Comparison

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner vs My QR 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

My QR Reader

Features
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A simple yet powerful QR code and barcode reader that scans instantly, just point and go. [Lightning-Fast Scanning] Automatic recognition as soon as the camera detects a code. No shutter button required. Optional vibration and sound feedback on successful scans. [Wide Format Support] Supports 2D codes including QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, and PDF417, plus barcodes such as EAN-13/EAN-8, Code128, Code39, and UPC-A/E. You can also exclude 1D barcodes. [Smart URL Handling] Automatically fetches page titles for scanned URLs. Open links in your browser with one tap, or enable auto-open in settings. [Rich Content Support] - Web URL: Open in browser - Wi-Fi: Show SSID/security/password and connect with one tap - Contacts (vCard / MECARD): Add directly to Contacts - Calendar (iCalendar): Add as calendar event - Email / Phone / SMS: Launch supported apps - Map coordinates (geo:): Open in Maps - Other URL schemes: Launch corresponding app [Scan History] Automatically saves scan results (default 20, configurable up to 500). Review and reuse past scans anytime. Swipe to delete or clear all. [Location Recording] Optionally records GPS coordinates and address at scan time. View recorded locations from history. [Camera Features] - Flashlight for low-light environments - Front/rear camera switching - Rear camera zoom toggle (x1/x2) - Preview filters to adjust saturation, contrast, and brightness [Duplicate Detection] Prevents repeated scans of the same code with configurable idle time (0-30 seconds). [Extensive Customization] Vibration, scan sound, auto-open URL, location recording, default camera, preview filter, duplicate detection idle time, 1D barcode exclusion, max history items, preferred apps (browser/calendar/maps/mail), and display language (Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, or system default). A clean 3-tab layout (History, Scanner, Settings) makes operation intuitive for everyone. ※ QRコードは株式会社デンソーウェーブの登録商標です ※ QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.

Screenshots

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner4 screens
My QR Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: My QR Reader at every 3 weeks against Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's every 3 months. Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, My QR Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner versus My QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamsoft Barcode ScannerMy QR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynamsoftYuki Aoi

In-app purchases

None

Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

None

My QR Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner free?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My QR Reader free?
My QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or My QR Reader have ads?
Neither Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner nor My QR Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner or My QR Reader?
Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 months, and My QR Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dynamsoft Barcode Scanner was updated on October 1, 2026 and My QR Reader on October 2, 2026.

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