QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) vs QR Scanner
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.
QR Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to retrieve URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, and access product information. Share scanned content, save codes for later, and customize your scanning experience with various themes and settings.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Retrieve URLs and Wi-Fi credentials
- Scan product codes (UPC, ISBN)
- Save scanned codes
- Share scanned content
- Customizable themes and settings
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly — private, no account needed. QR Scanner turns your camera into the fastest way to open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and read product barcodes. Point, done — everything is processed on your device. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes and all major barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) • URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone, SMS, events, locations • Scan from camera or from a photo in your library BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Batch mode — keep scanning, no stops between codes • Auto-zoom and torch for far-away or dim codes • History with tags and filters — find any past scan in seconds • Decide what happens when you open a link: in-app or your browser SAFE BY DESIGN • Suspicious links are shown before they open — you choose • No account, no tracking: scans stay on your device • Works fully offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at 13.0 against QR Scanner's 16.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) against 4.7 for QR Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 12 respectively.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Scanner every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Tuan Nguyen Van |
Customer experience
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
QR Scanner
In-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) free?
Is QR Scanner free?
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Do QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or QR Scanner have ads?
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