Comparison

BarcodeEasy vs The QR Code 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

The QR Code Reader

This utility scans QR codes and barcodes quickly and efficiently. It works offline, respects user privacy by not collecting data, and offers features like scan history and QR code generation. Advanced options include exporting history and batch scanning.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Privacy-focused (no data collection)
  • Scan history
  • QR code generation
  • Export scan history (PRO)
  • Batch scanning (PRO)
Features
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Simple and easy QR Code & Barcode scanner: - Advertisement free - Works offline - Respects your privacy: Data Not Collected - Scan QR Codes, Barcodes - See the history of your scanned codes - Generate QR codes - Export scan history (PRO) - Batch scan (PRO) Code types: - QR codes - Aztec - Data Matrix - Barcodes (Code 39, Code 39 Mod43, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, ITF-14)

Screenshots

BarcodeEasy4 screens
The QR Code Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

BarcodeEasy and The QR Code Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 34% of BarcodeEasy's. The QR Code Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). BarcodeEasy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (189 vs 8). On price, rating, 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 The QR Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6 for The QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BarcodeEasy has 189 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of The QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, The QR Code Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BarcodeEasy versus The QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcodeEasyThe QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (189 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings189 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapnitude Company LimitedAdam Feher

Customer experience

BarcodeEasy

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

The QR Code Reader

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
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
1 purchases

The QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Pro Reader$4.99

Questions

Is BarcodeEasy free?
BarcodeEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The QR Code Reader free?
The QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BarcodeEasy or The QR Code Reader?
The QR Code Reader is rated higher. BarcodeEasy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while The QR Code Reader averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do BarcodeEasy or The QR Code Reader have ads?
BarcodeEasy shows ads; The QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, BarcodeEasy or The QR Code Reader?
BarcodeEasy ships an update every 3 weeks, and The QR Code Reader every 4 months. Most recently, BarcodeEasy was updated on October 20, 2026 and The QR Code Reader on September 26, 2026.

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