QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) vs Code 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.
Code Scanner
This utility app uses your device's camera or photos to scan various types of barcodes and QR codes. It supports a wide range of formats and can be accessed directly from your photo gallery via the share sheet.
- Scan codes from camera
- Scan codes from photos
- Supports QR, UPC, EAN, and more
- Integrates with Photos app share sheet
- Uses Apple Vision framework
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Code scanner scans for codes using your camera, or from an image in your photo gallery. You can now scan photos for codes without opening this app: - Simply open Photos - Select your image - Tap that share button - And tap "Scan for Codes" Supported Codes: - QR Code - Universal Product Code (UPC-E) - EAN-13 (including UPC-A) - EAN-8 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Code 93 - Code 128 - PDF417 - Aztec Code - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF14 - DataMatrix This app uses the Apple Vision and AVFoundation frameworks to detect codes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Code Scanner at none against QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s shown. Code Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Code Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update every 6 weeks, Code Scanner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) | Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | An Trinh |
Customer experience
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
Code Scanner
In-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) free?
Is Code Scanner free?
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Do QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or Code Scanner have ads?
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