QR Code & Barcode Reader vs ScanBulk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code & Barcode Reader
This utility app quickly scans various QR codes and barcodes, supporting over 15 types including URLs, contact info, and product codes. It saves your scan history and allows easy sharing via multiple platforms.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan product barcodes
- Supports 15+ code types
- Save scan history
- Share scans via SMS, Email, Social Media
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The easiest and fastest QR Code and Barcode Reader. More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth Complete Scanner Features: - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Share codes via SMS, Email, Twitter, and Facebook Scan QR codes for: URLs, Phone Numbers, Text Notes, Locations, Email Addresses, Contacts, SMS Messages, Calendar Events, and Wireless Networks.
ScanBulk
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ScanBulk is a blazing-fast batch barcode and QR code scanner and generator. It combines batch scanning, batch generation, and group archiving in one app, with millisecond recognition, vibration feedback, and smart deduplication — built for warehouse inventory, asset tracking, event check-in, and information archiving. 【Key Features】 ▸ Lightning-fast scanning, millisecond response Millisecond recognition — point and scan, no waiting Instant vibration and sound feedback confirms every scan Continuous scanning of QR codes and barcodes, no repeated taps Auto-detects multiple code types and saves results in real time Recognize QR codes from photos in your album ▸ Smart deduplication, accurate capture Scan results are auto-deduplicated to avoid duplicate records Re-scanning the same barcode triggers an instant alert Keeps your data accurate and clean ▸ Batch generation, one-tap creation Generate at high speed — hundreds of codes without lag Batch generate QR codes and barcodes Type content manually, one per line, for quick generation Import CSV, Excel, or TXT files for batch generation Files can include custom names; generated images are auto-named ▸ Group archiving, neatly organized Create custom groups by project or scenario Pick a target group when saving a scan — clear archiving Rename or delete groups (records move to Ungrouped) Group list shows record count and last-updated time live ▸ History, always at hand All scans auto-saved and grouped for browsing Search by content, note, or group View details and add notes to any record Swipe to delete a record ▸ Export & share with ease Export scans to Excel (CSV) Group-based export with index, content, code type, time, group, note One-tap share to WeChat, email, and more ▸ Style customization Custom QR foreground and background colors Add a logo image to QR codes Adjust code size Barcodes auto-fit the best style 【Use Cases】 Warehouse inventory: batch-scan product barcodes, group by zone Asset management: scan asset tags, record by department Event check-in: batch-scan ticket QR codes, count in real time Info collection: batch-collect QR info, export to Excel Batch creation: import Excel to generate QR codes for label printing Education: batch-generate student-info QR codes for quick verification 【Why ScanBulk】 Instant: millisecond scanning, smooth batch generation Haptic feedback: vibration and sound on every scan Smart dedupe: auto-detects duplicates, no redundancy Batch efficient: scan and generate in bulk Organized: group management keeps data tidy Local-only: all data stays on your device, private Offline: scanning and generation need no network ScanBulk — scan in bulk, generate in bulk, and make code work effortless. Terms of Use: https://lancewin.github.io/scanbulk/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://lancewin.github.io/scanbulk/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ScanBulk at every 10 days against QR Code & Barcode Reader's monthly. QR Code & Barcode Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 & Barcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScanBulk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code & Barcode Reader ships an update monthly, ScanBulk every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & Barcode Reader | ScanBulk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 吉华 郑 | liang zhenying |
In-app purchases
QR Code & Barcode Reader
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
ScanBulk
- monthly$9.991 Month
- Quarterly$19.993 Months
- yearly$69.991 Year






