Comparison

PHGLock vs QR Code & Barcode

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

Head to head
About

PHGLock

Monitor your home remotely with live HD video and two-way audio from your connected doorbell or surveillance camera. Receive instant alerts for motion detection and communicate with visitors from your iPhone or iPad, day or night.

Highlights
  • Live HD video streaming
  • Two-way audio communication
  • Motion detection alerts
  • Night vision functionality
  • Remote unlock capability
  • SD card video playback
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Connected to video doorbell or surveillance camera through WiFi, PHGLock lets you watch your home on iPhone or iPad easily. By connecting PHGLock to your Wi-Fi network, you can receive the instant call or alarm when the doorbell is pressed or motion detection is triggered. When you answer the call or view the alarm on iPhone or iPad, you can see, hear and talk with the visitor. The video doorbell or surveillance camera cam transmit the dynamic HD video and two-way audio to your iPhone or iPad directly. With advanced motion detection and night view function, clear image can be obtained even at night. You can also view video history with SD card video playback function. No matter where you are, PHGLock lets you watch your home easily. With PHGLock, you are always Home. Product Features 1、HD video, support multi bit stream. 2、Two-way intercom, Pro digital chip for de-noising and echo cancellation to ensure high voice quality. 3、Remote Unlock 4、Motion detection function.Under the arming mode, it will alarm when human moving in front of the doorbell is detected. 5、Night view function.Adopt infrared night vision light, which can ensure high definition images even at night. 6、Video recording, SD card video playback function.

About

QR Code & Barcode

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with advanced features like batch scanning and automatic content recognition. Save and access your scan history, and create custom codes for various uses.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code and barcode scanning
  • Automatic content type detection
  • Batch scanning for multiple codes
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Scan history with content and timestamps
  • Direct action for scanned content
Features
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This is a QR code and barcode scanner built around how people actually use codes in real life — not just one scan at a time, but across every format, every content type and every situation where a code appears and you need to know what is inside it immediately. The app reads. The app generates. The app remembers what you scanned. Here is when each part becomes useful. WHEN YOU JUST NEED TO SCAN SOMETHING FAST * Point the camera at any QR code or barcode and the result appears instantly — no button press, no loading screen * The scanner recognizes URL, text, phone number, email, SMS, WiFi credentials, vCard contacts, geographic coordinates and standard barcodes automatically * Each result type opens the right action directly: a URL goes to the browser, a phone number to the dialer, WiFi connects without typing, a vCard saves as a contact WHEN YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CODES TO GET THROUGH * Switch to Batch Scan and move through a stack of QR codes or barcodes without stopping between each one * Every scanned result is captured and logged as you go — nothing is lost, nothing needs to be re-scanned * Use this when you are processing inventory, checking in items, scanning products in sequence or any situation where stopping after every single code slows you down WHEN YOU NEED TO CREATE A CODE FROM SCRATCH * Open the Generator and choose what type of code to create: URL, plain text, phone number, email, SMS, WiFi network, vCard, location or standard barcode * Fill in the details, generate the code and save or share it immediately — no design tools, no third-party service required * Use Creator to produce codes for business cards, product labels, links, contact sharing or any use case where you need a scannable code ready fast WHEN YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO SOMETHING YOU SCANNED * Every scan is saved automatically to History with the content type, the result and the time it was scanned * Open any past entry to copy the result, trigger the action again or share it without rescanning * History keeps your scanned codes organized so nothing useful gets lost between sessions WHAT'S INSIDE QR Code Scanner — instant recognition of all standard QR code formats with automatic content type detection Barcode Reader — full barcode scanning across common retail and inventory formats Batch Scan — continuous multi-code scanning that logs every result without stopping between scans Generator and Creator — QR code and barcode creation for all supported content types, ready to save or share History — complete log of all scanned codes with content, type and timestamp for every entry Supported Content Types — URL, Text, Phone, Email, SMS, WiFi, vCard, Geo coordinates, Barcode SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. This app offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all scanning and generation features, including: * Full QR Code Scanner and Barcode Reader with all content type parsing * Batch Scan for continuous multi-code sessions * Generator, Creator and full History access You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tovrQOW_-7NC0GbOIO_Rmz_WV9aJRsmCOqTLjx-FYo/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ecHVKf5-4GCoNaZsOLbnDV9wMTXSpgbPFiXKv-Ujy4o/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

PHGLock4 screens
QR Code & Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PHGLock at none against QR Code & Barcode's 2. PHGLock also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). QR Code & Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. PHGLock asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PHGLock ships an update every 3 months, QR Code & Barcode every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PHGLock versus QR Code & Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPHGLockQR Code & Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLUE UNIVERSE CORPORATIONAndrii Lupenko

Customer experience

PHGLock

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code & Barcode

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

PHGLock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Features Year$39.991 Year

Questions

Is PHGLock free?
PHGLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code & Barcode free?
QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PHGLock or QR Code & Barcode have ads?
Neither PHGLock nor QR Code & Barcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PHGLock or QR Code & Barcode?
PHGLock ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, PHGLock was updated on October 2, 2026 and QR Code & Barcode on October 2, 2026.

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