Comparison

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner vs Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

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 and Code Scanner

Quickly scan and decode all major QR code and barcode formats using your smartphone camera. Automatically open website URLs, search text in browsers, or save contact information directly to your device. Access a history of all scanned codes.

Highlights
  • Supports all QR code and barcode formats
  • Automatic website URL opening
  • Search scanned text in browser
  • Save contact info and business cards
  • Decode text, URLs, ISBN, calendar events
  • Scan history archive
  • Flashlight support
Read full description

Looking for simple and quick QR code scanner or barcode reader that supports all major code formats? QR code reader is perfect app for you. QR code scanner is the fastest and most user friendly bar code reader in App Store. Use the smartphone camera and qr code scanner fast scan and recognize the all types of code. This code scanner is very easy to use, secure and you can use it without limits! The most important features of this barcode reader: - all QR code and any bar code supported, - extra flashlight supported, - if the scanning code contains a website URL, you can automatically open this website, - if code contains text or numbers, you can automatically search this data in browser, - if you scan code with phone numbers, email addresses, contact info or full information from business card, this app will enable you to save this information in the appropriate places on your smartphone (contact list, adressbook, etc.) - you can decode also: text, urls, ISBN, contacts information, calendar events, - history - any time you can check full archive of your code scanning - application recognizes different codes in various formats: Data Matrix, Quick Code, EAN 8/13, Code128, EQS, QR Code and other. You want to create your own barcode or QR Code? In future, we plan to expand this app of the barcode generator and qr code generator. This will allow you to create personalised barcode or qrcode. We would appreciate for your feedback or suggestion, contact with us on apps@examobile.com. Enjoy with this code scanner!

About

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
  • Scan from photos
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save, search, and filter scan history
  • View product details via Google/Amazon
  • Export history as text or CSV
Features
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner4 screens
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: QR Code Reader and Code Scanner at free against Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's free with in-app purchases. QR Code Reader and Code Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's advantage is ratings volume (650 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 and Code Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Code Reader and Code Scanner against 4.6 for Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of QR Code Reader and Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 72% of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner ships an update monthly, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader and Code Scanner versus Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader and Code ScannerCode Scanner QR Barcode Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (650 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3650 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB20 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperExaMobile S.A.Ben Gilroy

Customer experience

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

All ratings650 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
  • Cannot scan from photos
  • Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
  • Data matrix format not supported
  • Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality for better scanning
  • Integrated search option within app
  • Data matrix code support
  • Scan history/log feature
  • Ability to delay browser opening after scan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader and Code Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
13 purchases

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader and Code Scanner free?
QR Code Reader and Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader free?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader and Code Scanner or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader?
QR Code Reader and Code Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader and Code Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader averages 4.6 from 650 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader and Code Scanner or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader and Code Scanner nor Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader and Code Scanner or Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader?
QR Code Reader and Code Scanner ships an update monthly, and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader and Code Scanner was updated on June 7, 2026 and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader on September 21, 2026.

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