Comparison

QR & Barcode Reader Writer vs QR & Barcode

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

QR & Barcode

Instantly scan and read QR and barcodes from your camera or photos. Take immediate action based on code content, create and share your own codes, and store past scans with a history function. Supports a wide variety of code types for both reading and creation.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes from camera or photos
  • Create and share custom QR codes
  • Batch scan mode for consecutive scans
  • Store scanned codes in history
  • Supports multiple QR and barcode types
  • Instant action based on code content
Features
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Totally FREE!!! Fast and easy way to scan and read QR & Barcodes. Open app and point the camera at the code or read from photo, instantly take action according to contents of that code: text, vCard, E-mail message, SMS message, hyperlink, geo location and more. You can also make consecutive scans with batch scan mode without interruption. You can also create and share codes. Store code details for further use with History function. Supported code types for scanning and reading: QR, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code93, Data Matrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, Pdf 417, UPC-E. Supported code types for creating: QR, Aztec, Code 128, Pdf 417. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/qrandbarcode-scan-read-create/terms-of-use

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Reader Writer3 screens
QR & Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR & Barcode Reader Writer at none against QR & Barcode's 2. QR & Barcode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price 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. QR & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QR & Barcode Reader Writer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode Reader Writer ships an update every 6 months, QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode Reader Writer versus QR & Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode Reader WriterQR & Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobutaka YuasaBedri Keskin

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Reader Writer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Reader Writer free?
QR & Barcode Reader Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR & Barcode Reader Writer or QR & Barcode have ads?
QR & Barcode Reader Writer shows ads; QR & Barcode does not.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode Reader Writer or QR & Barcode?
QR & Barcode Reader Writer ships an update every 6 months, and QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR & Barcode Reader Writer was updated on November 6, 2026 and QR & Barcode on November 3, 2026.

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