Comparison

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner vs akey

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

Head to head
About

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide product information, compare prices, and access web links. It also functions as a QR code generator for various data types. Save money by scanning coupons and comparing in-store prices with online options.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Compare prices
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share scanned codes
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in a second, then get the answer: open the link safely, save the contact, or check a product for your allergens. No account, no sign-up. Codes are read right on your device. OPEN LINKS SAFELY Every link gets an on-device safety check before you open it. It warns about common scam patterns such as lookalike domains, brand impersonation, raw IP addresses, insecure login pages, hidden script links and URL shorteners. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD • Nutri-Score, NOVA processing level and Green Score • Nutrition facts and additives with risk notes • Pick your allergens from the 14 major EU allergens (covers the US Big 9) and get alerts • Food recall check for the US (FDA) and France (RappelConso), with optional alerts Food data comes from Open Food Facts and is shown where the product is listed. Always check the label: allergen and recall info depends on available data. SCAN ANY CODE • QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 • 1D barcodes: UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar • Scan with the camera, from a photo or file, or paste an image • Flashlight and zoom for dark or tiny codes THE RIGHT ACTION FOR EVERY CODE Websites, contacts (vCard and MeCard), calendar events, email, SMS, phone numbers, map locations and app links each get the right one-tap action. Wi-Fi codes show the network name and password, ready to copy. CREATE QR CODES IN YOUR STYLE • QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, events and locations • 12 templates, custom colors, eye and dot shapes • Add your logo or a "Scan me" caption • Export high-resolution PNG up to 4096 px • Also creates Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and barcodes such as EAN, UPC and Code 128 FIND ANY SCAN FAST Search and filter your history by type. Your scans also show up in Spotlight. FASTER EVERY DAY • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Scan from Control Center or the Action Button (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: make a Wi-Fi code, get your last scan and more • Visual Intelligence support (iOS 26 and later) • Scan Assistant: ask about your scans in plain English, powered by on-device Apple Intelligence (supported devices, iOS 26 and later) Works on iPhone and iPad. Product lookups send only the barcode number. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes ads and usage limits. Premium removes ads and lifts the limits on scans, created codes and Scan Assistant messages. Choose weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/term/ Privacy Policy: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/policy/ Support: ndchi27@gmail.com

About

akey

A minimalist tool for securely recording account credentials. Keep your usernames and passwords organized in a simple, streamlined interface. Protect your sensitive information with this straightforward utility.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Secure credential storage
  • Account organization
  • Simple interface
Features
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一个极简的账号密码记录工具

Screenshots

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens
akey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner at Free against akey's $0.99. akey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download; akey costs $0.99 up front. Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. akey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, akey every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner versus akey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafe QR Code & Barcode Scannerakey
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYen Nguyen Thi Hai炜炜 陆

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PREMIUM Scanner$3.997 Days
  • Yearly PREMIUM Scanner$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PREMIUM Scanner$29.99
None

akey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is akey free?
akey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner or akey have ads?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner shows ads; akey does not.
Which is updated more often, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner or akey?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and akey every 2 weeks. Most recently, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and akey on October 30, 2026.

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