Scanner app vs QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scanner app
This utility app functions as an all-in-one scanner for QR codes, barcodes, and documents. It offers rapid scanning capabilities, offline functionality, and a history log of all scanned items. The app supports various QR code types, including WiFi, email, and contact information.
- All-in-one QR, barcode, and document scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Scan history saved
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- Decode WiFi, email, phone, and location QR codes
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Scan all QR code, barcodes and documents! Features: * All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types * Documents scanner: scans any paper document * History of scanned QR & barcodes, documents * Rapid scan * Internet connection is not required for scanning * Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark * Scan history saved The barcode can be searched in browsers, as well as copied/sent. Scanner decodes information from 2-D codes such as: * WiFi with ability to join network * email (matmsg, mailto, smtp): send email * phone number (tel, sms, smsto): call or send sms * GEO location: show location on map or open in Apple Maps or Google Maps * Link: open inside the app, open in browsers * Contact (VCard): create new contact or update existing one A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now! In case of any ideas on how to improve the app please contact us through email: stargo.apps@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/privacy-policy Terms Of Use: https://stargoapps.web.app/#/terms-of-service
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access product information, documents, and more. Create custom QR codes for various platforms and data types, with options for personalization.
- Scan product QR codes for detailed information
- Scan and rename documents
- Create standard QR codes (contacts, locations, notes, messages)
- Create special QR codes (social media, PayPal, App Store)
- Customize QR codes with colors and logos
- Scan barcodes
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A must-have app in your iPhone or iPad! now!! The Ideal app for scanning QR Codes and Barcodes! These app includes amazing Features : - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - Create your own QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for: Contacts, Locations, Notes and Messages. - Special Codes for: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Skype, Paypal and App Store. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs and Social Media logos. Terms of use: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy and policy: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader at none against Scanner app's shown. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Scanner app sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Scanner app against 4.4 for QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Scanner app's written reviews are positive against 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's.
Scanner app ships an update every 4 months, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scanner app | QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (172 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 172 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| 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 | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roman Sorochak | Protection & Security App LLC |
Customer experience
Scanner app
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Bugs and requests
Scanner app
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Reported bugs
2 issues- Camera focus issues
- Crashes or freezes on some devices
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Ability to upload own images
- Improved scanning accuracy
In-app purchases
Scanner app
- QR Scanner monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- QR Scanner yearly3 Days trial$5.991 Year
- QR Scanner PRO$0.99
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Questions
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