Archive Extractor vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Archive Extractor
Easily open and extract various compressed file formats on your iPhone or iPad. Browse archive contents before extracting, handle password-protected files, and process large files efficiently. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Supports 9 popular compressed file formats
- Browse archive contents before extraction
- Extract single or multiple files
- Save to Files app
- Open password-protected ZIP files
- Handles large files efficiently
- On-device processing for privacy
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Open compressed files without sending them to a server. Archive Extractor lets you inspect an archive's contents, preview individual files, and extract only what you need on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. SUPPORTED FORMATS Browse and extract ZIP, RAR, 7Z, TAR, GZ, BZ2, XZ, LZMA, TGZ, TBZ2, TXZ, TLZ, and compressed TAR archives. BROWSE BEFORE EXTRACTING See the complete folder structure, file names, and sizes before unpacking anything. Navigate folders and preview individual files with the system viewer. EXTRACT ONLY WHAT YOU NEED • Open archives from local or cloud storage • Extract one file, a selection, or the entire archive • Choose a destination folder or share extracted files using built-in system tools PASSWORD-PROTECTED ARCHIVES Enter a password to browse and extract supported encrypted ZIP, RAR, and 7Z archives, including archives with hidden file names. MADE FOR LARGE ARCHIVES The native engine reads archives from disk instead of loading the entire archive into memory whenever the format allows. Built-in disk-space checks help prevent incomplete extractions. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Processing happens entirely on your device. Your archives and extracted files are never uploaded to us. Browsing and file preview are free. Extracting files requires Archive Extractor Premium, available as an in-app subscription. Privacy Policy: https://azcomputingltd.com/archive-extractor/privacy Terms of Use: https://azcomputingltd.com/archive-extractor/terms
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.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Flashlight for low-light
- Scan history
- No internet required
- Minimalist material design
- Simple to use
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 100% against Archive Extractor's 50%. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 1). Archive Extractor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Archive Extractor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.
Archive Extractor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Archive Extractor's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Archive Extractor ships an update weekly, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Archive Extractor | QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | An Sinh Pham | Mert Vardar |
Customer experience
Archive Extractor
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
In-app purchases
Archive Extractor
- Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Annually$19.991 Year
- Extraction 10$1.99
- Extraction 30$3.99
- Extraction 100$7.99
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
- 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
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