QR+Barcode vs Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR+Barcode
This app allows users to scan all types of QR codes and barcodes quickly and easily. It also functions as a generator for various code types and can detect links for social media, calls, and emails. Scan history is saved and shareable, with no internet connection required for scanning.
- All-in-one QR and barcode scanner
- Generate various QR and barcode types
- Scan and view product details online
- Detects social media, call, and email links
- Smooth and rapid scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Scan history saved and shareable
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Scans all QR code and barcodes. Very Smooth and easy to use! Key Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●All-in-one Bar Code Generator: generate most of standard 1D and 2D code types ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com and from other platforms! ●Now smartly detects Facebook, WhatsApp, call, message, email etc links ●Very smooth and rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Scan history saved ●User can share scanned code with others using scanned history.
Barcode Scanner
This free scanner app quickly reads barcodes and QR codes directly from your camera or photo albums. It offers a history of your scans and includes a flashlight feature for low-light conditions. Ensure camera access is granted for optimal performance.
- Scan from camera
- Scan from photo albums
- Scan history
- Flashlight for dark
- Quick launch camera
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Barcode/QR Code Reader is a free, useful scanner and reader app. [Features] - The camera starts as soon as you launch the app - Scan images from your photo albums - Quickly access a history of scans you have made - Comes with a light button to help you out in the dark [Notes] Be sure to allow the BarCode/QRCode Reader app to access your camera when you launch the app. If the screen goes dark when you launch the app, go to [Settings], tap [Privacy & Security], select [Camera], and turn on this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner at 78% against QR+Barcode's 0%. Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (130 vs 1). QR+Barcode's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner has 130 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QR+Barcode's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner's.
QR+Barcode ships an update every 6 months, Barcode Scanner every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR+Barcode | Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (130 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 130 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | CoreBits Software Solutions Private Limited | Komorebi Inc. |
Customer experience
QR+Barcode
Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
QR+Barcode
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR+Barcode free?
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