Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs Barcode Scanner & QR code read

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

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

Scan, track, and manage barcodes and QR codes with this cloud-based app. Utilize a magic keyboard to scan within any application, organize data into projects, and collaborate with teams. Export your scanned information to Excel for easy sharing and printing.

Highlights
  • Cloud-based scanning
  • Magic keyboard integration
  • Project-based organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Export to Excel
  • Duplicate barcode checking
Features
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The simplest cloud-based barcode scanner App to scan, track and manage barcodes or QR codes. You can access your data with mobile apps anytime, anywhere. Also, It contains a magic keyboard that can enable all Apps on your iPhone with Scan functionality. You can scan barcode within any Apps, such as web browser, iMessage, Email or your ERP web app. By creating multiple projects, you scan and group barcodes into different files under a specific project for easy search, management, share or print. With team or enterprise subscription, collaboration function improves team productivity and efficiency. It is easy to manage user permission and role by adding people to different project. Also, you can export barcodes to excel format file, send out via mail or messenger. Softzoo barcode App is easy to use, no training required. [Features] * Super fast mobile barcode scanner * Duplicate barcode checking and alert * Serial Number/Barcodes tracking * Export data to Excel * Cloud service * Collaboration [Supported code type] Barcode, QR code, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF 417, ITF-14, Data Matrix, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 93, Code 39 [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team collaboration. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on your device. [Contact us] Email: support@softzoo.com Softzoo Inc California, U.S. Terms of use: http://softzoo.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy: http://softzoo.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
Barcode Scanner & QR code read4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner & QR code read at 100% against BarcodeEasy's 34%. Barcode Scanner & QR code read also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). BarcodeEasy's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BarcodeEasy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Barcode Scanner & QR code read sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner & QR code read holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 189 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of BarcodeEasy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Barcode Scanner & QR code read's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode Scanner & QR code read every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BarcodeEasy versus Barcode Scanner & QR code read: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyBarcode Scanner & QR code read
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (189 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedSoftzoo Inc

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

All ratings189 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive34.0%
Neutral11.3%
Negative54.7%

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

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

Barcode Scanner & QR code read

Subscriptions5
  • Personal (1 Month)$5.991 Month
  • Personal (1 Year)$29.991 Year
  • Team (1 Year)$99.991 Year
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  • Small Business (1 Year)$199.991 Year
  • Enterprise (1 Year)$399.991 Year

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner & QR code read free?
Barcode Scanner & QR code read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or Barcode Scanner & QR code read?
Barcode Scanner & QR code read is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Barcode Scanner & QR code read averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or Barcode Scanner & QR code read have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; Barcode Scanner & QR code read does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or Barcode Scanner & QR code read?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barcode Scanner & QR code read every 6 days. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Barcode Scanner & QR code read on September 11, 2026.

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