Comparison

Essential QR code reader vs QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +

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

Head to head
About

Essential QR code reader

Easily scan QR codes and various other barcode types. View scanned content, copy text, open URLs, and even recreate QR codes from text. Your scan history is automatically saved for quick access.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • View and copy text content
  • Open URLs directly
  • Recreate QR codes from text
  • Automatic scan history
  • Supports multiple barcode types
Features
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Free QR code reading app, and no ad! This is completely free. This app allows you to scan QR Code, and shows contents easily. You can copy text and share, or go to browser if it is URL. History is automatically recorded, so you can use it later. Result screen shows not only text reading from QR code, but also be able to re-create QR code from text. Supports other types of bar code other than QR Code: UPC-E Code 39 Code 39 mod 43 EAN-13 (including UPC-A) EAN-8 Code 93 Code 128 PDF417 Aztec Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF14 DataMatrix QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

About

QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, providing details and search options. It also allows users to generate their own QR codes for various information types and maintains a history of all scans.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • Product barcode lookup
  • Online search of scanned items
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history saving
  • Clean user interface
Features
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QR Code Reader & Scanner is a fast, simple scanner app for everyday use. Scan QR codes, read product barcodes, look up barcode details when available, search scanned items online, create your own QR codes and keep scan history in one clean app. Main features: • QR code reader • QR scanner • QR code scanner • Barcode scanner • UPC scanner • Barcode lookup • Product details when available • Search scanned items on Google, Bing, Amazon and eBay • QR code generator • Create QR codes for websites • Create QR codes for phone numbers, email and text • Save scan history • Clean and easy-to-use design Perfect for: • Reading QR codes • Scanning barcodes • Looking up product information • Creating QR codes • Saving recent scans • Fast everyday scanning A lightweight QR code reader and barcode scanner built for quick, reliable use. Functional links to the privacy policy and Terms of Use (EULA): Privacy Policy | Terms of Use https://web.codehatten.com/barcode-scanner

Screenshots

Essential QR code reader4 screens
QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Essential QR code reader at none against QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +'s 2. Essential QR code reader also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. QR Scanner & Barcode Reader + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Essential QR code reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Essential QR code reader versus QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEssential QR code readerQR Scanner & Barcode Reader +
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeServe Co.,Ltd.Codehatten

Customer experience

Essential QR code reader

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Essential QR code reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Scanner & Barcode Reader +

Subscriptions2
  • Access Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Access Annual Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Essential QR code reader free?
Essential QR code reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner & Barcode Reader + free?
QR Scanner & Barcode Reader + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Essential QR code reader or QR Scanner & Barcode Reader + have ads?
Neither Essential QR code reader nor QR Scanner & Barcode Reader + shows ads.

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