QR Scanner vs QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Scanner
Instantly scan, create, and share QR codes with this powerful and user-friendly utility. It supports various code types, offers customization options for creation, and integrates with your device for seamless sharing and actions like saving contacts or opening websites.
- Instant QR code scanning
- Create custom QR codes
- Scan codes from photos
- Add logos to QR codes
- Share codes easily
- Automatic scan history
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Scan, create, and share QR codes instantly. Fast, accurate, and beautifully simple — everything you need in one powerful QR & barcode app. Turn your iPhone into an everyday tool for scanning payments, sharing WiFi, saving contacts, and more. FEATURES Scan QR & Barcodes • Instant scanning with your camera • Scan codes from photos or gallery • Works in low light with flashlight • Automatic scan history Smart Actions • Save contacts from vCard • Add events to Calendar • Pay quickly with VietQR • Open websites instantly Create QR Codes • WiFi, URL, contact, email, text, phone, events • Customize colors and size • Add logo to your QR code • Use photos as background Share Easily • Share via Messages, Mail, or social apps • Save to Photos • Access your codes anytime WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT • Fast and accurate scanning • Clean, easy-to-use design • Works whenever you need it • All-in-one QR solution
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access product information, documents, and more. Create custom QR codes for various platforms and data types, with options for personalization.
- Scan product QR codes for detailed information
- Scan and rename documents
- Create standard QR codes (contacts, locations, notes, messages)
- Create special QR codes (social media, PayPal, App Store)
- Customize QR codes with colors and logos
- Scan barcodes
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A must-have app in your iPhone or iPad! now!! The Ideal app for scanning QR Codes and Barcodes! These app includes amazing Features : - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - Create your own QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for: Contacts, Locations, Notes and Messages. - Special Codes for: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Skype, Paypal and App Store. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs and Social Media logos. Terms of use: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy and policy: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader at none against QR Scanner's shown. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 21). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. QR Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Scanner against 4.4 for QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of QR Scanner's written reviews are positive against 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's.
QR Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Scanner | QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (21 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews — better | 79.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Do Tri | Protection & Security App LLC |
Customer experience
QR Scanner
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Bugs and requests
QR Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera focus issues
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Ability to upload own images
- Improved scanning accuracy
In-app purchases
QR Scanner
- Remove Ads & Donate$7.99
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Questions
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