Comparison

SecureQR Free vs QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

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

Head to head
About

SecureQR Free

This app allows you to create and scan QR codes with an added layer of security through encryption. Set a password to protect your sensitive information before sharing it via QR code, ensuring only those with the correct decryption key can access the data.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • QR code generation
  • QR code encryption
  • Password protection
  • Secure information transfer
Features
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【Software Features】 In addition to the conventional QR code and QR code scanning capabilities make this section unique QR encryption App dimensional code scanning and production lets you transfer information more secure and reliable. After you set up a unique password for your encrypted two-dimensional code, the other to get your share of the two-dimensional code, you must have the correct decryption password in order to get the correct decoding information. With the SecureQR, no longer have to worry about secrets being leaked. 【scenes to be used】 Sensitive information before sending it to the other side, the first two-dimensional code encryption generate an encrypted before sending. Business scene some jobs require the use of two-dimensional code but was worried about their own information was leaked, To pass some private messages between couples Of course, there is more usage scenarios, if you feel your information needs to be encrypted, you may wish to try this convenient use of the SecureQR.

About

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera to access links, WiFi, contacts, and product information. Create custom QR codes for various purposes, including social media and business transactions. Offers advanced features like batch scanning and product data lookup.

Highlights
  • Instant QR/barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Batch scanning capability
  • Scan history with export
  • Product information lookup
  • Customizable QR code design
  • Support for 20+ code formats
Features
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Just point your camera and scan any QR code or barcode in under a second. Instantly connect to WiFi, open links, save contacts, and check product info. Create your own QR codes and barcodes too. ▸ Scan - Point your camera for instant recognition. Supports 20 code formats: QR, Micro QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Batch scan multiple codes continuously without interruption - Open URLs, add contacts, connect to WiFi, view maps, send emails, make calls, and more — instantly ▸ Scan History - Automatically saves all scanned and created codes - View at a glance with code type, date, and product info - Export history as CSV files ▸ Create - QR Codes: website, text, email, SMS, phone number, WiFi, contact, location, event/calendar - Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Social: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Discord, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, WeChat, KakaoTalk, LINE, GitHub, and 19 platforms total - Business: Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, App Store, Google Play, Google Maps, Zoom, Google Meet, and more ▸ Custom Design - Freely change colors, dot styles, borders, and center shapes - Insert social/business platform logos and SF Symbol icons into the QR code center ▸ Product Information - Food: View nutrition facts, allergen info, Nutri-Score, Eco-Score environmental rating, ingredients, and labels via OpenFoodFacts - Non-food: View ingredients, labels, packaging info, and environmental ratings for cosmetics, household products, and more via Open Products Facts ▸ Camera - Switch between wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses - Tap to focus/adjust exposure - Zoom controls and flash ▸ Other - Dark mode support - 37 languages supported Download QR Code Scanner now and start scanning! Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/privacy.html

Screenshots

SecureQR Free4 screens
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans at 4.3 against SecureQR Free's 2.7. QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 3). SecureQR Free's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, 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. SecureQR Free sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SecureQR Free versus QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureQR FreeQR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.3 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings335 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer良 曹Space Node Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SecureQR Free

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

All ratings35 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

SecureQR Free

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during scanning
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Incorrect QR code detection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scanned QR codes
  • Ability to generate custom QR codes
  • Copy text from scanned QR codes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SecureQR Free

One-time1
  • Remove all ads$1.99
3 purchases

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Subscriptions3
  • Pro version3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro version3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro version$129.991 Year

Questions

Is SecureQR Free free?
SecureQR Free is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans free?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecureQR Free or QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans is rated higher. SecureQR Free averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.
Do SecureQR Free or QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans have ads?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans shows ads; SecureQR Free does not.

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