Scanner QR & Barcode Generator vs ScanMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator
This app quickly scans and decodes various barcode and QR code formats, recognizing text, URLs, contacts, and more. It also allows for the generation of QR codes and offers features like a scan history and offline functionality.
- QR code scanner
- Barcode scanner
- Instant scanning
- Code generation
- Scan history
- Offline functionality
- Flashlight support
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QR-сode scan: Read Generate is the fastest QR scanner & barcode scanner. QR-сode scan: Read Generate is an essential app for your device. QR-сode scan: Read Generate can scan all 1D and 2D barcodes / QR code types including UPC, EAN8, EAN13, QRCode, Data Matrix, Quick Code, ISBN, EQS, CODE39, Code128 and recognize text, URL, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many other QR formats. QR-сode scan: Read Generate offers: - QR scanner - Barcode scanner - Instant scanning and decoding - Simple to use - Professional design - Flashlight for low-light environments - Scan history - Works offline, no internet connection required -About Subscriptions ; QR Code & Barcode Scanner offers 3-days trials for weekly subscriptions * Pricing may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. * Start 3-day trial - free of charge; no commitment; cancel anytime. * You can cancel your subscription anytime by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. * Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the period * Length of subscription: one week. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal * Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication.
ScanMaster
This app transforms your phone into a portable scanner. Easily capture documents, receipts, or sketches and share them as PDF or JPG files. Keep important information accessible and manage your workflow on the go.
- Scan multipage documents
- Share as PDF or JPG
- Scan bills and receipts
- Store IDs and important documents
- Save business cards
- Print via WiFi
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ScanMaster is efficient pocket scanner app. With this app you can: - Scan multipage documents - Share them in PDF or JPG - Scan bills, receipts or sketches - Keep your IDs or important documents with you all the time - Save business cards - Print docs with local WiFi printer Scanner app is portable, easy-to-use but powerful mobile scanner. Forget cumbersome and big office scanners, scan docs at home or on the go. It will help you to manage all your workflow wherever you are. It will become your everyday tool to work, manage all your documents and keep them in hand. How to use: all you need to do is place camera in front of a page and it will detect it borders and make a scan. ScanMaster is small but powerfull scanner app with a lot of handy tools and features to use in modern on-the-go life. Enjoy! -- Privacy Policy: http://p.homefitapps.com/com.future.fitness.p Terms of Use: http://p.homefitapps.com/com.future.scanner
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scanner QR & Barcode Generator at 4.3 against ScanMaster's 2.7. Scanner QR & Barcode Generator also leads on ads (none vs shown). ScanMaster's advantage is review sentiment (23% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Scanner QR & Barcode Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and ScanMaster sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 148 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Scanner QR & Barcode Generator's written reviews are positive against 23% of ScanMaster's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner QR & Barcode Generator | ScanMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (135 ratings) — better | 2.7 (148 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | 22.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 135 | 148 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCHUHART LTD | FUTURE MEDIA |
Customer experience
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator
ScanMaster
User reviews
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator
From 135 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Scans all barcode types
- 🚀 Fast and reliable scanning
- 👍 Helpful for documentation
- 👍 Time saver
- 👍 Works great
Room to improve
- 💸 Unexpected charges
- 💸 Subscription scam
- 💸 Expensive weekly subscription
- 💸 Deceptive pricing
- 💸 Forced upgrade to pro
ScanMaster
From 148 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great scanner quality
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💻 Convenient for remote work
- 🤳 Easy to use
- 📤 Seamless document sharing
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 📸 Poor scan quality
- 💳 Unauthorized charges
Bugs and requests
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator
Reported bugs
4 issues- Scanner not available
- App doesn't open
- App store help link broken
- Link to free version unclickable
Requested features
2 requests- Clearer pricing information
- Easier cancellation process
ScanMaster
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to save scanned documents
- Camera not working properly
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Incorrect file format conversions
Requested features
5 requests- Improve free trial experience
- Add more language support
- Simplify subscription management
- Enhance document editing tools
- Integrate with more cloud storage services
In-app purchases
Scanner QR & Barcode Generator
- Premium Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
ScanMaster
- Premium Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Week Premium3 Days trial$14.997 Days
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- Yearly Premium$69.991 Year
- ScanMaster: Year Premium3 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$59.99
Questions
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