QR and Barcode vs X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR and Barcode
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information or generate your own. This utility app provides a quick and efficient way to read various code formats.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan barcodes
- Generate QR codes
- Generate barcodes
- Fast and efficient scanning
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QR code and Barcode Scanner, Generator.
X
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X: QR Code Scanner & Generator is a fast and easy-to-use tool for scanning and creating QR codes. Effortlessly scan any QR code or generate custom ones with your preferred colors and shapes. Main features: - Scan any QR code using the camera, with flashlight support. - Scan QR codes directly from your photo library. - Create custom QR codes with your chosen colors and shapes. - Save custom QR codes to your photo library for future use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR and Barcode at none against X's shown. QR and Barcode also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). X's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR and Barcode ships an update every 20 months, X daily. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR and Barcode | X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hanh Nguyen | Bao Tran |
In-app purchases
QR and Barcode
No in-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR and Barcode free?
Is X free?
Do QR and Barcode or X have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR and Barcode or X?
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