QR Code Reader · vs QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader ·
Easily scan various QR codes and barcodes to access detailed product information, data cards, and scan history. Organize your scans with folders and export data to CSV. Offers unlimited scans and ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.
- Scan 15+ code types
- Product & food details
- QR code data cards
- Scan history
- Organize with folders
- Batch scan
- CSV export
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Batch Scan - CSV Export SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day trial, 3-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://sites.google.com/view/qrcodeios/home
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, generate new codes, and manage your scan history. This utility also reads business cards and allows for product price comparison.
- QR code and barcode scanning
- Business card scanning
- Product price comparison
- QR code generation
- Scan history management
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Simple & easy QR Reader! Now scans QR codes, barcodes, puzzles, business cards. FEATURES - Code Scanner - scans QR codes & barcodes - Card Scanner -Read websites, contacts, messages, locations, phone numbers, e-mails, events, texts, and social media - Browse products and compare prices - QR Code Generator - Safe all codes in your history Subscription Pricing: Yearly Subscription: $38.99 Monthly Subscription: $8.99 Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for the renewal fee within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://kdocs.cn/l/cvBeGr4qpGLU Terms of Use: https://kdocs.cn/l/cqgmN9A0Nlr1
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader · at 4.7 against QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan's 3.0. QR Code Reader · also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (670K vs 1). QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Code Reader · ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader · | QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (670K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 670K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Lock LLC | Tianjin Qingsong Yidian Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader ·
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
Bugs and requests
QR Code Reader ·
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent scanning results
- Subscription charges even after app deletion
Requested features
2 requests- More manual control over scanning
- Clearer subscription and pricing information
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader ·
- Pro Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Pro version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Premium3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
- Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- Pro Version 3 months$14.993 Months
- Pro Version 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
- Monthly Membership$8.991 Month
- Annual Membership$38.991 Year
- Lifetime Membership$58.99
Questions
Is QR Code Reader · free?
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Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader · or QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan?
Do QR Code Reader · or QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan have ads?
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