Comparison

QRweb vs QR Code Reader barcode Reader

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

Head to head

QRweb

Scan QR codes, open the web

Free

📊 Productivity

No ratingsView app →

QR Code Reader barcode Reader

QR Code & barcode scanner

Free

📊 Productivity

No ratingsView app →

About

QRweb

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QRweb is a simple QR code scanner that helps you open links fast. Scan with your camera or scan a QR code from photos when the camera isn’t available. Open scanned links in the built-in browser without extra steps. Save past scans automatically, search your history, and keep important links in bookmarks for quick access. Features: - Fast QR code scanning with your camera. - Scan QR codes from photos and saved images. - Open links in a built-in browser. - Search scan history to find past results quickly. - Save useful links with bookmarks.

About

QR Code Reader barcode Reader

Features

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A free QR code scanner app designed for simplicity and intuitive operation.  Launch the app to instantly activate the camera and quickly scan QR codes.  You can also scan QR codes from images in your photo album. Key Features:  • Fast startup with precise scanning  • Ability to read QR codes from photo albums  • Built-in flashlight for low-light environments  • Compatible with both QR codes and barcodes  • Automatically saves scan history for easy review  • Quickly check barcode products with online search

Screenshots

QRweb4 screens

QR Code Reader barcode Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QRweb at every 2 weeks against QR Code Reader barcode Reader's every 4 months. QR Code Reader barcode Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRweb ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader barcode Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

QRweb versus QR Code Reader barcode Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QRweb	QR Code Reader barcode Reader
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	Yes	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	17.0	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	5 MB	46 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	KAZUYUKI TAJIMA	Shufu Lin

In-app purchases

None

QRweb

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader barcode Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QRweb free?

QRweb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is QR Code Reader barcode Reader free?

QR Code Reader barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do QRweb or QR Code Reader barcode Reader have ads?

Both QRweb and QR Code Reader barcode Reader show ads.

Which is updated more often, QRweb or QR Code Reader barcode Reader?

QRweb ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader barcode Reader every 4 months. Most recently, QRweb was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader barcode Reader on September 8, 2026.