Lynkd vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lynkd
Connect to enabled devices via Bluetooth to access and configure settings like Wi-Fi. Receive push notifications and manage users, RFID keys, and access remotely through a web portal. Set up simple automations for device control.
- Bluetooth device connection
- Configure device settings
- Enable Wi-Fi communication
- Web-based data management portal
- Remote push notifications
- Manage users and RFID keys
- Grant temporary access
- Setup simple automations
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The LYNKD application allows a user to connect to a LYNKD enabled device via Bluetooth. With LYNKD a user can access, configure, enable communication services like WIFI or modify device settings. Devices are connected to a web based portal by using the LYNKD application. The web-based data management portal allows users to receive push notifications even when they out of Bluetooth range of their devices. . Manage users, RFID keys, grant temporary access, receive alerts, or setup simple automation using the LYNKD tools enabled in the LYNKD application.
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply pointing your device's camera. This utility offers instant results, a helpful flashlight for low-light conditions, and keeps a history of your scans. No internet connection is needed for this fast and effective tool.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Flashlight for low-light
- Scan history
- No internet required
- Minimalist material design
- Simple to use
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- HOW IT WORKS To scan QR code or barcode, open the app and point the camera at the code, and you're done! App will quickly read the code and give you the details behind the code. In order to use the app, your device must have a built-in camera. FEATURES OF QR CODE READER / BARCODE SCANNER ● Beautiful minimalist material design ● Scans instantly ● Simple to use ● Flashlight for scans in low visibility ● Scan history ● No internet connection required Fast and effective. The app opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Subscription Terms - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Related Terms - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/3tgBMEc - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2Qro3f0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 100% against Lynkd's 0%. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (71 vs 10). Lynkd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Lynkd asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan has 71 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Lynkd's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan's.
Lynkd ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lynkd | QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (10 ratings) | 4.8 (71 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RPH Engineering LLC | Mert Vardar |
Customer experience
Lynkd
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
In-app purchases
Lynkd
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
- QR Code Reader & Barcode +3 Days trial$4.491 Month
- QR Code Reader & Barcode +$4.991 Month
- QR Code Scanner Maker +3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- QR Code Scanner Maker +$39.991 Year
