Code Reader vs QR Code and Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Reader
Easily scan, generate, and share QR codes and barcodes. Quickly read various code types, including links, contacts, and product information. Generate new codes from text, emails, or Wi-Fi details, and utilize convenient extensions for seamless integration.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Generate QR codes and barcodes
- Read codes from images via extension
- Generate codes from text, email, Wi-Fi
- Save and share scanned/generated codes
- Automatic web page opening for product barcodes
- Scanner preview with zoom and stabilization
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A feature-rich QR and barcode scanner: scan, generate, and share codes — fast and privately. Scan codes with text, links, contacts, emails, locations, Wi‑Fi networks, product barcodes, and more. When you scan a code, the app acts on it intelligently: links open in the browser, email addresses let you compose a message quickly, and vCards can be viewed or added to Contacts. You can read codes with the camera or generate them in the app — plus use action extensions to scan or create codes from other apps.¹ Spotted a QR code in a photo or on a website? Use the Read Code extension to scan it instantly.¹ Main features • Scan with the camera — text, links, contacts, emails, product barcodes, Wi‑Fi, and more • Read QR codes and 1‑D barcodes from images with the Read Code extension¹ • Product barcodes can open relevant web pages or Amazon (configurable in Settings) • Generate QR codes and 1‑D barcodes • Create codes from text, links, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, and Wi‑Fi • Join Wi‑Fi networks automatically from a scanned code • Scan and save multiple codes in one session • Generate a code from text, a link, or a contact with the Generate QR extension¹ • Smooth up to 60fps scanner preview with optical image stabilization and zoom (including optical 2× zoom on iPhones with dual cameras) • Optionally copy scanned content to the clipboard automatically • Option to prefer HTTPS and avoid insecure websites • Recents for scanned and generated codes, with search and filters • Custom QR colors — two‑finger tap on the image or use the menu when viewing a code • Share any barcode • Custom URL scheme to generate QR codes from a URL or text² • Widgets for recent codes and quick access to the scanner Code Reader Pro Upgrade to Code Reader Pro for advanced tools — no ads, and your data stays on your device. Choose monthly, yearly, or a one‑time lifetime unlock. Pro includes: • Batch scan — read many codes from photos or PDFs at once • Export & import history — back up or move your scan library (CSV/JSON) • Custom names — label scans so you can find them quickly • Starred scans — pin important codes and filter your history • Notes — add context to any saved scan • QR codes with logo — embed your brand in generated codes • High‑res & PDF export — share sharp QR images and PDFs • Link safety warnings — alerts for suspicious links (IP addresses, punycode, mixed scripts, and more) before you open them Restore purchases anytime from the Pro screen. ¹ The extension might need to be enabled manually: open the share menu, tap More at the bottom, and turn on the app extensions (Activities). ² Try it in a browser or messaging app: add generateqr:// before a URL or text to open the app and generate a QR code image. - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://illescasdaniel.github.io/qr-code-reader-app-info/
QR Code and Barcode
Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This tool allows for batch scanning, custom code creation with various data types, and efficient management of your scan history. Easily add codes to your digital wallet and customize their appearance.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Batch scanning capability
- Custom QR code generation
- Scan history management
- Apple Wallet integration
- Code customization (colors, shapes)
- Home Screen widgets
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QR Code Scanner & Generator — the fast and reliable tool for scanning, creating, and managing all your QR and barcodes. Scan instantly, create custom codes, save your history, and even add important codes to Apple Wallet. Features: • Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly • Batch scan multiple codes at once • Create your own QR codes: links, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, and more • Save and organize your scan history • Add QR codes to Apple Wallet for quick access • Customize colors, shapes, and error correction • Home Screen widgets for instant access • Share or export your codes easily
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Code Reader at 4.6 against QR Code and Barcode's 4.4. Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (243 vs 21) and review sentiment (64% vs 54%). QR Code and Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. Code Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QR Code and Barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Reader has 243 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 54% of QR Code and Barcode's.
Code Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code and Barcode every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.
| Parameter | Code Reader | QR Code and Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (243 ratings) — better | 4.4 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 243 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO | Maxim Kazakov |
Customer experience
Code Reader
QR Code and Barcode
Bugs and requests
Code Reader
Reported bugs
15 issues- App not working after MacOS update
- Cannot get permissions to save
- QR codes not readable by Mac camera
- App crashes QREncoder
- Sequence of letters then stops
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- Camera doesn't focus on QR code
- No 'Take picture' or red button
- Account closed for misuse (reported scam)
- Error scanning WiFi QR codes
- Contact access without privacy section
- Inaccurate barcode numbers
- Cannot scan from files/photos
- Donation button error
- Errors when scanning
- Cannot open scanned content
Requested features
9 requests- Add date & time to QR history
- Option to select camera
- Ability to save QR codes
- Support for SVG files
- Add logos to QR codes
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- Choose QR code color
- Generate QR codes from photos
- Dynamic QR codes
- Widget support
QR Code and Barcode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Code Reader
- Code Reader Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Reader Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
- Donation 1$0.99
- Donation 2$1.99
- Code Reader Pro Lifetime$2.99
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- Donation 5$4.99
- Donation 10$8.99
QR Code and Barcode
- QRWidget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- QRWidget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QRWidget Pro$7.99
- QRWidget Pro$16.99
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