Comparison

QR Reader & QR Code Generator vs Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader & QR Code Generator

Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Connect to Wi-Fi, save contact information, compare prices, and generate codes for social media or business cards. Features include ultra-fast detection, flashlight support, and unlimited history.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Wi-Fi connection without password
  • Price comparison
  • Contact and event saving
  • Unlimited scan history
  • Flashlight for low-light scanning
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a second. See the rating of your food and create your own QR codes. FAST SCANNER • QR codes and barcodes: EAN, UPC, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix… • Scan from a photo in your library • Built-in flashlight, copy and share results RATE YOUR FOOD Scan a food barcode to see the product and its A-to-E rating. With Premium, get the full analysis: sugars, fat, saturated fat, salt, additives, processing level and Eco-Score when available. CREATE YOUR QR CODES Text, website, Wi-Fi, contact (vCard), email, SMS or phone: pick a template and fill it in. Customize with 6 colors, rounded dots and your logo, then share in high definition. PREMIUM No ads, full food analysis and sharing of custom QR codes. Free trial for eligible users, then an auto-renewing subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. A lifetime option is also available. Food data comes from Open Food Facts and may be incomplete for some products. This app does not provide medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/rmapp-privacypolicy/privacy-policy-qr-code-app

About

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Quickly scan all QR and barcode formats with this versatile utility. Compare prices, track history, and generate custom QR codes for various information and social media links. It also supports scanning from photos and includes helpful features like flashlight and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Code & Barcode
  • Search and Compare Prices
  • Save Scan History
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Scan From Photo Library
  • Share Scans
Features
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It's the must-have scanner app for your iPhone. Features: * Scan QR Code & Barcode * Search and Compare Prices on Amazon, eBay and Google Shopping * Support 19 country URLs searching * Save unlimited scan history for price tracking * Scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts * Support Scan QR & Barcodes From Photo Library * Support generating QR Code for contacts, products, web URL, Wi-Fi password, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar and so on. * Support generating QR Code for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Spotify, Youtube, Whatsapp, Dropbox and so on. * Support QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8 ... * Support exporting scan history, create history, batch scan history * Flashlight supported * Remind you by beep or vibrate when scan successfully * Share QR & barcode with your friends How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code / barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options It's very easy to use , no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code, it will auto recognize , scan and decode the QR code. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or even connect to Wi-Fi. So, what are you waiting for? Download QR Code Reader to scan QR code and barcode! Contact Us Email: qrcode.reader@outlook.com, we are glad to hear from you! Privacy Policy: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/privacy.html Terms of use: http://cloud-record.com/qrcodereader/Term_of_uses.pdf

Screenshots

QR Reader & QR Code Generator4 screens
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader at 2.1K against QR Reader & QR Code Generator's 72. QR Reader & QR Code Generator's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 73%). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Reader & QR Code Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader has 2.1K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of QR Reader & QR Code Generator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader & QR Code Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Reader & QR Code Generator versus Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader & QR Code GeneratorBarcode Scanner QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (72 ratings)4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings722.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastien RousseauYunlu Technology Shanghai Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

QR Reader & QR Code Generator

All ratings72 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

All ratings2,109 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.8%

Bugs and requests

QR Reader & QR Code Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Incorrect price information

Requested features

2 requests
  • Language support for non-English users
  • Option to cancel subscription

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Reader & QR Code Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$22.991 Year
3 purchases

Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Consecutive monthly membership$4.991 Month
  • Consecutive Yearly Membership3 Days trial$15.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is QR Reader & QR Code Generator free?
QR Reader & QR Code Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader free?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader & QR Code Generator or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader is rated higher. QR Reader & QR Code Generator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.
Do QR Reader & QR Code Generator or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader have ads?
Both QR Reader & QR Code Generator and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader & QR Code Generator or Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader?
QR Reader & QR Code Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader every 2 months. Most recently, QR Reader & QR Code Generator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barcode Scanner QR Code Reader on October 23, 2026.

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