Comparison

ScanCode qrcode and barcode vs Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

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

Head to head

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 5.02 ratingsView app →

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Data Matrix, GS1 & CSV Export

Free

🔧 Utilities

★ 4.6650 ratingsView app →

About

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

Quickly scan and share QR codes and various barcode types. Save scanned content to your history and choose from multiple sharing options. Your scanning data remains private and is not used by the application.

Highlights

Scan QR codes and barcodes
Share scan results
Save scan history
Open scanned content in Safari
Send scans via SMS or email
Post to social media

Features

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⁕ Scannez et partagez en toute simplicité les QR codes et les codes barres (QR code, EAN, UPC, ISBN, Aztec, matrix) Profitez d'un large choix d'action possible avec le résultat du code. Partagez-le, consultez le contenu ou conservez le pour en profiter plus tard. ⁕ Rapidité: Profitez des dernières avancées technologiques qui font de ScanCode un lecteur rapide et puissant. Dans ScanCode, tout est centré sur le scan, pas de fonctionnalités inutiles. ⁕ Partager: Profitez des évolutions d'IOS pour choisir ce que vous voulez faire avec le résultat du scan • ouvrir dans Safari, • envoyer par sms, • envoyer par mail • partager sur les réseaux sociaux (facebook, twitter ...) ⁕ Historique: Consultez la liste de vos scans. Supprimer facilement ceux dont vous ne voulez plus. ⁕ Confidentialité: Toutes vos données restent personnelles. Aucune fuite de vos scans. ScanCode n'utilise pas vos données.

About

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.

Highlights

Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
Scan from photos
Generate custom QR codes
Save, search, and filter scan history
View product details via Google/Amazon
Export history as text or CSV

Features

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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScanCode qrcode and barcode4 screens

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanCode qrcode and barcode at none against Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's 13. ScanCode qrcode and barcode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 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. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ScanCode qrcode and barcode asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScanCode qrcode and barcode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanCode qrcode and barcode ships an update every 4 months, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level

ScanCode qrcode and barcode versus Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	ScanCode qrcode and barcode	Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Price	Free	Free
Rating	5.0 (2 ratings) — better	4.6 (650 ratings)
Positive reviews	—	72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings	2	650 — better
Update frequency	Every 4 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	Ad-supported — better	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	18.0
Further details — not scored
Size	21 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	9+
Developer	julien besse	Ben Gilroy

Customer experience

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

All ratings2 ratings

Positive100.0%

Neutral0.0%

Negative0.0%

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

All ratings650 ratings

Positive89.7%

Neutral4.0%

Negative6.3%

Written reviews36 reviews

Positive72.2%

Neutral5.6%

Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues

App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
Cannot scan from photos
Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
Data matrix format not supported
Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)

Requested features

5 requests

Zoom functionality for better scanning
Integrated search option within app
Data matrix code support
Scan history/log feature
Ability to delay browser opening after scan

In-app purchases

None

ScanCode qrcode and barcode

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Subscriptions10

Monthly$1.991 Month
Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
Monthly$2.991 Month

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Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
Monthly$4.991 Month
Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

One-time3

Lifetime$24.99
Lifetime$29.99
Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is ScanCode qrcode and barcode free?

ScanCode qrcode and barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader free?

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, ScanCode qrcode and barcode or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader?

ScanCode qrcode and barcode is rated higher. ScanCode qrcode and barcode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader averages 4.6 from 650 ratings.

Do ScanCode qrcode and barcode or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader have ads?

ScanCode qrcode and barcode shows ads; Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader does not.

Which is updated more often, ScanCode qrcode and barcode or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader?

ScanCode qrcode and barcode ships an update every 4 months, and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, ScanCode qrcode and barcode was updated on October 7, 2026 and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader on October 2, 2026.