Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs Multi QR Reader

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

Multi QR Reader

Easily scan multiple QR codes and barcodes simultaneously. Get detailed information and manage your scanned data with features like history, CSV, and PDF export. Create your own QR codes to share information securely.

Highlights
  • Batch QR and barcode scanning
  • Detailed data cards
  • Scan history
  • CSV and PDF export
  • QR code creation
  • Support for various code types
Features
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Batch QR Scanner very easy to use just open the app and it will automatically detect all QR/Barcode (Multiple QR/Barcode at once). it just not giving details, it will also provide relevant options to manage scanned information. - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Batch Scan - CSV Export - PDF Export Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ios-downloader/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/ios-downloader/terms-of-use Free Features:- Scan all types of QR & Barcodes- including 1D, 2D,3D code (Micro QR, QR CODE,UPC_A, EAN8, EAN13, CODE128, CODE39, CODE93, PDF417) - Supported actions: Web links, Text, ISBN, Geolocation, email address, Phone Number, card details, Wi-Fi connection details, contact, SMS, calendar events, bitcoins, and many more.- Create all types of QR Barcodes, to share secure and safe data over social network - applications. Premium Features: 3 days FREE trial- Multiple QRcode, barcode scan at once- Export scanned QRcode, barcode with PDF and Excel sheet(CSV). Export scanned QRcode, barcode with PDF and Excel sheet(CSV). If you have any queries, please feel free to contact nsdebugger@gmail.com Want to request a new feature? please feel free to contact nsdebugger@gmail.com and we'll be in touch to assist you.

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
Multi QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multi QR Reader at 86% against BarcodeEasy's 34%. Multi QR Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). BarcodeEasy's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 33). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Multi QR Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multi QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 187 ratings behind it against 33, 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 86% of Multi QR Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, Multi QR Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BarcodeEasy versus Multi QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyMulti QR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (187 ratings)4.9 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedPratik Sodha

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

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

Multi QR Reader

All ratings33 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BarcodeEasy

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

Multi QR Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Batch Scanner Premium3 Days trial$2.993 Months
  • Batch Scanner Pro3 Days trial$9.993 Months

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multi QR Reader free?
Multi QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or Multi QR Reader?
Multi QR Reader is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Multi QR Reader averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or Multi QR Reader have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; Multi QR Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or Multi QR Reader?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and Multi QR Reader monthly. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on September 29, 2026 and Multi QR Reader on September 28, 2026.

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