QR vs QR code Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR
This utility app quickly scans all types of QR codes and standard barcodes. It allows users to view product details directly from Google, Amazon, and other online retailers. The scanner works offline and is designed for simplicity and ease of use.
- Scans all QR and barcode types
- View product details on Google/Amazon
- Rapid scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Simple and easy to use
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Scans all QR code & barcodes! Very simple & easy to use! Download now for FREE! Features: All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! Rapid scan Internet connection is not required for scanning Customer Reviews: "Indispensable!" - David J. "This app saved me 10x it's price in one scan!" - Branden S. "Not only does it save you money, it also scans those new square barcodes [QR Codes]. Awesome!" - Jose
QR code Barcode Scanner
This free utility scans and decodes QR codes and barcodes in various formats. It also allows for the creation of QR codes for websites, contacts, and more. Features include gallery scanning, flashlight support, and bulk scanning mode.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Create QR codes for various data types
- Scan from gallery
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- History review
- Bulk scan mode
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It is a free code reader (code scanner) to help decode QR code and barcode in all kinds and in all formats. It is powerful enough to support creating QR code of website, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, telephone number, E-mail, SMS, personal card, payment, etc. Support all QR code and barcode formats Comprehensive functions for generating QR codes Support to scan QR code and barcode from the gallery Use a flashlight to scan in the dark place Review history and scan and create Turn on/off sound and vibration Bulk scan mode to scan and save continuously To use the QR and barcode scanner, you need to authorize the permission of the camera and storage （camera for scanning and storage for reading contacts...）Your privacy will be completely safe. If you need a QR code scanner, download this simple and convenient QR Code Scanner now for free. Have a try, you won't regret it.If you have any problem when using this QR scanner(Barcode scanner, please contact us with email. We will help you solve problems as soon as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR at none against QR code Barcode Scanner's shown. QR also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). QR code Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for QR against 4.0 for QR code Barcode Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively.
QR ships an update every 18 months, QR code Barcode Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on August 17, 2026.
| Parameter | QR | QR code Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (6 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 祥祎 刘 | Coocent Ltd. |
Customer experience
QR
QR code Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
QR code Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR free?
Is QR code Barcode Scanner free?
Which has better reviews, QR or QR code Barcode Scanner?
Do QR or QR code Barcode Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR or QR code Barcode Scanner?
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