QR Reader Ξ 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 Reader Ξ
Easily scan various types of codes, including QR codes and barcodes, with this efficient utility. It also allows you to generate your own QR codes and provides a widget for quick access.
- Scan QR Codes
- Scan Barcodes
- Generate QR codes
- App widget for quick launch
- Supports over 12 barcode types
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QR Code is the app that let you scan different kind of codes like QR Code, barcode and more. This app support more than 12 types of barcodes. You can : - Scan QR Codes, Barcodes easily. - Generate your own qr codes. - Add app WIDGET to launch the reader in few seconds. "Simple, fast and efficient, this app is the all-in-one scanner"
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 iOS requirement: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at 13.0 against QR Reader Ξ's 16.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for QR Reader Ξ against 4.6 for QR BAR Code Reader (Maker). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 18 respectively.
QR Reader Ξ ships an update every 2 months, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Ξ | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEXTEPIO SAS | EONSOFT |
Customer experience
QR Reader Ξ
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
In-app purchases
QR Reader Ξ
No in-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Reader Ξ free?
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Which has better reviews, QR Reader Ξ or QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)?
Do QR Reader Ξ or QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Reader Ξ or QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)?
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