Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

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

Archive Extractor4 screens
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Archive Extractor versus QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchive ExtractorQR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAn Sinh PhamMert Vardar

Customer experience

Archive Extractor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

All ratings71 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Archive Extractor

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Extraction 10$1.99
  • Extraction 30$3.99
  • Extraction 100$7.99
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 Archive Extractor free?
Archive Extractor 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, Archive Extractor or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
Archive Extractor is rated higher. Archive Extractor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.
Do Archive Extractor or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan have ads?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan shows ads; Archive Extractor does not.
Which is updated more often, Archive Extractor or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
Archive Extractor ships an update weekly, and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Archive Extractor was updated on August 31, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan on September 22, 2026.

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