QR Reader Plus vs Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Reader Plus
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and various barcodes using your device's camera. It automatically opens URLs, transfers data to your clipboard, and keeps a history of your scans. An LED light option is available for low-light scanning.
- Scans QR codes and barcodes
- Automatic URL opening
- Automatic clipboard transfer
- Scan history log
- LED light control
- Supports multiple code types
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QR Reader Plus is the fastest and most user-friendly barcode scanner and completely Free! Open the app, point the camera at the code. QR reader will automatically recognize QR code. FEATURES - Scans QR codes, barcodes - Open URL automatically - Automatic transfer to clipboard - View a history scan lists - LED light On / Off Supported codes: ・QR codes (including MEBKM) ・UPC-E codes ・Code 39 codes ・Code 39 mod 43 codes ・EAN-13 (including UPC-A) codes ・EAN-8 codes ・Code 93 codes ・Code 128 codes ・PDF417 codes ・Aztec codes ・Interleaved 2 of 5 codes ・ITF14 codes ・DataMatrix codes
Barcode
Quickly scan and read QR codes and barcodes from various sources. Generate your own codes for websites or phone numbers, and easily share them. Keep track of scanned items with history and favorites.
- Fast and accurate scanning
- Supports multiple code formats
- Scan history and favorites
- Generate custom QR codes
- Easy code sharing
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Looking for a fast and reliable QR and Barcode scanner app? Look no further than our app! Our app is designed to help you quickly and easily scan and read QR codes and Barcodes. With just a few taps, you can scan codes from products, magazines, posters, websites, and more. Whether you're looking for product information, discounts, or coupons, our app makes it easy to get the information you need. Supports more than 15 types of QR codes and barcodes including: Aztec Code, CodaBar, Code 32, Code 128, UPS Code, DataMatrix, EAN-2, EAN-5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-14, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, JAN, MaxiCode, MicroPDF417, MicroQR Code, PDFCode, UPC-A Here are some of the key features of our app: * Fast and accurate scanning: Our app uses advanced scanning technology to quickly and accurately read QR codes and Barcodes, even in low light conditions. * Multiple code formats supported: Our app can scan and read a wide range of code formats, including QR codes, Barcodes, Data Matrix, and more. * History and favorites: Keep track of the codes you've scanned with our app, and easily access your favorite codes for quick reference. * Generate your own codes: Want to create your own QR codes? Our app makes it easy to generate codes for websites, phone numbers, and more. * Easy sharing: Share codes with your friends and family quickly and easily through email, text message, or social media. Our app is the perfect tool for anyone who needs to scan QR codes and Barcodes on a regular basis. Download it today and start scanning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode at every 12 months against QR Reader Plus's every 35 months. QR Reader Plus's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.4 for QR Reader Plus against 4.3 for Barcode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively.
QR Reader Plus ships an update every 35 months, Barcode every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Reader Plus | Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 12 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | newforestar co,.ltd | Matrix Software Co. |
Customer experience
QR Reader Plus
Barcode
In-app purchases
QR Reader Plus
No in-app purchases
Barcode
No in-app purchases
