QR Code Reader vs QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader
This utility app quickly scans QR codes to open URLs, emails, phone numbers, or copy text. It features a simple interface with no extra functions and includes an LED light option for scanning in low light.
- Scan QR codes
- Open URLs in browser
- Open emails in mail app
- Initiate phone calls
- Copy scanned text
- Use LED light for scanning
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It is the simplest QR code reader. We have omitted any unnecessary functions. - Open URL in browser application. - Open the email in the mail application. - Open the phone number with the call application. - Copy the text. - LED light can be used.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
This utility app quickly scans QR codes using your device's camera. It automatically recognizes codes, directing you to web pages or displaying plain text and phone number information. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.
- Automatic QR code scanning
- Directs to web pages
- Displays text and phone numbers
- Camera-based recognition
- No manual clicks needed
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QR code scanner application. Run the QR code reader and aim at the QR code mark. Once you recognize the QR code, you will be taken to that web page. If the QR code is plain text or phone number information, it will show the QR code text and phone number information. When you aim at the QR mark, the camera will automatically scan and read the QR mark without clicking or needing it. QR Code Reader (Reader) Please use the application well.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at 4.6 against QR Code Reader's 4.0. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 77 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Code Reader ships an update every 77 months, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 77 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hayato Shimizu | EONSOFT |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader
No in-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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