Comparison

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader vs Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.

Highlights
  • Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
  • Scan from photos
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Save, search, and filter scan history
  • View product details via Google/Amazon
  • Export history as text or CSV
Features
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

This utility app decodes GS1 barcodes, displaying details like GTIN, expiration dates, and lot numbers. It allows users to save scan history, share barcode data, and generate barcode images. Supports a wide range of barcode types and GS1 application identifiers.

Highlights
  • Scan all common barcodes
  • View GS1 barcode details
  • Save scan history
  • Share barcodes
  • Generate barcode images
  • Import barcodes from gallery
  • Dark Mode support
Features
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Probably the most beautiful pure GS1 Barcode Scanner, with an easy to use, functional design. See all contents of GS1 barcodes and share them with others. The App will show the contents of any GS1 Barcode, like the GTIN, Expiration Date, Lot or Serial Number. These barcodes are often used on products in B2B areas like the healthcare industry. Have a history of all scanned barcodes and share them with other applications or people, by using the Pretty GS1 Scanner. Features: - Scan all common Barcode - See Details of GS1 Barcodes - Save a History of your scans - Share Barcodes with other Apps - Generates the scanned barcode as an image - Export the Barcodes - Shows all highlighted Application Identifier and Group Separator in the Raw Barcode - Import Barcode from the Gallery - Dark Mode Support - Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch The app can scan the following barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8, EAN-13, Data Matrix, UPC-E, Aztec, PDF417, ITF14, Interleaved 2 of 5 codes The following GS1 Application Identifiers are supported: - (00) Serial Shipping Container Code - (01) GTIN - (02) GTIN of contained Trade Items - (10) Lot Number - (11) Production Date - (12) Due Date - (13) Packaging Date - (15) Best Before Date - (17) Expiration Date - (20) Product Variant - (21) Serial Number - (22) Secondary Data Fields - (30) Count of Items - (37) Number of Units Contained - (310) Product Weight in KG - (23n) Lot Number of N - (240) Additional Product Identification - (241) Customer Part Number - (242) Made to Order Variation Number - (250) Secondary Serial Number - (251) Reference to Source Entity - (392) Price - Single Monetary Area - (393) Price and ISO - (395) Price per UOM - (422) Country of Origin - (714) National Healthcare Reimbursement Number AIM

Screenshots

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader4 screens
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader at Free against Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's $1.99. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader also leads on ratings volume (650 vs 32). Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (83% vs 72%). On rating, update cadence, 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

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader is free to download; Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $1.99 up front. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader against 4.6 for Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader versus Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode Scanner QR Barcode ReaderPretty GS1 Barcode Scanner
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (650 ratings)4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings650 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBen GilroyToni Dominik Hoffmann

Customer experience

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

All ratings650 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative22.2%

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

All ratings32 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
  • Cannot scan from photos
  • Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
  • Data matrix format not supported
  • Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)

Requested features

5 requests
  • Zoom functionality for better scanning
  • Integrated search option within app
  • Data matrix code support
  • Scan history/log feature
  • Ability to delay browser opening after scan

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$29.99
  • Lifetime$59.99
None

Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader free?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner free?
Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 650 and 32 ratings respectively.
Do Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader nor Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader or Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner?
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pretty GS1 Barcode Scanner on October 1, 2026.

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