Comparison

Call Ranger vs QR Code & Barcode Generator

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

Head to head
About

Call Ranger

Block unwanted calls and texts using powerful pattern matching. Create rules to block entire area codes, country codes, or specific number ranges with up to 12-digit wildcards. Enjoy privacy as all data stays on your device.

Highlights
  • Pattern-based blocking
  • Block area codes and country codes
  • Up to 12-digit wildcards
  • Blocks calls and SMS
  • Unlimited blocking rules
  • No registration or subscription
  • Privacy assured
Currently charting
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Block entire area codes, country codes, or any phone number range with Call Ranger! We've built this call & SMS spam blocker that uses pattern matching with up to 10-digit wildcards and allows you to block billions of phone number combinations with just one rule! GLOBAL EXAMPLES: • US: "+1 415 XXX XXXX" → blocks +1 415 000 0000 to +1 415 999 9999 • China: "+86 10 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +86 10 0000 0000 to +86 10 9999 9999 • Japan: "+81 3 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +81 3 0000 0000 to +81 3 9999 9999 • South Korea: "+82 70 XXXX XXXX" → blocks +82 70 0000 0000 to +82 70 9999 9999 + Works with all countries worldwide KEY FEATURES: • NO registration • NO subscription • NO extra fees • Blocks both phone calls and text messages • Create unlimited blocking rules • Privacy assured - all data stays on your device • Full Siri AI support HOW IT WORKS: 1. Enable Call Ranger in iOS Settings: Phone → Call Blocking & Identification 2. Enable Call Ranger in iOS Settings → Messages → Text Message Filter 3. Tap the "i" button next to a missed call → "Share Contact" → "Block similar numbers" → Select how many digits to block (up to 10 digits!) and you're all set! PRIVACY ASSURED: All data and blocking rules stay on your device. Call Ranger does not access or store your personal information.

About

QR Code & Barcode Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Compare product prices, create custom codes for social media, and save your scan history. Optimized for all devices with a user-friendly interface and dark mode support.

Highlights
  • QR Code & Barcode Scanner
  • Fast & Accurate Scanning
  • QR Code Generator
  • Social Media QR Codes
  • Share & Save Codes
  • History & Favorites
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The easiest, fastest, and most reliable choice for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes! Now you can scan product barcodes to compare prices and reviews instantly. Whether you need a QR code scanner for business, shopping, or personal use, this app delivers a seamless experience. Features: • QR Code & Barcode Scanner – Supports QR codes, UPC, EAN, and more. • Fast & Accurate Scanning – Instant recognition and scanning. • History – Save scans and easily find them later. • QR Code Generator – Create custom QR codes for URLs, phone numbers, text notes, locations, emails, contacts, SMS messages, calendar events, WiFi networks, and more. • Social Media QR Codes – Generate QR codes for your social media profiles, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and more, making sharing effortless. • Share & Save – Send QR codes via SMS, email, or social media, or save them to your photos. • On-Screen QR & Barcode Display – Show QR and barcodes on your screen for easy scanning. • Favorites – Add QR codes to your favorites and keep them organized. • Print QR Codes – Generate and print QR codes for business or personal use. • Mobile-Friendly & Lightweight – Optimized for all devices with a smooth and easy-to-use interface. • Dark Mode Support – Enjoy a sleek, eye-friendly dark mode for scanning and generating QR codes in low-light environments. Download now and experience the best QR code and barcode scanning app with powerful generation features! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Call Ranger4 screens
QR Code & Barcode Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code & Barcode Generator at 100% against Call Ranger's 50%. QR Code & Barcode Generator also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Call Ranger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

QR Code & Barcode Generator is free to download; Call Ranger costs $4.99 up front. QR Code & Barcode Generator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Call Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code & Barcode Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Call Ranger has 346 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Call Ranger's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code & Barcode Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Call Ranger ships an update weekly, QR Code & Barcode Generator every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Call Ranger versus QR Code & Barcode Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCall RangerQR Code & Barcode Generator
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (346 ratings)4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better56
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#37 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonstantinos PapadakisFlowriz LLC

Customer experience

Call Ranger

All ratings346 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral6.8%
Negative42.8%

QR Code & Barcode Generator

All ratings56 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Call Ranger

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Endless loading when adding block rules
  • Blocked numbers not staying blocked
  • Crashes when trying to block certain number ranges

Requested features

5 requests
  • Block all VOIP carriers by owner
  • Import block patterns for large prefix lists
  • Ability to block by country
  • Sorting for blocked numbers list
  • Statistics/logs of blocked calls

QR Code & Barcode Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Call Ranger

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Generator

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$8.991 Month
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  • One Time Offer Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99

Questions

Is Call Ranger free?
Call Ranger costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code & Barcode Generator free?
QR Code & Barcode Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Call Ranger or QR Code & Barcode Generator?
QR Code & Barcode Generator is rated higher. Call Ranger averages 4.3 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while QR Code & Barcode Generator averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.
Do Call Ranger or QR Code & Barcode Generator have ads?
Neither Call Ranger nor QR Code & Barcode Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Call Ranger or QR Code & Barcode Generator?
Call Ranger ships an update weekly, and QR Code & Barcode Generator every 3 months. Most recently, Call Ranger was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code & Barcode Generator on September 24, 2026.

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