QRBarcode vs Barcode Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRBarcode
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The fastest QRCode Scanner. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner: Read QRCode, Scan Barcode. QRCode Generator including text, URL, ISBN, etc. More than 30 types supported: QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Linear, PDF417, Aztec, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN 13, Google Auth, etc. With powerful features : - Scan history - Search in history - Share an item - Delete an item in the history
Barcode Generator
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Barcode Generator - QR Scanner. Turn your iPhone into a fast barcode and QR powerhouse. Barcode Generator: QR Scanner lets you create polished codes, scan instantly, and manage them all in one secure place. Perfect for shopping, tickets, Wi‑Fi sharing, inventory, events, and work. Key features: Create barcodes and QR codes with text, links, contacts, Wi‑Fi, calendar events, and more Scan any QR code or barcode quickly with auto-detect and history Save, favorite, and organize codes with folders and search Customize with colors, labels, and export options Offline creation and history access; no account required Secure by design: your scans stay on device Why users choose it: Reliable scanning even in low light Clean, fast interface with no clutter Built for daily needs: payments, tickets, loyalty cards, packaging, asset tags Get organized, work faster, and share safely with Barcode Generator: QR Scanner. Privacy Policy:https://www.termsfeed.com/live/69cf7e8d-7c18-4daf-a02d-bf7e6de2737d Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xFHloxZGXmtEjmVEmlquVUdxlrJOoV5IFNByr9hfjc/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QRBarcode at none against Barcode Generator's 2. Barcode Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 16 months). On price, 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 Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. QRBarcode asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRBarcode ships an update every 16 months, Barcode Generator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRBarcode | Barcode Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alparslan Topbas | Andrii Kulchytskyi |
In-app purchases
QRBarcode
No in-app purchases
Barcode Generator
- Barcode Weekly with 3 days free3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Barcode Scanner Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
Is QRBarcode free?
Is Barcode Generator free?
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