QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator vs QR Codes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
QR Codes
Easily create, manage, and share custom QR codes from various data types. Enjoy live previews, full color customization, and seamless syncing across Apple devices. This utility is completely free to use.
- Instant QR code creation
- Customizable QR code appearance
- Support for URLs, contacts, and WiFi
- Live preview of codes
- Cross-device iCloud syncing
- Free to use
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QR Codes is a simple app that lets you instantly create, manage, and share custom QR codes. Generate codes from URLs, contact cards, and WiFi credentials—with live preview and full color customization. Plus, your QR codes are saved and synced seamlessly across all your Apple devices via iCloud, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac. And the best part? QR Codes is completely free, now and always.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Codes at 5.0 against QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's 3.0. QR Codes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Codes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Codes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator | QR Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erkan Yayman | Dasmer Singh |
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QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator
QR Codes
In-app purchases
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator
No in-app purchases
QR Codes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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