Comparison

QR Code Photo Scanner vs QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QR Code Photo Scanner

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes with a variety of customization options. Link to social media, websites, or payment platforms. Save scan history and utilize batch scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan, read, and generate QR & Barcodes
  • Create custom social media QR codes
  • Customize codes with photos, logos, and colors
  • Link to social media, websites, and payment platforms
  • Create E-Signature QR Codes
  • Save scan history
  • Support batch scanning
Features
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The Ultimate QR Code & Barcode Scanner and Creator! Unlock the power of QR codes and barcodes with the most intuitive and feature-rich app available on iOS. Whether you’re scanning or creating, our app does it all with ease. Features include: Features include: • Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes. • Create your own social media QR codes. • Customise codes with photos, logos & colours. • Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal. • Create E-Signature QR Codes. • Scan history saved. • Support Batch Scan. QR Code Reader Premium Subscription • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period. • Length of subscriptions: Weekly & Yearly. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Price of subscriptions: one week $1.99 USD & one year $19.99 USD. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. For further information: Privacy Policy: https://bartraca.wixsite.com/privatevault/privacy-policy Terms of Service : https://bartraca.wixsite.com/privatevault/terms-of-service

About

QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. It also allows you to create and share custom QR codes, offers a 2FA authenticator, and provides features like batch scanning and scan history retrieval.

Highlights
  • Automatic QR/barcode scanning
  • QR code creation and sharing
  • 2FA authenticator
  • Batch scanning
  • Scan history with iCloud backup
  • App lock for security
  • Customizable QR code colors
Features
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QR Reader is the best & fastest free QR code/barcode scanner & QR code creator for both iPhone and iPad! By using your phone's or pad's camera, QR reader will automatically scan and recognize the information of the QR code or barcode and supports all major barcode and QR code formats, even includes 2FA authenticator. With QR Reader app, you can also create & share unlimited QR codes anytime as you want. 【Key Features】 -Easy to Use QR code reader and barcode scanner can automatically detect and scan any code. You can also scan the QR code or barcode in the image gallery. If you are in a low-light environment, the flashlight supports you to scan and read QR codes and barcode. QR reader supports full iOS 15, and iPhone XR/XS/XS Max/11/11 Pro. -Create QR Code & Share QR Reader app helps you create unlimited QR codes, such as Weblink, text, vcard, phone number, email adress, SMS, WIFI, Geo Location and Calendar, etc. You can share QR code reader and scanner results via WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, WeChat, Line, E-mail, SMS, etc. -Support Batch Scan We provide a convenient and fast batch scanning function, if you have a lot of QR codes/barcodes to scan, you can use this function to improve the scanning speed. -Provide 2FA Authenticator for All Your Accounts Two Factor Authentication is a proven security guarantee against a wide range of cyber attacks. You can scan the QR code and get verification codes with our app for all your web accounts. -Scan Multiple Types Quickly and securely scan many types of QR codes and barcodes, such as Weblink, text, WiFi, contact, ISBN, and product, etc. If the result of scan is a Website link, you can click the URL to jump to the webpage. If it's a wifi QR code, this app will automatically connect to it without the password. If the result of scan is a product, you can choose to search and get some detail information. And you can also compare prices with online ones to save money. -View and Retrieve Scan History All your results of scan will be included in the scan history and sorted by category. Our app also supports iCloud backup. And these results of scan can also be exported as a CVS file. You can choose to turn on the history option, so that even if you change the phone, you can retrieve the scanned history. -APP Lock You can set a separate secure password for your own QR Code Reader app to protect your personal app security. -Customize QR Code Color Available to set different colors for your QR code. Download QR reader to scan QR codes and barcodes! ◆ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS ◆ You will receive unrestricted access to QR Reader in the duration of the subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact us at any time: iosmobilecontact@gmail.com Read more about our terms and conditions here: Terms of Service: http://adqr.callstudio.cc/useragreement.html Privacy Policy: http://adqr.callstudio.cc/privacy.html

Screenshots

QR Code Photo Scanner4 screens
QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone at 50K against QR Code Photo Scanner's 69. QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Photo Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR Code Photo Scanner against 4.6 for QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone has 50K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of QR Code Photo Scanner's written reviews are positive against 20% of QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Photo Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Photo Scanner versus QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Photo ScannerQR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (69 ratings) — better4.6 (50K ratings)
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews — better19.9% of reviews
Number of ratings6950K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTALENT ACQUISITIONS PTY LTDSmart Tool Studio

Customer experience

QR Code Photo Scanner

All ratings69 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative73.3%

QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone

All ratings49,595 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews719 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative78.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Photo Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera not working properly
  • Subscription issues and inability to cancel
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable ads
  • Improved subscription management and cancellation process
  • Better customer support and communication

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Photo Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • QR Code Reader Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader Pro Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
11 purchases

QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Subscriptions9
  • QR Limited Offer - One Week3 Days trial$2.497 Days
  • QR Code Premium - One Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • One Week No Trial New - QR$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • One Week$3.997 Days
  • One Week Premium$6.997 Days
  • QR Code Premium - Three Months$8.993 Months
  • One Year$29.991 Year
  • QR Code Premium - One Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • One Year No Trial New - QR$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime-QR Scanner Purchase$59.99

Questions

Is QR Code Photo Scanner free?
QR Code Photo Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone free?
QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Photo Scanner or QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone?
QR Code Photo Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Photo Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone averages 4.6 from 50K ratings.
Do QR Code Photo Scanner or QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone have ads?
Both QR Code Photo Scanner and QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Photo Scanner or QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone?
QR Code Photo Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone every 4 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Photo Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR, Barcode Scanner for iPhone on September 24, 2026.

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