Comparison

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan vs Ship Bell Sounds

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

Ship Bell Sounds

This app transforms your iPhone into a nautical bell clock, replicating the sounds and atmosphere of traditional ship bells. It offers two modes: an authentic 8-bell watch system or a simple hourly chime. Enjoy customizable sounds and widgets for your home and lock screens.

Highlights
  • Traditional 8-bell watch cycle
  • Hourly Chime Mode
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
  • Daily repeating bell schedule
  • Quiet Hours support
  • Custom ship bell sounds
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Bring the timeless tradition of maritime watch bells to your iPhone. Ship Bell Sounds accurately recreates the traditional ship's bell watch system, delivering authentic bell sequences with precise timing throughout the day. Whether you're at sea, in the workshop, at home, or simply enjoy maritime heritage, the bells ring exactly when they should. Choose the mode that best suits you, from the complete four-hour watch cycle to simple hourly and half-hourly chimes, all designed to provide dependable and accurate timekeeping. Features • Authentic traditional ship's bell watch system • Precise bell timing throughout the day • Multiple operating modes, including: • Traditional Watch Bells • Hourly Chime • Half-Hourly Chime • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets showing the current watch • Traditional ship's chronometer clock • Quiet Hours to automatically silence bells overnight • Simple, reliable operation Perfect for sailors, maritime enthusiasts, naval historians, museums, workshops, and anyone who appreciates the timeless rhythm of traditional shipboard life. No subscriptions. No advertisements. Just authentic ship's bells.

Screenshots

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan4 screens
Ship Bell Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ship Bell Sounds at 100% against Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's 20%. Ship Bell Sounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's advantage is price (Free vs $0.49) and ratings volume (256 vs 1). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan is free to download; Ship Bell Sounds costs $0.49 up front. Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Ship Bell Sounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ship Bell Sounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan has 256 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ship Bell Sounds's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan ships an update every 9 days, Ship Bell Sounds fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan versus Ship Bell Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode & QR Code Reader ScanShip Bell Sounds
PriceFree — better$0.49
Rating4.4 (256 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings256 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZipoAppsVIENN S A WILLMOTT

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%

Ship Bell Sounds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 App crashes after every scan
  • 🐛 App crashes all the time
  • 🐛 Cannot find help on how to work app
  • 🐛 Assistant goes nowhere

Requested features

3 requests
  • 💡 Option to delete app easily
  • 💡 Clearer pricing before download
  • 💡 Free QR reader alternative

Ship Bell Sounds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Ship Bell Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan free?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ship Bell Sounds free?
Ship Bell Sounds costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or Ship Bell Sounds?
Ship Bell Sounds is rated higher. Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan averages 4.4 out of 5 from 256 ratings, while Ship Bell Sounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or Ship Bell Sounds have ads?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan shows ads; Ship Bell Sounds does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan or Ship Bell Sounds?
Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan ships an update every 9 days, and Ship Bell Sounds fortnightly. Most recently, Barcode & QR Code Reader Scan was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ship Bell Sounds on October 25, 2026.

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