Ticker vs Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ticker
Stream live data for cryptocurrencies, stocks, news, YouTube, Reddit, and podcasts without ads or registration. Get real-time updates, customizable notifications, and in-depth charts all in one convenient application.
- Live streaming data
- Crypto and stock prices
- Real-time bid/ask depth charts
- Company and crypto news
- YouTube clips and podcasts
- Customizable notifications
- No account registration
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- FREE to use - No ads - No account registration or login required - Just download, open, and go! We are streaming apps. Say goodbye to pull to refresh and say hello to live streaming data for crypto, stocks, news, YouTube, Reddit, Podcasts and more. Get live crypto & stock prices that continuously update. Real-time bid/ask depth charts. Company and crypto news. YouTube clips, r/Subreddits, and podcasts. Receive notifications for significant changes. Easily customizable to fit your needs. Stop switching between so many apps. Ticker is the super app that has all the things you care about in one place.
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
Easily scan and decode barcodes and QR codes from your camera or saved images. Quickly access decoded information like text, links, and contacts with options to copy, save, or open.
- Real-time camera scanning
- Scan from gallery images
- Manual numeric input
- Automatic content detection
- Copy, save, or open decoded info
- Scan history management
- Share codes and content
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Barcode Scanner | QR Reader — Fast & Accurate Scan Utility Barcode Scanner | QR Reader offers a straightforward way to scan and recognize barcodes and QR codes in real time or from saved images. The app helps decode various types of content — text, links, contacts, and more — with quick actions for copying, saving, or opening information. Barcode Scanning – Real-time scanning through the device camera. – Recognition from photos selected in the gallery. – Manual numeric input for decoding. – Automatic content detection, including text, URLs, contacts, and other formats. – Instant copy, save, or open actions. – Clear error messages in case of scanning issues. QR Code Scanning – Real-time QR recognition via the camera. – Scanning from gallery images. – Automatic identification of the code’s content with quick interaction options. Saved Data Management – History for storing previously scanned and created codes. – Adjustable number of recent entries displayed. – Edit or delete saved items anytime. – Share codes or their content through messengers, social platforms, email, and more. Share & Copy – Copy decoded content to the clipboard instantly. – Share information across apps with one tap. Premium Access Unlock full functionality with a subscription or one-time purchase: Unlimited barcode and QR code scanning. Without a subscription, you can scan 1 QR code and 1 barcode. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SW7GKWlqs3pcILUYz_t3uHAcvppmygsno3zCngoaXuY/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axUmH8_jxTXKZunc1NxY0Ah6ni3N0swDnWjEWQqo_F8/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner | QR Reader at 5.0 against Ticker's 4.4. Ticker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Scanner | QR Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Ticker asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticker has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Ticker ships an update every 5 weeks, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ticker | Barcode Scanner | QR Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Firehose, Inc | HD CINCINNATI OH LLC |
Customer experience
Ticker
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
In-app purchases
Ticker
No in-app purchases
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader
- Scanner Premium$4.997 Days
- Scanner & Reader Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Scanner & Reader One-time$119.99
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