AND BARCODES • Read QR codes, EAN, UPC, Code 128 and other supported formats. • Use zoom, torch and camera switching while scanning. • Scan an image from Photos. • Choose a focused center window or full-frame detection. • Turn on continuous scanning, automatic copying or automatic opening of web links. KEEP USEFUL RESULTS • Store scan history on your device. • Search previous scans and mark favorites. • Share or open saved content. • Delete individual results with Undo. • Export up to 25 history rows as JSON with free access. MAKE YOUR OWN QR CODES • Turn text or a web link into a QR code with a live preview. • Adjust QR size and error correction. • Share basic QR codes as PNG images. LOOK UP PRODUCTS For supported EAN and UPC barcodes, online lookup may show product names, brands and nutrition information. Results depend on the product data available and require an internet connection. MORE WITH PREMIUM • Remove ads. • Unlock extra colors, rounded QR styles, transparent backgrounds and a center logo. • Share SVG files. • Import a CSV and generate a ZIP of SVG QR codes. • Export full history as JSON, CSV or Excel. Weekly, Yearly and Lifetime options are available. Prices and any eligible introductory offer appear in the app and the App Store before confirmation. OPTIONAL REWARDED ACCESS When an ad is available, you can watch it to unlock SVG sharing for the current app session. Access is granted after the reward is earned and remains available if sharing is canceled or an export fails. This unlock does not remove ads or include other Premium features. MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE Choose light or dark appearance and your preferred color theme. Enjoy layouts adapted to iPhone and iPad, with adjustable haptics and no account required. QR generation and saved history work on your device. Product lookup and advertising use network services. See the privacy policy for details. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. Weekly and Yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple account settings. Lifetime is a one-time purchase. Any eligible trial and final terms are shown before confirmation. Privacy Policy: https://owlspeak.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://owlspeak.web.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code & Barcode at every 2 months against Barcode & QR Scanner's every 7 months. Barcode & QR Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 QR Code & Barcode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode & QR Scanner ships an update every 7 months, QR Code & Barcode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode & QR Scanner | QR Code & Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parth Pandya | Ali Umer |
In-app purchases
Barcode & QR Scanner
- Buy PRO Version$0.99
QR Code & Barcode
- QR Code & Barcode Scanner$9.991 Month
- QR Code & Barcode Scanner$12.993 Months
- QR Code & Barcode Scanner$19.996 Months
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- QR Code & Barcode Scanner3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- QR Code & Barcode$59.99
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