Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner vs The QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The QR Code Reader
This utility scans QR codes and barcodes quickly and efficiently. It works offline, respects user privacy by not collecting data, and offers features like scan history and QR code generation. Advanced options include exporting history and batch scanning.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Offline functionality
- Privacy-focused (no data collection)
- Scan history
- QR code generation
- Export scan history (PRO)
- Batch scanning (PRO)
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Simple and easy QR Code & Barcode scanner: - Advertisement free - Works offline - Respects your privacy: Data Not Collected - Scan QR Codes, Barcodes - See the history of your scanned codes - Generate QR codes - Export scan history (PRO) - Batch scan (PRO) Code types: - QR codes - Aztec - Data Matrix - Barcodes (Code 39, Code 39 Mod43, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN-8, EAN-13, PDF417, ITF-14)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner at none against The QR Code Reader's 1. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner also leads on ratings volume (104 vs 8). The QR Code Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. The QR Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner against 4.6 for The QR Code Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner has 104 ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of The QR Code Reader's.
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, The QR Code Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner | The QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (104 ratings) | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 104 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dynamsoft | Adam Feher |
Customer experience
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner
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In-app purchases
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
The QR Code Reader
- Pro Reader$4.99
Questions
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