Comparison

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

This free utility quickly extracts barcode information from camera video, screenshots, and image files. It supports decoding multiple barcodes in various orientations and even those without a quiet zone, making it ideal for retail, finance, and logistics.

Highlights
  • Scan multiple barcodes simultaneously
  • Extract data from camera, screenshots, and images
  • Read barcodes in different orientations
  • Decode barcodes without a quiet zone
  • Supports passports, ID cards, VIN, and DPM codes
  • No ads or in-app purchases
Features
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Looking for a powerful barcode scanner? Want to scan multiple barcodes and QR codes at once? Tired of annoying ads and in-app purchases? Try Barcode Scanner powered by Dynamsoft SDK right now. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner allows you to extract barcode information from camera video stream, screenshots and image files. It is a simple and free application developed for retail, financial, logistics, and healthcare industries. With Dynamsoft Barcode Reader SDK and Dynamsoft Camera Enhancer SDK, the application provides efficient performance for end-users and portability for developers. Key Features: - Supports decoding multiple barcodes in one image - Reads barcodes from different orientations and positions - Reads barcodes without a quiet zone - Supports barcode decoding for passports, ID cards, driver’s license, boxes, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on vehicles, High-Density QR Code, DPM codes, etc - Flexible and user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases Supported All Major Barcode Types: - 1D: Code 39 (including Code 39 Extended), Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Industrial 2 of 5 - 2D: QR Code (including Micro QR Code), Data Matrix, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), Aztec Code, MaxiCode (mode 2-5), DotCode - Patch Code - GS1 Composite Code - GS1 DataBar (Omnidirectional, Truncated, Stacked, Stacked Omnidirectional, Limited, Expanded, Expanded Stacked) - Postal Codes: USPS Intelligent Mail, Postnet, Planet, Australian Post, UK Royal Mail The Award-Winning Developer Team: - Fortune 500 Companies’ Choice - Premium Tech Support - Bronze Stevie® Award - ComponentSource Top 25 Publisher for 2019 For more information, please visit www.dynamsoft.com or contact support@dynamsoft.com.

About

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Code & Barcode
  • Search and Compare Prices
  • Save Scan History
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Scan From Photo Library
  • Share Scans
Features
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf

Screenshots

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner4 screens
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner at none against Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's 3. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown). Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 104). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner against 4.5 for Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner versus Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamsoft Barcode ScannerBarcode Scanner QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better4.5 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better78.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1042.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.010.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamsoft CorporationYunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

All ratings88 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

All ratings2,054 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.6%

Bugs and requests

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect price information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Language support for non-English users
  • Option to cancel subscription

In-app purchases

None

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
  • Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader free?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 104 ratings, while Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader have ads?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader shows ads; Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner was updated on September 13, 2026 and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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