Comparison

QR Reader NEXT vs BarCode2xml

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader NEXT

Quickly scan QR codes by simply pointing your camera. Access websites, save scan history, and scan from images in your photo library. Features a built-in light for dark environments.

Highlights
  • Simple camera scanning
  • Scan from photo library
  • Scan history saved
  • Built-in light for dark
  • Supports QR and Micro QR codes
  • Actions for scanned data
Features
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Hold it up. Scan it. Open it. QR Reader NEXT makes scanning QR codes quick and easy. Simply point your camera at a QR code to view its contents and access websites in just a few taps. You can also scan QR codes from images saved in your photo library. Scanned results are saved to your history, so you can easily find them again whenever you need them. Make everyday QR code scanning simpler with QR Reader NEXT. Download it today and give it a try! 【Key Features】 ◆ Simple scanning—just point your camera at a QR code ◆ Reads QR codes even when viewed at an angle ◆ Scans QR codes from images in your photo library ◆ Detects multiple QR codes at once ◆ Saves scan history for easy access later ◆ Provides actions for URLs, email addresses, phone numbers, and more ◆ Built-in light for scanning in dark environments ◆ Compatible with both iPhone and iPad ◆ Supports QR Codes and Micro QR Codes  ※Micro QR Codes require iOS 15.4 or later 【System Requirements】 Requires iOS 15.0 or later.

About

BarCode2xml

Features
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BarCode2xml iPhone のカメラでスキャンしたBarcodeデータをXMLファイルに保存してメールに添付できます。 スキャン可能なBarcodeは下記の14種類です。 1. iso.Aztec 2. iso.Code128 3. iso.Code39 4. iso.Code39Mod43 5. intermec.Code93 6. iso.DataMatrix 7. gs1.EAN-13 8. gs1.EAN-8 9. ansi.Interleaved2of5 10. gs1.ITF14 11. iso.PDF417 12. iso.QRCode 13. gs1.UPC-E 14. Codabar メールの受信先によっては、添付ファイルが文字化けしたり、改行されなかったりするので、下記の4種類のXMLファイルを作成しますので問題が起きないXMLファイルを選択して下さい。 1. UTF-8 LF 2. UTF-8 CRLF 3. SHIFT-JIS LF 4. SHIFT-JIS CRLF メールの送信機能はApp 内課金が必要になりました。 メールの送信機能はブックマークから購入できます。

Screenshots

QR Reader NEXT4 screens
BarCode2xml3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Reader NEXT at every 2 weeks against BarCode2xml's every 2 months. QR Reader NEXT also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Reader NEXT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BarCode2xml sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader NEXT ships an update every 2 weeks, BarCode2xml every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
QR Reader NEXT versus BarCode2xml: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader NEXTBarCode2xml
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopernanaworkKAZUTOSHI KINOSHITA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Reader NEXT

One-time1
  • Remove Ads.$1.99
1 purchases

BarCode2xml

One-time1
  • メール作成回数(100回分)$0.99

Questions

Is QR Reader NEXT free?
QR Reader NEXT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BarCode2xml free?
BarCode2xml is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Reader NEXT or BarCode2xml have ads?
Both QR Reader NEXT and BarCode2xml show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader NEXT or BarCode2xml?
QR Reader NEXT ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarCode2xml every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader NEXT was updated on August 24, 2026 and BarCode2xml on September 21, 2026.

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