QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) vs QR 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 to direct you to websites, display text, or show phone numbers. The scanner works without requiring manual clicks.
- Automatic QR code scanning
- Website redirection
- Text and phone number display
- Camera-based recognition
- QR code creation
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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 Code Scanner
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Point the camera at a code and QRScanPro works out what it is: a link, a WiFi login, a contact card, or plain text. Then it opens the action you need instead of a wall of raw characters. It scans QR codes and barcodes, reads text from paper documents, connects to WiFi, saves contacts, and builds 24 kinds of QR codes. Every scan goes into a searchable history on your phone. Scan • QR mode reads links, WiFi, contacts, text, vCards and MeCards • Barcode mode reads EAN-13 / EAN-8 / Code 128 / Code 39 • Photos and files also handle Aztec, PDF417 and Data Matrix • Duplicate reads are ignored, so one code is not saved twice Act on the result • Join WPA, WEP or open WiFi networks with one tap • Save vCard and MeCard contacts to your address book • Open links in the built-in browser • Share any result as text, or delete it Document scan and OCR • The camera finds the page edges and scans the document • Text recognition pulls out the words so you can copy, share or save them QR code maker • 24 types: link, text, phone, SMS, email, contact, WiFi, location, social profiles, events, PayPal, OTP and cloud links • Pick one of 7 colors and save the code as a PNG • Share it, copy the encoded text, or reuse a recent template Free and Premium • Free: camera QR scanning, 8 personal code types plus history and search • Premium: barcode mode, scans from photos and files, document scan with OCR, and the 16 social, business and utility code types • Monthly, yearly or one-time lifetime purchase History and settings • Up to 1000 scans with full-text search, type filters, share and delete • WiFi passwords are removed before a scan is stored • System, light or dark appearance, with haptics on or off • 13 languages including English, Vietnamese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese • iPhone only, iOS 16.4 or later, with native glass effects on supported versions Download QRScanPro and scan the next code you see. Privacy Policy: https://blueducklabs.xyz/apps/qrscanpro/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) at none against QR Code Scanner's 3. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) also leads on device support (3 vs 1). QR Code Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price 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. QR Code Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) | QR Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EONSOFT | Vu Viet Duc |
In-app purchases
QR BAR Code Reader (Maker)
No in-app purchases
QR Code Scanner
- Monthly Premium$5.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$49.99
Questions
Is QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) free?
Is QR Code Scanner free?
Do QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or QR Code Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR BAR Code Reader (Maker) or QR Code Scanner?
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