# BarcodeEasy vs The QR Code Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BarcodeEasy | The QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodeeasy/id1095034404/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-qr-code-reader/id1600519099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **189** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Adam Feher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462164182) |

## 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 |


### The QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-qr-code-reader/id1600519099)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Reader | $4.99 | one-time |


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