Comparison

Smart Barcode Scanner vs QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

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

Head to head
About

Smart Barcode Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. Generate your own QR codes to share contacts, links, and more. Get quick access to website URLs, text, or take immediate action for other data types.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera
  • Read codes from existing pictures
  • Generate QR codes for contacts, URLs, and text
  • Recognize popular barcode types (UPC, EAN, ISBN)
  • Provide pricing and review information for scanned items
Features
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Netigen Utilities presents new app: QR Code and Barcode Scanner. It’s perfect tool for everyday use. QR Codes and barcodes are everywhere now – with our app they will have no secrets from you! Functions: 1. Scanning QR Codes or barcodes – open app, scan code with your camera, and here you are! You don’t need to take a photo or pressing any button. It’s that easy! 2. Reading QR Codes and barcodes from pictures. Open photo from your device – code will be scanned immediately from the picture. 3. Creating QR Codes. It’s a simple method of sharing data with your friends. Choose from your contacts, bookmarks, apps or paste URL – our app will generate QR Code in a flash! When you scan a QR code, containing website URL, you will be taken to that site. Codes containing only text will show you this text. Other formats (phone numbers, email addresses, or contact info), you will be prompted to take the appropriate action. Netigen Utilities: QR Code and Barcode Scanner recognizes most of the popular barcode types (UPC, EAN, and ISBN) and shows you pricing, reviews, and more information about anything you scan. To scan barcodes, you need a newer device. Cameras on older devices don’t provide the resolution or focus required for scanning barcodes. Warning! Our app uses camera built-in your phone. Devices without it cannot work. Scanning codes, directing to online content, requires also Internet connectivity.

About

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes and various barcode formats using your device's camera. Automatically navigate to web links embedded in QR codes or create your own codes to share via social media and messaging apps. Supports flashlight for low-light scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatic web link navigation
  • Social media sharing
  • Flashlight support for low light
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
Read full description

The app is designed to generate and read all barcodes supported by QR Code and Barcode. You only need to open the app and scan the barcode with the camera. The app automatically recognizes any QR Code or barcode which are scanned by the camera. You can navigate to a website automatically if the QR Code includes a web page link. You can also create your own QR Code or barcode. You can share the created barcodes with your friends. It shows the list of available apps (Email, Message, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and shared with the selected application. Reader Support: QRCode, Code_128, Code_93, Code_39,EAN_13, EAN_8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Data Matrix, PDF_417, RSS_14, Maxicod, Rss_expanded, MSI, plessey, imb, all_1D. Generator Support: QRCode,Code_128, Code_39, Code_93, EAN_13, EAN_8, Data Matrix. - Social Media Share - Flashlight support on the dim light environments.

Screenshots

Smart Barcode Scanner4 screens
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Barcode Scanner at 3.7 against QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's 3.0. Smart Barcode Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 22 months). On price 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. Smart Barcode Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Barcode Scanner ships an update every 22 months, QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Smart Barcode Scanner versus QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Barcode ScannerQR/Barcode Scanner & Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNETIGEN KLUZOWICZ SPOLKA JAWNAErkan Yayman

Customer experience

Smart Barcode Scanner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Barcode Scanner

One-time1
  • Ad-Free$0.99
None

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Barcode Scanner free?
Smart Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator free?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Barcode Scanner or QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator?
Smart Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Smart Barcode Scanner averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Barcode Scanner or QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator have ads?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator shows ads; Smart Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Barcode Scanner or QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator?
Smart Barcode Scanner ships an update every 22 months, and QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Barcode Scanner was updated on June 11, 2026 and QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator on July 7, 2026.

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