Comparison

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan vs QR code maker

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

Head to head
About

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

Scan any QR code or barcode to access information, menus, and product details. Create custom codes to share links or promote your business. This app simplifies online content access and business promotion for all users.

Highlights
  • Effortless QR and barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Instant menu access
  • Detailed product information
  • Smart shopping price comparison
  • History tracking of scans
  • Export and share scans
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly - and create your own in seconds. Whether you are scanning a restaurant menu, checking product prices, reading a WiFi QR code, or generating custom barcodes for your business, QR Mate is your all-in-one scanner and code generator. Trusted by users worldwide, QR Mate combines blazing-fast scanning with powerful code creation tools - all in one beautifully designed app. == SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY == Point your camera and scan in less than a second. QR Mate works in any lighting condition, including low-light environments, and recognizes all major code formats: * QR Codes - websites, texts, emails, contacts, WiFi credentials, calendar events, locations, and more * Barcodes - EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE 128, CODE 39, CODE 93, ITF-14, AZTEC, DATAMATRIX, PDF417 * Scan from your camera or directly from photos in your photo library Every scan is saved automatically, so you can revisit, reshare, or reference anything you have scanned before. == CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES & BARCODES == * QR Codes for URLs, text, email, phone, SMS, vCard contacts, WiFi networks, payment info, and more * Barcodes in all standard formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE 128, CODE 39, ITF-14, and more * Custom logo QR codes - embed your brand logo directly inside the QR code * Choose colors and styles that match your brand identity * Export as high-resolution images for print, packaging, or digital content == SMART SHOPPING & PRICE COMPARISON == * Scan product barcodes to instantly look up prices, reviews, and product details * Compare prices across retailers before you buy * Check nutritional information by scanning food barcodes * Keep a complete shopping history of everything you have scanned == WIFI QR CODES - SHARE YOUR NETWORK INSTANTLY == * Scan a WiFi QR code to connect instantly - no passwords required * Generate a WiFi QR code from your credentials in seconds * Perfect for homes, offices, cafes, hotels, and events == HISTORY & ORGANIZATION == * Every QR code and barcode you scan is saved automatically * Organized by date and type for easy browsing * Tap any saved scan to reopen the link, reshare, or copy the data * Works completely offline - your history is always accessible == WHO USES QR MATE? == * Students scanning codes for homework, events, and campus resources * Professionals creating branded QR codes for business cards and marketing * Shoppers comparing prices and reading product information before buying * Travelers scanning menus, museum info, transit tickets, and hotel WiFi codes * Small business owners creating barcodes for inventory and promotions QR Mate 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 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. Terms of Service: https://zipoapps.com/qrmateios/terms Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/qrmateios/privacy

About

QR code maker

Easily scan and create various types of QR codes with a user-friendly interface. This app automatically recognizes QR code content and provides relevant actions, and allows customization of generated codes.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Smart scan reader with relevant actions
  • Save and share in high resolution
  • Scan from imported images
  • Flashlight support for scanning
  • Scan history
Features
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QR Code Maker & Reader is the fastest QR Code app, with a beautiful and easy-to-use interface, you can scan and create your QR Codes easily! With this app, you can read, recognize, and decode all kinds of QR codes: WiFi QR code, URL, text, contacts, Email, phone number, business card, products, location, calendar, coupon codes, etc. ===== Look at how simple scan a QR Code ===== 1 - Open the app. 2 - Point your camera to the QR Code. 3 - It automatically recognizes the QR Code and shows the result. 4 - This QR Code scanner is smart, it will show you the result with a relevant option to do. For example: if you read a phone number it will automatically show you a button to call this phone. Just tap it and call it. ===== Create is even more simple ===== 1 - In the second tab, you click on the QR Code type you want to create. It could be a QR Code contact, email, location, etc ... 2 - Fill your QR Code with the information you want. 3 - Tap Create and it's done! 4 - You can also customize your QR code by choosing the background color, and the dot's colors. You can put your QR Code into a Frame too. If you want to create more interesting for peoples to scan your QR Code. PUT INTO A FRAME! ==== History ==== See your scan history! Every QR Code that you scan will be saved into your history so you can always check it later. ==== Features ==== - Use the flashlight to scan. - Scan an imported image from your photos. - Generate all types of Qr Codes. - Save and share in HIGH RESOLUTION, 1080p, and 4K. - Smart scan reader: Automatically identifies what type is the content in the QR Code and shows you a relevant option to do: as a call to the phone number, open the email app, add to contacts, etc ... Download it Right now and start scanning, reading, and generating all QR Codes you wish! Terms of services: https://qrly.tk/tos

Screenshots

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan4 screens
QR code maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan and QR code maker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QR code maker's written reviews are positive against 20% of Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's. QR code maker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 7). 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. Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QR code maker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan against 4.4 for QR code maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan has 258 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR code maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan versus QR code maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode & QR Code Reader ScanQR code maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (258 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB88 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperZipoAppsCode2Apps Desenvolvimento LTDA

Customer experience

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

All ratings258 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative76.0%

QR code maker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

Subscriptions17
  • Best QR Barcode Reader Premium$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QR Code Scan & Barcode Read +3 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Barcode Scanner & QR Code Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • QR Code Read & Scan: Monthly$9.991 Month
  • QR Code & Barcode Generator3 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • QR Mate Scanner: Annual$24.901 Year
  • QR Code & Barcode Reader3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • 3-Month Gold Plan3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Pro QR Code Scanner & Maker3 Days trial$35.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro Plan$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • QR Code Maker & QR Scanner$54.996 Months
  • QR Scanner & Barcode Read Pro3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Barcode Scanner & QR Code Read$59.996 Months
  • QR Code Scan & Barcode Reader+3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Mate Reader: Lifetime Pack$59.99
3 purchases

QR code maker

One-time3
  • Upgrade to Full Access$0.99
  • Remove Ads.$1.99
  • Complete Access$2.99

Questions

Is Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan free?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR code maker free?
QR code maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or QR code maker?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan and QR code maker are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 258 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or QR code maker have ads?
Both Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan and QR code maker show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or QR code maker?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan ships an update every 9 days, and QR code maker every 9 days. Most recently, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan was updated on August 10, 2026 and QR code maker on August 13, 2026.

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