Comparison

QR & Barcode Reader Writer vs Multi CodeReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Reader Writer

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This app scans a barcode and QR code. You can search the scanned code in google or amazon. You can create QR code from texts and share the created QR code. A scanned or created QR code will be automatically saved.

About

Multi CodeReader

Instantly scan QR codes and various barcode types. Search scanned information directly on Google, Amazon, and other platforms. Supports a wide range of code formats for quick access to data.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Supports multiple code types
  • Immediate URL search
  • Search on Google and Amazon
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Both QR code and barcode can be read. Supports almost all barcodes. Also, after loading, you can immediately search the URL and the loaded information not only on Google but also on Amazon.co.jp etc. Supported code types ・ QR ・ UPC-E ・ Code 39 ・ Code 39 mod 43 ・ Code 93 ・ Code 128 ・ EAN-8 ・ EAN-13 ・ Aztec ・ PDF417 ・ ITF14 ・ Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ・ Data Matrix ------------------------------------------------ privacy policy https://support.reoapp.com/code/en.html Support form https://support.reoapp.com/form.html Support email address support[at]reoapp.com (Please replace [at] with @ when sending.) ------------------------------------------------

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Reader Writer3 screens
Multi CodeReader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR & Barcode Reader Writer at none against Multi CodeReader's 4. Multi CodeReader's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Multi CodeReader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. QR & Barcode Reader Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode Reader Writer ships an update every 6 months, Multi CodeReader every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode Reader Writer versus Multi CodeReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode Reader WriterMulti CodeReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobutaka YuasaReo Shigeno

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Reader Writer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Multi CodeReader

One-time4
  • Development support $0.99$0.99
  • Development support $ 1.99$1.99
  • Hide ads$2.99
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  • Development support $ 2,99$2.99

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Reader Writer free?
QR & Barcode Reader Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multi CodeReader free?
Multi CodeReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR & Barcode Reader Writer or Multi CodeReader have ads?
Both QR & Barcode Reader Writer and Multi CodeReader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode Reader Writer or Multi CodeReader?
QR & Barcode Reader Writer ships an update every 6 months, and Multi CodeReader every 8 days. Most recently, QR & Barcode Reader Writer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Multi CodeReader on September 22, 2026.

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