Comparison

Tip Solver vs Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

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

Head to head
About

Tip Solver

Instantly calculate bill gratuities and total amounts. Easily adjust tip percentages, round totals to the nearest whole number, and split the bill with friends. Customize default tip percentages for quick calculations.

Highlights
  • Instant tip and total calculation
  • Adjustable tip percentage
  • Bill splitting up to 9 people
  • Rounding to nearest whole number
  • Customizable default tip percentage
  • Optimized for easy thumb reach
Features
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How much are you really tipping? Tip Solver is the premier tip calculator app that makes your life easier. Calculate your tip & total instantly. Wondering how much you are actually tipping? Tip Solver makes it easy to adjust the total or tip to solve for your actual tip %. * Enter your bill at the bottom, optimized for easy thumb reach * Easily calculate your tip and total amounts * Adjust any digit and get instant updates * Drag any section up or down to round to the nearest whole number * Split the total with up to 9 people * Customize your default tip % * Offers an in-app purchase to remove ads Tip Solver is designed, built, and maintained in California. We'd love to know how we can improve your experience, so please contact us via the App Store “Support” link or tweet us @FastRobo.

About

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

Scan any QR code or barcode to access information, menus, and product details. Create custom codes to share links or promote your business. This app simplifies online content access and business promotion for all users.

Highlights
  • Effortless QR and barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Instant menu access
  • Detailed product information
  • Smart shopping price comparison
  • History tracking of scans
  • Export and share scans
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly - and create your own in seconds. Whether you are scanning a restaurant menu, checking product prices, reading a WiFi QR code, or generating custom barcodes for your business, QR Mate is your all-in-one scanner and code generator. Trusted by users worldwide, QR Mate combines blazing-fast scanning with powerful code creation tools - all in one beautifully designed app. == SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY == Point your camera and scan in less than a second. QR Mate works in any lighting condition, including low-light environments, and recognizes all major code formats: * QR Codes - websites, texts, emails, contacts, WiFi credentials, calendar events, locations, and more * Barcodes - EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE 128, CODE 39, CODE 93, ITF-14, AZTEC, DATAMATRIX, PDF417 * Scan from your camera or directly from photos in your photo library Every scan is saved automatically, so you can revisit, reshare, or reference anything you have scanned before. == CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES & BARCODES == * QR Codes for URLs, text, email, phone, SMS, vCard contacts, WiFi networks, payment info, and more * Barcodes in all standard formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE 128, CODE 39, ITF-14, and more * Custom logo QR codes - embed your brand logo directly inside the QR code * Choose colors and styles that match your brand identity * Export as high-resolution images for print, packaging, or digital content == SMART SHOPPING & PRICE COMPARISON == * Scan product barcodes to instantly look up prices, reviews, and product details * Compare prices across retailers before you buy * Check nutritional information by scanning food barcodes * Keep a complete shopping history of everything you have scanned == WIFI QR CODES - SHARE YOUR NETWORK INSTANTLY == * Scan a WiFi QR code to connect instantly - no passwords required * Generate a WiFi QR code from your credentials in seconds * Perfect for homes, offices, cafes, hotels, and events == HISTORY & ORGANIZATION == * Every QR code and barcode you scan is saved automatically * Organized by date and type for easy browsing * Tap any saved scan to reopen the link, reshare, or copy the data * Works completely offline - your history is always accessible == WHO USES QR MATE? == * Students scanning codes for homework, events, and campus resources * Professionals creating branded QR codes for business cards and marketing * Shoppers comparing prices and reading product information before buying * Travelers scanning menus, museum info, transit tickets, and hotel WiFi codes * Small business owners creating barcodes for inventory and promotions QR Mate Subscription Terms: - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Service: https://zipoapps.com/qrmateios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/qrmateios/privacy

Screenshots

Tip Solver4 screens
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tip Solver and Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Tip Solver's written reviews are positive against 20% of Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's. Tip Solver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On rating 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

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan is free to download; Tip Solver costs $1.99 up front. Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Tip Solver asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tip Solver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan has 258 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tip Solver's written reviews are positive against 20% of Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tip Solver ships an update every 5 months, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Tip Solver versus Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTip SolverBarcode & QR Code Reader Scan
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (16 ratings) — better4.4 (258 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16258 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.7 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFast Robo LLCZipoApps

Customer experience

Tip Solver

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

All ratings258 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tip Solver

No in-app purchases

18 purchases

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

Subscriptions17
  • Best QR Barcode Reader Premium$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QR Code Scan & Barcode Read +3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Barcode Scanner & QR Code Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • QR Code Read & Scan: Monthly$9.991 Month
  • QR Code & Barcode Generator3 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • QR Mate Scanner: Annual$24.901 Year
  • QR Code & Barcode Reader3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 3-Month Gold Plan3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Pro QR Code Scanner & Maker3 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro Plan$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • QR Code Maker & QR Scanner$54.996 Months
  • QR Scanner & Barcode Read Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Barcode Scanner & QR Code Read$59.996 Months
  • QR Code Scan & Barcode Reader+3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Mate Reader: Lifetime Pack$59.99

Questions

Is Tip Solver free?
Tip Solver costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan free?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tip Solver or Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan?
Tip Solver is rated higher. Tip Solver averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan averages 4.4 from 258 ratings.
Do Tip Solver or Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan have ads?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan shows ads; Tip Solver does not.
Which is updated more often, Tip Solver or Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan?
Tip Solver ships an update every 5 months, and Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan every 9 days. Most recently, Tip Solver was updated on June 10, 2026 and Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan on August 10, 2026.

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