QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner vs Swoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner
This utility quickly scans and decodes various QR codes and barcodes, including website URLs, contact information, and payment codes. It also allows users to create their own QR codes and share scanned content easily. Browse deals and coupons directly from scanned codes.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Create custom QR codes
- Browse deals and coupons
- Auto-detect scanning
- Share scanned content
- Scan from photos
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The quickest and most powerful QR Codes Reader, ever! QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contacts, details, plain text, website URLs, telephone numbers, SMS messages, email addresses, email messages, calendar events, locations and more. It is transforming your life towards an easier and more convenient way. Now scans QR codes, barcodes, documents and Ali Payment codes. Features: - Scans QR codes and barcodes. - Browse deals & coupons. - Scan & Share - scan and share photos & files. - Auto-detect scanning. Simply point & hold! - Share using email, MMS, Facebook or Twitter. - Create your own QR codes and barcodes. - Approve websites before visiting them. - Export your own QR codes and barcodes by email. - AliPay barcodes support. - Fastest QR Code and Matrix scanning. - Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll.
Swoop
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Lightweight app designed for fast file transfers between local devices. With an intuitive interface and lightning-fast speeds, sharing files has never been easier or more efficient. Best of all, Swoop prioritises your privacy, ensuring that no data is collected whatsoever. Experience seamless and secure file sharing with Swoop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner at fortnightly against Swoop's every 6 weeks. QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Swoop every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner | Swoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VLADYSLAV YERSHOV | Axcurate Labs Pvt Ltd |
In-app purchases
QR Codes Reader and Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Swoop
No in-app purchases
Questions
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