Comparison

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator vs QR & Barcode

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

Head to head
About

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes and various barcode formats using your device's camera. Automatically navigate to web links embedded in QR codes or create your own codes to share via social media and messaging apps. Supports flashlight for low-light scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatic web link navigation
  • Social media sharing
  • Flashlight support for low light
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
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The app is designed to generate and read all barcodes supported by QR Code and Barcode. You only need to open the app and scan the barcode with the camera. The app automatically recognizes any QR Code or barcode which are scanned by the camera. You can navigate to a website automatically if the QR Code includes a web page link. You can also create your own QR Code or barcode. You can share the created barcodes with your friends. It shows the list of available apps (Email, Message, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and shared with the selected application. Reader Support: QRCode, Code_128, Code_93, Code_39,EAN_13, EAN_8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Data Matrix, PDF_417, RSS_14, Maxicod, Rss_expanded, MSI, plessey, imb, all_1D. Generator Support: QRCode,Code_128, Code_39, Code_93, EAN_13, EAN_8, Data Matrix. - Social Media Share - Flashlight support on the dim light environments.

About

QR & Barcode

Instantly scan and read QR and barcodes from your camera or photos. Take immediate action based on code content, create and share your own codes, and store past scans with a history function. Supports a wide variety of code types for both reading and creation.

Highlights
  • Scan QR and barcodes from camera or photos
  • Create and share custom QR codes
  • Batch scan mode for consecutive scans
  • Store scanned codes in history
  • Supports multiple QR and barcode types
  • Instant action based on code content
Features
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Totally FREE!!! Fast and easy way to scan and read QR & Barcodes. Open app and point the camera at the code or read from photo, instantly take action according to contents of that code: text, vCard, E-mail message, SMS message, hyperlink, geo location and more. You can also make consecutive scans with batch scan mode without interruption. You can also create and share codes. Store code details for further use with History function. Supported code types for scanning and reading: QR, Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code93, Data Matrix, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14, Pdf 417, UPC-E. Supported code types for creating: QR, Aztec, Code 128, Pdf 417. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/qrandbarcode-scan-read-create/terms-of-use

Screenshots

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator4 screens
QR & Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR & Barcode at 5.0 against QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's 3.0. QR & Barcode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR & Barcode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR & Barcode has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator versus QR & Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR/Barcode Scanner & GeneratorQR & Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErkan YaymanBedri Keskin

Customer experience

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

QR & Barcode

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator free?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator or QR & Barcode?
QR & Barcode is rated higher. QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR & Barcode averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator or QR & Barcode have ads?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator shows ads; QR & Barcode does not.
Which is updated more often, QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator or QR & Barcode?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator was updated on November 2, 2026 and QR & Barcode on November 3, 2026.

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