2D scanning vs Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
2D scanning
This utility app allows for quick scanning and generation of QR codes, barcodes, and text. It supports customization of QR codes with colors, logos, and backgrounds, and can automatically save scanned business cards to your address book.
- QR code scanning and generation
- Barcode scanning
- Text recognition from images
- Customizable QR code appearance
- Automatic business card saving
- WiFi QR code connection
- Scan history storage
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Convenient, fast and easy to use QR code scanning, generating tools, support sites, text, business cards, WiFi. The main function: ● Custom: QR code color, background color, background image, custom logo, logo color. ● Scanning: scan picture recognition text, support Chinese English. ● Generate: Personalize generated texts, websites, business cards, WiFi two-dimensional code. ● Scan: two-dimensional code, bar code instantaneous scanning display, continuous rapid scanning. ● Storage: Stores the history of scanning and creation. ● share: QQ, WeChat, microblogging multi-platform scan results and generate two-dimensional code to share. ● Diversity: support text, websites, business cards, WiFi scanning and generation. ● Business card is automatically saved to address book. ● Scan WiFi two-dimensional code, quick connect set mobile network. ● Web site display and copy sharing Convenient, simple and powerful, easy to understand and easy to use. If you find a bug, can not meet your needs, or have good ideas, welcome to feedback xiaodeve@163.com. Thank you for your use.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.
- Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
- Scan from photos
- Generate custom QR codes
- Save, search, and filter scan history
- View product details via Google/Amazon
- Export history as text or CSV
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader at 72% against 2D scanning's 0%. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). 2D scanning's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 2D scanning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 2D scanning's written reviews are positive against 72% of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's.
2D scanning ships an update every 6 weeks, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 2D scanning | Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (26 ratings) | 4.6 (650 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 650 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 景元 肖 | Ben Gilroy |
Customer experience
2D scanning
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Bugs and requests
2D scanning
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Reported bugs
5 issues- App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
- Cannot scan from photos
- Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
- Data matrix format not supported
- Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)
Requested features
5 requests- Zoom functionality for better scanning
- Integrated search option within app
- Data matrix code support
- Scan history/log feature
- Ability to delay browser opening after scan
In-app purchases
2D scanning
- 去除广告$0.99
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$59.99
Questions
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