QR Reader Ξ vs BEG ID Read
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"
BEG ID Read
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The BEG ID Read is able to read datamatrix codes also on very reflective glass surfaces. Its particular use is reading laser marked datamatrix codes on glass containers, enabling the unique identification of the container. Having identified the unique container makes the container and its content traceable throughout its life – from cradle to grave. About Emhart Glass: Bucher Emhart Glass, a division of Bucher Industries AG, is headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland, with offices and manufacturing facilities located throughout the world. The company is a leading supplier of forming machines, inspection machines, controls, and parts to the glass container industry.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BEG ID Read at none against QR Reader Ξ's shown. QR Reader Ξ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Reader Ξ ships an update every 2 months, BEG ID Read every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Ξ | BEG ID Read |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NEXTEPIO SAS | Emhart Glass SA |
In-app purchases
QR Reader Ξ
No in-app purchases
BEG ID Read
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Reader Ξ free?
Is BEG ID Read free?
Do QR Reader Ξ or BEG ID Read have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Reader Ξ or BEG ID Read?
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