Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Reader vs MiaoView

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Supports 15+ code types
  • Save scan history
  • Share scans via SMS, Email, Social Media
Features
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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.

About

MiaoView

Features
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Read manga. Understand every panel. Stay in the story. Tired of taking screenshots, switching to a translator, then jumping back to your manga? MiaoView is an AI-powered manga translation browser built for reading Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, webtoons, and other foreign-language comics. Open a manga webpage and MiaoView can detect comic images as you browse, translate them in reading order, and help you keep reading without constantly switching between apps. IMMERSIVE MANGA TRANSLATION Detect translatable manga images directly on webpages and translate while you browse. No more screenshot-copy-switch-repeat. CONTINUOUS TRANSLATION Turn on automatic translation to process the current page and newly loaded images as you scroll. Perfect for long-strip comics and webtoons. TRANSLATE A SINGLE IMAGE Only need one panel or image translated? Tap the translation control on an image and process it individually. TRANSLATION CACHE Previously processed content can be reused to reduce repeated waiting and make your reading experience smoother. A FULL WEB BROWSER MiaoView is more than a translator. Browse comfortably with: • Multiple tabs • Bookmarks • Browsing history • Webpage sharing • QR code scanning • Dark mode • Private browsing • Desktop mode • Multiple search engines PRIVACY FIRST Your browsing history, bookmarks, and cache are primarily stored on your device. Data required for translation is only submitted when you choose to use the translation service. MiaoView is made for you if you: • Read Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, webtoons, or foreign-language comics • Need manga image translation or OCR recognition • Want to spend less time taking screenshots and switching apps • Prefer a clean and lightweight browser for iPhone MiaoView — stop translating. Start reading. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Reader4 screens
MiaoView3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MiaoView at every 10 days against QR Code & Barcode Reader's monthly. QR Code & Barcode Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Code & Barcode Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MiaoView sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Reader ships an update monthly, MiaoView every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QR Code & Barcode Reader versus MiaoView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode ReaderMiaoView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer吉华 郑Yoghourt Technology(BeiJing) Company Limited

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Reader

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$0.99
9 purchases

MiaoView

Subscriptions9
  • 喵览周度会员7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • 喵回plus 月度会员$9.991 Month
  • 季度会员$14.993 Months
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  • 喵览pro 月度会员$24.991 Month
  • 喵览年度会员$24.991 Year
  • 喵览 Plus季度会员$29.993 Months
  • 喵览 Plus年度会员$39.991 Year
  • 喵览Pro 年度会员$69.993 Months
  • 喵览 Pro年度会员$99.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Reader free?
QR Code & Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MiaoView free?
MiaoView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code & Barcode Reader or MiaoView have ads?
Neither QR Code & Barcode Reader nor MiaoView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Reader or MiaoView?
QR Code & Barcode Reader ships an update monthly, and MiaoView every 10 days. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and MiaoView on October 16, 2026.

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