# BarcodeEasy vs Multi QR Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarcodeEasy | Multi QR Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404/reviews) | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-qr-reader/id1564035185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Pratik Sodha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772394475) |

## What reviewers say

### BarcodeEasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |


### Multi QR Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-qr-reader/id1564035185)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Batch Scanner Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Batch Scanner Pro | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*