QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) vs Scanner app
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
This utility app quickly scans QR codes using your device's camera. It automatically recognizes codes, directing you to web pages or displaying plain text and phone number information. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.
- Automatic QR code scanning
- Directs to web pages
- Displays text and phone numbers
- Camera-based recognition
- No manual clicks needed
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QR code scanner application. Run the QR code reader and aim at the QR code mark. Once you recognize the QR code, you will be taken to that web page. If the QR code is plain text or phone number information, it will show the QR code text and phone number information. When you aim at the QR mark, the camera will automatically scan and read the QR mark without clicking or needing it. QR Code Reader (Reader) Please use the application well.
Scanner app
This utility app functions as an all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. It offers rapid scanning capabilities, offline functionality, and a history log of all scanned items. The app supports various QR code types, including WiFi, email, and contact information.
- All-in-one QR, barcode, and document scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Scan history saved
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- Decode WiFi, email, phone, and location QR codes
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Scan all QR code, barcodes and documents! Features: * All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types * Documents scanner: scans any paper document * History of scanned QR & barcodes, documents * Rapid scan * Internet connection is not required for scanning * Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark * Scan history saved The barcode can be searched in browsers, as well as copied/sent. Scanner decodes information from 2-D codes such as: * WiFi with ability to join network * email (matmsg, mailto, smtp): send email * phone number (tel, sms, smsto): call or send sms * GEO location: show location on map or open in Apple Maps or Google Maps * Link: open inside the app, open in browsers * Contact (VCard): create new contact or update existing one A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now! In case of any ideas on how to improve the app please contact us through email: stargo.apps@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at none against Scanner app's 3. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Scanner app's advantage is ratings volume (172 vs 18). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Scanner app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) against 4.5 for Scanner app. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanner app has 172 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update monthly, Scanner app every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) | Scanner app |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (18 ratings) — better | 4.5 (172 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 172 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Roman Sorochak |
Customer experience
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
Scanner app
In-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
Scanner app
- QR Scanner monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- QR Scanner yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
- QR Scanner PRO$0.99
Questions
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