Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs Qr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BarcodeEasy

Instantly scan and create various barcode and QR code formats. Features include batch scanning from images, an in-app browser for QR codes, and the ability to save generated barcodes as image files. Offers a free tier with ads and an optional subscription to remove them.

Highlights
  • Instant barcode and QR scanner
  • Batch barcode scanning from images
  • Barcode generator for multiple formats
  • In-app browser for QR codes
  • Share and copy scanned data
  • Save generated barcodes as PNG/JPG
Features
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BarcodeEasy – Barcode & QR Scanner + Generator =========================== Your all-in-one barcode app: ultra-fast scanner, batch mode, and barcode creator. Simple. Powerful. Free. ** Instant Barcode & QR Scanner ** --------- Scan instantly using your camera or a saved image. Decode barcodes and QR codes with a single tap In-app browser for website QR codes Copy, search, or share via email, Twitter, Weibo, etc. ** Batch Barcode Scanning ** --------- Need to scan many barcodes at once? Upload a photo with multiple barcodes The app will detect and decode them all in seconds ** Supported Formats (Scanner): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 Mod 43 - Code 93 - Data Matrix - EAN-13 (ISBN) - EAN-8 - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF - ITF-14 - MaxiCode - PDF417 (Common on boarding passes) - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A - UPC-E - UPCA ** Barcode Generator ** --------- Create your own barcodes and save them as PNG or JPG files. Perfect for business, inventory, marketing, and more. ** Supported Formats (Generator): ** --------- - Aztec - Codabar - Code 39 - Code 93 - Code 128 - Data Matrix - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - ITF - MaxiCode - PDF417 - QR Code - RSS 14 - UPC-A Subscription ------------- BarcodeEasy - Barcode Reader is completely free to use with all features. You can subscribe to this application to remove ads. Device subscriptions are available in these plan and will renew automatically each month, six months or year, unless cancelled. (Per month) - $1.99 (Per six-months) - $9.99 (Per year) - $17.99 Pricing shown is for the United States store. Pricing in other stores will vary. Payment for subscriptions will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase or by clicking the “Purchase / Manage Subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. Subscription cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period More information: https://mapnitude.com/barcode Privacy policy: https://mapnitude.com/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://mapnitude.com/terms-of-service

About

Qr

Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes to access product information, store prices, and online details. Organize your scans into folders, utilize batch scanning, and share unlimited codes in various formats. Protect your app with a secure password.

Highlights
  • Scan product and online store info
  • Organize scans by category
  • Create unlimited QR codes
  • Batch scanning function
  • App lock for security
  • Support multiple barcode formats
Features
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The best QR Code and Barcode Scanner! Scan any of the 150 million + items in our database to find instant product and online store info right on your smartphone. KEY FEATURES
 - Detailed information about products & food. You get product information, photos and store pricing for millions of items worldwide just by typing in the item's barcode number. We leverage the power of our gigantic database of barcodes and product data, sourced from big retailers and e-commerce sites all over the world, to bring you clear, useful info on any product you're interested in.
 - Scan history sorted by category. All your scanned result will be included in the scan history and sorted by category. You can delete, organize the scan results and put them in folders you can create. - Folders for convenient utilization. You can organize your QR Code and Barcode in multiple folders.
 - Fast batch scanning function. You can use this feature to scan your QR code in batches. Increase the scanning speed without wasting time.
 - Create & share unlimited QR codes anytime in multiple formats, Weblink, text, Phone number, Email address, Calendar,etc. - App Lock.You can set a separate secure password for your own QR Code Reader app to protect your personal app security. - Support Multiple Formats. UPC, EAN ISBN, EQS, QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code, Code39 and Code128. SUBSCRIPTION - Subscription for PRO account will allow you to unlock all the features with unlimited exports and folders, batch scanning and pin protection, custom QR codes and no ads. - Subscription plans are Weekly and Annual (each includes 3 days free trial). - The active subscription plan automatically renews if auto-renew is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Once the purchase will be confirmed the payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. 
 - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
 - From the Account Settings user can manage subscription plans and turn auto-renewal on/off after purchase. Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://www.btappstudio.com/privacy-policy https://www.btappstudio.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
Qr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Qr at 3.6K against BarcodeEasy's 187. Qr also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Qr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.5 for BarcodeEasy against 4.4 for Qr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qr has 3.6K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of BarcodeEasy's written reviews are positive against 36% of Qr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, Qr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BarcodeEasy versus Qr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyQr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (187 ratings) — better4.4 (3.6K ratings)
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1873.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedBLUE CODE APPS LTD

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

All ratings187 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.7%

Qr

All ratings3,579 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative62.9%

Bugs and requests

BarcodeEasy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Qr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Crashes
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version or ad-supported option
  • One-time purchase instead of subscription

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

Subscriptions3
  • Plus Upgrade$1.991 Month
  • Plus Upgrade$9.996 Months
  • Plus Upgrade$17.991 Year
6 purchases

Qr

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qr free?
Qr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or Qr?
BarcodeEasy is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Qr averages 4.4 from 3.6K ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or Qr have ads?
Both BarcodeEasy and Qr show ads.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or Qr?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Qr fortnightly. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on September 29, 2026 and Qr on October 1, 2026.

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