Comparison

Smart Barcodes vs aQRmate

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

Head to head
About

Smart Barcodes

This utility app scans various 1D and 2D barcodes, displaying the encoded information. It intelligently recognizes URLs, phone numbers, addresses, and tracking numbers, offering direct actions like opening links or initiating calls. Scanned data is saved for later reference and can be named for easy organization.

Highlights
  • Reads 1D and 2D barcodes
  • Displays encoded text
  • Detects URLs, phone numbers, addresses, tracking numbers
  • Direct actions for detected data (call, map, track)
  • Saves scanned information
  • Allows naming saved scans
Features
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Reads many 1D and 2D barcodes and displays the encoded text. It detects: URLs - tap to go there in Safari Phone numbers - tap to make a call Addresses - tap to display in Maps Tracking numbers - tap to track at the shipping website It saves scanned information, and you can give the saved scans a name to remind you where it came from. No information is collected or transmitted from your device at any time.

About

aQRmate

Features
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With aQRmate, you can effortlessly generate QR codes that encapsulate a diverse range of information, including your contact details (MeCard or vCard format), social media links (such as Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and more), or even plain text. You have the option to personalize your QR codes by incorporating your preferred colors and logos, thereby enhancing their uniqueness. Additionally, you can export your custom QR codes as image files, facilitating their seamless sharing. Furthermore, aQRmate empowers you to scan a diverse range of barcodes, encompassing QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and numerous others. Upon successful scanning, you have the option to copy the captured content, conduct an online search for additional information, generate a new QR code, add it to your Contacts, and explore numerous other functionalities. Feature Summary: ● Generate QR codes for contacts, social media links, free text, and more ● Personalize QR codes with colors and logos ● Export QR codes as image files for easy sharing ● Scan QR, EAN, UPC, Code 128, and more ● With the scanned content, you can copy, search online, create new QR codes, add to Contacts, and more Generate, customize, scan, and share — everything is just a few taps away with aQRmate!

Screenshots

Smart Barcodes3 screens
aQRmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Barcodes at none against aQRmate's 1. Smart Barcodes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. aQRmate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Barcodes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Barcodes ships an update weekly, aQRmate every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Barcodes versus aQRmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart BarcodesaQRmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGetSmart SoftwareAbel Law

In-app purchases

None

Smart Barcodes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

aQRmate

One-time1
  • Donations$0.99

Questions

Is Smart Barcodes free?
Smart Barcodes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is aQRmate free?
aQRmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Barcodes or aQRmate have ads?
Neither Smart Barcodes nor aQRmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Barcodes or aQRmate?
Smart Barcodes ships an update weekly, and aQRmate every 5 months. Most recently, Smart Barcodes was updated on October 2, 2026 and aQRmate on October 9, 2026.

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