Comparison

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode vs Q

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

Q

This messaging app allows you to send and receive text, photos, videos, and voice messages using your phone's internet connection. It supports group chats and offline message storage, ensuring you don't miss important communications.

Highlights
  • Send/receive photos, videos, voice messages
  • Group chat functionality
  • Offline message storage
  • Share location
  • Exchange contacts
  • Customizable backgrounds and notifications
Features
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Q-Bits Chat es una aplicación de mensajería disponible para iPhone y otros teléfonos inteligentes. Q-Bits Chat usa la conexión a internet (4G/3G/2G/EDGE o Wi-Fi cuando sea posible) de tu teléfono. Con Q-Bits Chat puedes enviar mensajes a tus compañeros de trabajo, amigos y familiares. Usa Q-Bits Chat en vez de SMS para enviar y recibir mensajes, fotos, vídeos y mensajes de voz. • MULTIMEDIA: Envía y recibe fotos, vídeos y notas de voz. • CHAT GRUPALES: Chatea con tus contactos en conversaciones de grupo para facilitar la comunicación con tus compañeros de trabajo, amigos y familiares. • MENSAJES SIN CONEXIÓN: Aún si pierdes una notificación o apagas tu dispositivo, Q-Bits Chat guardará los mensajes hasta la próxima vez que uses la aplicación. • Y MUCHO MÁS: Comparte tu ubicación, intercambia contactos, coloca una imagen como fondo personalizado, selecciona tonos personalizados de notificación y mucho mucho más. *Tu operador de telefonía móvil puede aplicar cargos por el uso de datos móviles. Contacta a tu operador para más información.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode4 screens
Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Q at 67% against QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's 0%. Q also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. Q asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QR Code Reader Scan Barcode's written reviews are positive against 67% of Q's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader Scan Barcode ships an update every 2 months, Q every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode versus Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader Scan BarcodeQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandeep BhandariBSD ENTERPRISE GROUP SA DE CV

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%

Q

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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
None

Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader Scan Barcode free?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Q?
Q is rated higher. QR Code Reader Scan Barcode averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Q averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Q have ads?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode shows ads; Q does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode or Q?
QR Code Reader Scan Barcode ships an update every 2 months, and Q every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader Scan Barcode was updated on September 16, 2026 and Q on September 15, 2026.

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