QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator vs Philly Parking Buddy
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.
Philly Parking Buddy
This app monitors temporary street parking restrictions in Philadelphia, alerting you to changes near your parked car or favorite spots. Avoid tickets and unexpected tows by staying informed about construction, special events, and other parking limitations.
- Monitors temporary street parking restrictions
- Real-time notifications for sign changes
- Tracks construction and event closures
- Personalize favorite parking spot monitoring
- Avoids parking tickets and tows
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Philly Parking Buddy uses city data to track temporary street parking restrictions and notifies you if signs go up or come down near your parked car, favorite parking spot, or any other location you choose. Avoid tickets and "courtesy" tows! Tracked closures include: - Construction, utility, and street work closures - Temporary no-parking zones (moving, dumpsters, etc) - Block parties, farmer's markets, and other special event parking restrictions Our service improves public access to the information that the city collects by providing active monitoring, personalization, and notifications to improve the experience of street parking in Philadelphia. Disclaimers: • Always verify parking information with official street signs and obey city laws and ordinances. • This is an independent app, not affiliated with the government of the City of Philadelphia. Data is sourced from Philadelphia's public Open Data portal (https://opendataphilly.org/organizations/city-of-philadelphia/). Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.phillyparkingbuddy.com/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Philly Parking Buddy at 5.0 against QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's 3.0. Philly Parking Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume 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. Philly Parking Buddy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Philly Parking Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator ships an update every 6 weeks, Philly Parking Buddy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator | Philly Parking Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erkan Yayman | Kwibus LLC |
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In-app purchases
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator
No in-app purchases
Philly Parking Buddy
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Year
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