Comparison

QR Code & Barcode vs Simple QR Kit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Simple QR Kit

Features
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Simple QR Kit is a clean, honest QR code scanner and generator — built for people tired of apps that block the camera with ads or trap you in a subscription just to scan a code. SCAN Point your camera at any QR code to instantly open links, connect to Wi-Fi, or save a contact. We never show ads over the scanner — the camera view stays completely clear, every time. Built-in warnings flag shortened or unusual links before you open them, so you always know what you're about to visit. CREATE • Text & URL QR codes — share any link or message • Wi-Fi QR codes — let guests join your network instantly, no typing required • Business card (vCard) QR codes — share your contact details, importable straight from your Contacts Every code you create can be saved, shared, or saved directly to Photos. HISTORY Every scan is saved automatically so you can find it again later — no account, no sign-in required. HONEST BY DESIGN • No subscriptions, no paywalls, no "free trial" tricks • No ads over the camera — ever • A small banner ad appears only on History, Generate, and Settings • All your data stays on your device Simple QR Kit does one thing well: scanning and creating QR codes, without the clutter.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode4 screens
Simple QR Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple QR Kit at none against QR Code & Barcode's 3. Simple QR Kit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per 7 days. Simple QR Kit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 months, Simple QR Kit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
QR Code & Barcode versus Simple QR Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & BarcodeSimple QR Kit
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKuan Siang Angfumiya ogawa

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code & Barcode

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$8.497 Days
  • Weekly Subscription 20233 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscriptions3 Days trial$23.991 Month
None

Simple QR Kit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode free?
QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple QR Kit free?
Simple QR Kit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code & Barcode or Simple QR Kit have ads?
Both QR Code & Barcode and Simple QR Kit show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode or Simple QR Kit?
QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 months, and Simple QR Kit every 3 days. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode was updated on October 21, 2026 and Simple QR Kit on October 19, 2026.

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