Barcode Generator vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Generator
Easily create and scan various barcode formats, including QR codes. Customize labels with background colors and print multiple pages. Store scanned barcode data directly on your device.
- Generates multiple barcode types (Code 128, QR, EAN-13, etc.)
- Scans existing barcodes and stores data
- Creates printable labels
- Supports multi-page printing
- Customizable label background colors
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Barcode Generator makes barcode labels, prints them, and reads barcodes with your camera. Everything stays on your device. CREATE • 20 barcode types: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ISBN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI Plessey, Pharmacode, POSTNET, Australia Post 4-State, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 and Aztec. • The preview updates as you type. Check digits are added for you, and a value that cannot be encoded says why. • Serial numbers: step the number up or down (SN-0099 to SN-0100), or go to the next number automatically after each print. • Give a label a name, such as "Front door" or "Shelf A3", so it is easy to find later. PRINT • AirPrint to any printer, including roll-fed label printers, which use only as much paper as the sticker needs. • Print sheets: choose saved barcodes, set how many copies of each, pick 1 to 4 columns on A4 or US Letter, add dashed cutting guides, and preview every page before printing. • Label colour with adjustable opacity. A contrast check warns you if a colour would make bars hard to scan. SCAN • Scan with the camera, with a torch for dim places, or read a barcode from a photo. • Reads QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5 and Codabar. • Open links, copy the value, or turn any scan into a printable label. ORGANISE • Every saved and scanned code in one searchable list. • Export the whole list, or just the codes you select, to an Excel workbook with a picture of each barcode, its name, value and type. • Share any barcode as an image. MAKE IT YOURS • Three themes, Indigo, Ocean and Graphite, each in light and dark. • Works on iPhone and iPad. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no tracking. The app collects no data and sends nothing anywhere. Your barcodes are stored only on your device.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.
- Scan QR Code & Barcode
- Search and Compare Prices
- Save Scan History
- Generate QR Codes
- Scan From Photo Library
- Share Scans
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader at 73% against Barcode Generator's 24%. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 58 months). Barcode Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Barcode Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Barcode Generator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's.
Barcode Generator ships an update every 58 months, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Generator | Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (37 ratings) | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | 73.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 37 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hirenkumar patel | Yunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Barcode Generator
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Bugs and requests
Barcode Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashes on certain devices
- Incorrect price information
Requested features
2 requests- Language support for non-English users
- Option to cancel subscription
In-app purchases
Barcode Generator
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader
- Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
- Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
- Remove Ads$2.99
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