QR Code & Barcode vs iQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code & Barcode
Easily scan, generate, and customize QR codes and barcodes. This app offers instant decoding, a history of your scans, and the ability to create personalized codes with logos and colors. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a premium subscription.
- Instant QR code and barcode scanning
- Generate custom QR codes
- Personalize QR codes with designs and logos
- Save and manage QR code history
- Import QR codes from photos
- Ad-free premium experience
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Point your camera at any QR code or product barcode and it's read instantly. Make your own codes for Wi-Fi, contacts and links, and find every code again later. One clean app for all of it. Codes are read right on your iPhone, not in the cloud. Available in 28 languages. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, WhatsApp and locations • Product barcodes (EAN and UPC) • Scan a photo or screenshot straight from your library • Torch and zoom for dark or distant codes ONE TAP TO ACT Open the link, join the Wi-Fi, save the contact, call, message, email, or open the place in Maps. No copying and pasting. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD Scan a grocery barcode to see the product, its Nutri-Score and NOVA group, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens. Free, for any product in the Open Food Facts database. CREATE AND STYLE YOUR OWN • Codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, WhatsApp and locations • Share your Wi-Fi so guests join without typing the password • Choose colors and add a logo. The designer warns you if a style gets hard to scan • Save to Photos, share, or show a code full screen at full brightness A HISTORY THAT STAYS TIDY Every code you scan or create is kept, and your favorites can be pinned to the top. PREMIUM Upgrade for: • Multi-scan: collect many codes in one go • Your own logo on your QR codes • Restyling of any code you scan • History search, filters and sorting • No ads Premium is an auto-renewing weekly subscription that starts with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://qr3.kruso.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://qr3.kruso.app/privacy Questions or ideas: info@kruso.me
iQR
Easily scan QR codes with a fast and intuitive interface. Customize and generate various types of QR codes, including those for email, SMS, contacts, and Wi-Fi. Share or save your created codes effortlessly.
- Fast QR code scanning
- Customizable QR code creation
- Generate codes for various data types
- User-friendly interface
- Share and save QR codes
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Key Features: 1 - Effortless QR Code Scanning: Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for the right app to scan QR codes. Our QR Code Scanner is lightning-fast and incredibly easy to use. Simply point your device's camera at the QR code, and our app will instantly decode it, providing you with the information you need. 2 - Create Your Unique QR Codes: Stand out from the crowd by customizing your QR codes. Our app offers a special feature that allows you to design QR codes with your own style and personality. Whether you want to add colors, logos, or other elements, the power to create a distinctive code is in your hands. 3 - Generate Any Type of Code: Need to share your email address, send an SMS, share contact information, or connect to Wi-Fi? Our QR Code Generator can create codes for various data types. Simply select the type of code you want to generate, input the necessary information, and our app will create a QR code that can be easily shared with others. 4 - User-Friendly Interface: Our app's intuitive and user-friendly interface ensures that anyone, regardless of their tech-savviness, can use it effortlessly. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, you'll find our app a breeze to navigate. 5- Share and Save: Share the QR codes you create with ease or save them for future use. Our app makes it simple to share codes via email, messaging apps, or by saving them to your device. Auto Renewing Subscriptions: For auto renewing subscriptions completed in our iOS Apps following terms apply: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Privacy Policy :https://sites.google.com/view/thanhhvoplc/ Term Of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/thanhhvotou/home
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: iQR at none against QR Code & Barcode's shown. iQR also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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. QR Code & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days and iQR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $21.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 months, iQR every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & Barcode | iQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kuan Siang Ang | Thanh H Vo |
Customer experience
QR Code & Barcode
iQR
In-app purchases
QR Code & Barcode
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.497 Days
- Weekly Subscription 20233 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscriptions3 Days trial$23.991 Month
iQR
- QR Code Reader PRO3 Days trial$21.991 Month








