QR Code vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code
This app quickly scans and decodes QR codes and barcodes, supporting various data types like URLs, contacts, and plain text. It also allows users to generate their own QR codes and manage scan history.
- Instant QR code and barcode scanning
- Generate custom QR codes
- Scan from photos
- Unlimited scan history
- Auto-decode various data types
- Directly open web links and map locations
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QR Code Reader is the fastest and most user-friendly QR code scanner available. If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod came with a built-in scanner, this would be it. This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code/barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options When scanning a QR code, if the code contains a website URL, you will automatically be taken to the site. If the code just contains text, you'll immediately see it. For other formats such as phone numbers, email addresses, or contact info, you will be prompted to take the appropriate action. Features: - For iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. - Instant Scan. - Unlimited storage for scan history. - Create your own QR Codes. - Auto decode all types of QR codes: contact details, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, locations... - Scan Barcodes & QR codes from photos in your Photo Roll. - Perform all the actions related to the QR code without quitting the app. - Flashlight supported for low light environment. - Open web links and map locations directly in the app. - Share by mail and text message. Enjoy!
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.
- Scan QR Code & Barcode
- Search and Compare Prices
- Save Scan History
- Generate QR Codes
- Scan From Photo Library
- Share Scans
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader at 4.5 against QR Code's 3.1. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). QR Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of QR Code's written reviews are positive against 78% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.
QR Code ships an update every 4 months, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code | Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (26 ratings) | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 10.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 海文 王 | Yunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
QR Code
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Bugs and requests
QR Code
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect price information
Requested features
2 requests- Language support for non-English users
- Option to cancel subscription
In-app purchases
QR Code
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
- Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
- Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
- Remove Ads$2.99
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