Comparison

Art Calc vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

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

Head to head
About

Art Calc

Personalize your calculator's appearance with a vast array of colors, fonts, and design options. Save custom themes and utilize comprehensive calculation functions. Optimized for iPad multitasking.

Highlights
  • 138 color options
  • 68 font choices
  • Adjustable key design
  • 130 pre-built colorsets
  • Calculation history
  • Memory function
  • iPad Split View/Slide Over support
Features
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Make your own unique calculator! Customize the look of the calculator to your liking! "Art Calc" is an app that grants such a wish. There are 138 colors available for color scheme and 68 different fonts to choose from. You can also adjust the character size of the key and thickness of the key frame. It also comes with 130 pre-built colorsets. Ocean, Castle, Galaxy, Dragon, Ninja, Princess and more. You can use a wide variety of unique colorsets at your disposal from the start. The basic functions of the calculator, such as history, memory and swiping, are also very comprehensive. It also supports Split View and Slide Over, so it's a great option for iPad users. The basic specifications are as follows. [ Calculation Function ] - The number of decimal places is from 0 to 20 - Selectable rounding off, rounding up or down - Changing thousands separator and decimal symbol - Saving calculation history and reusing of history results - Approximate value representation - Memory function - Ratio (%) calculation - Deletion of character and block units. - Switching between standard mode and calculator(dentaku) mode [ Design Function ] - 138 colors available for the color scheme - 68 character fonts available - Changing Key Frame ON / OFF and thickness - Changing the character size of the key - 6 color patterns to choose from - Switching the display options - Saving up to 10 colorsets as "My Colorset" [ Others ] - 130 pre-built colorsets are included - Supporting Split View / Slide Over on iPad - Supporting Dark Mode - Haptic feedback ON / OFF - Key sound ON / OFF

About

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply pointing your device's camera. This utility offers instant results, a helpful flashlight for low-light conditions, and keeps a history of your scans. No internet connection is needed for this fast and effective tool.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Flashlight for low-light
  • Scan history
  • No internet required
  • Minimalist material design
  • Simple to use
Features
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- HOW IT WORKS To scan QR code or barcode, open the app and point the camera at the code, and you're done! App will quickly read the code and give you the details behind the code. In order to use the app, your device must have a built-in camera. FEATURES OF QR CODE READER / BARCODE SCANNER ● Beautiful minimalist material design ● Scans instantly ● Simple to use ● Flashlight for scans in low visibility ● Scan history ● No internet connection required Fast and effective. The app opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Subscription Terms - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Related Terms - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/3tgBMEc - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2Qro3f0

Screenshots

Art Calc4 screens
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 100% against Art Calc's 67%. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Art Calc's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Art Calc sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan has 72 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Art Calc's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Art Calc ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Art Calc versus QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArt CalcQR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)4.8 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1072 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko ArakiMert Vardar

Customer experience

Art Calc

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Art Calc

One-time1
  • Art Calc with no ads$1.99
4 purchases

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Subscriptions4
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +$4.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Maker +3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • QR Code Scanner Maker +$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Art Calc free?
Art Calc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Art Calc or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is rated higher. Art Calc averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan averages 4.8 from 72 ratings.
Do Art Calc or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan have ads?
Both Art Calc and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan show ads.
Which is updated more often, Art Calc or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
Art Calc ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Art Calc was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan on November 3, 2026.

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