Comparison

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode vs Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Instantly scan and read QR codes and barcodes with this fast and user-friendly application. It allows you to create your own QR codes for various information types and share them easily. Save money by scanning coupon codes and comparing product prices online.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Read QR codes from images
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Share QR codes via social media
  • Scan coupon codes for discounts
  • Compare product prices
Features
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Scan codes with less guesswork and more confidence. Open links only when you choose, spot suspicious QR code destinations before you tap, and keep every scan in one searchable place. In The App - Scan QR code and barcode formats from the full-screen camera with pinch to zoom, animated highlights, and a torch toggle for dark spaces. - Check link safety with Quishing Shield before opening a URL, with clear results like Looks safe, Be careful, or Dangerous — do not open. - See a plain-English summary for scanned links, plus details like redirect hops, domain age when available, and why a warning was triggered. - Open a scanned website manually with Open in Browser, or share the link instead. Links never open on their own. - Join networks faster by scanning a Wi-Fi code, viewing the network name and type, then using Copy Password when your iPhone asks for it. - Save a contact card from a scanned code with Save Contact, or start an email, text message, or call from the matching result sheet. - Add a scanned event to Calendar, search the web for a retail barcode or book code, and copy or share plain text. - Find old scans in History with search, payload filters, safety filters, tags, swipe to delete, and multi-select delete. - Make your own QR code for a link, plain text, Wi-Fi network, contact card, email, SMS, or calendar event with a live preview. - Keep created codes in My Library, then open, share, or delete them later. Perfect When That coffee shop Wi-Fi QR is taped to the counter and you just want to copy the password and get online. A parking meter sticker looks off, so you scan the QR code and read the warning before paying. You need a contact QR from a conference badge saved in one tap. You remember scanning a useful link months ago, but only part of the text comes to mind, so you search your history by value or tag. You want to send someone a Wi-Fi QR, so you build it in the Create tab and share the saved image. Why It Works QR Code Reader Scan Barcode helps people scan, check, save, and create QR codes without extra steps. It combines a quick QR scanner, barcode reader, QR maker, and searchable history in one place. The app stands out by keeping the most important checks on your phone and putting you in control of every action. Quishing Shield reviews risky link patterns before you open a page, and the browser button is always a manual tap. Helpful shortcuts can jump straight to scan, reopen your latest result, find saved Wi-Fi scans, or start a link QR code. Paid Features Upgrade for more ways to work with your scans: turn on a cloud threat feed for broader link checks, scan from more photos in a batch, export filtered history, add branded code styles, and use unlimited photo scanning. permission is only requested when you tap Save Contact. If you scan QR codes often, want a barcode scanner with memory, or need a QR code generator you can trust, give QR Code Reader Scan Barcode a try today. Terms of Use (EULA) - http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

About

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide product information, compare prices, and access web links. It also functions as a QR code generator for various data types. Save money by scanning coupons and comparing in-store prices with online options.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Compare prices
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share scanned codes
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in a second, then get the answer: open the link safely, save the contact, or check a product for your allergens. No account, no sign-up. Codes are read right on your device. OPEN LINKS SAFELY Every link gets an on-device safety check before you open it. It warns about common scam patterns such as lookalike domains, brand impersonation, raw IP addresses, insecure login pages, hidden script links and URL shorteners. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD • Nutri-Score, NOVA processing level and Green Score • Nutrition facts and additives with risk notes • Pick your allergens from the 14 major EU allergens (covers the US Big 9) and get alerts • Food recall check for the US (FDA) and France (RappelConso), with optional alerts Food data comes from Open Food Facts and is shown where the product is listed. Always check the label: allergen and recall info depends on available data. SCAN ANY CODE • QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 • 1D barcodes: UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar • Scan with the camera, from a photo or file, or paste an image • Flashlight and zoom for dark or tiny codes THE RIGHT ACTION FOR EVERY CODE Websites, contacts (vCard and MeCard), calendar events, email, SMS, phone numbers, map locations and app links each get the right one-tap action. Wi-Fi codes show the network name and password, ready to copy. CREATE QR CODES IN YOUR STYLE • QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, events and locations • 12 templates, custom colors, eye and dot shapes • Add your logo or a "Scan me" caption • Export high-resolution PNG up to 4096 px • Also creates Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and barcodes such as EAN, UPC and Code 128 FIND ANY SCAN FAST Search and filter your history by type. Your scans also show up in Spotlight. FASTER EVERY DAY • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Scan from Control Center or the Action Button (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: make a Wi-Fi code, get your last scan and more • Visual Intelligence support (iOS 26 and later) • Scan Assistant: ask about your scans in plain English, powered by on-device Apple Intelligence (supported devices, iOS 26 and later) Works on iPhone and iPad. Product lookups send only the barcode number. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes ads and usage limits. Premium removes ads and lifts the limits on scans, created codes and Scan Assistant messages. Choose weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/term/ Privacy Policy: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/policy/ Support: ndchi27@gmail.com

Screenshots

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode4 screens
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner at 43% against QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's 0%. Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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. QR Code Reader Scan Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's written reviews are positive against 43% of Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode ships an update every 2 months, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode versus Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader Scan BarcodeSafe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandeep BhandariYen Nguyen Thi Hai

Customer experience

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Forever Pro$99.99
3 purchases

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PREMIUM Scanner$3.997 Days
  • Yearly PREMIUM Scanner$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PREMIUM Scanner$29.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader Scan Barcode free?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader Scan Barcode averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner have ads?
Both QR Code Reader Scan Barcode and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode ships an update every 2 months, and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode was updated on October 21, 2026 and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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