Comparison

Qr vs QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

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

Head to head
About

Qr

Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes to access product information, store prices, and online details. Organize your scans into folders, utilize batch scanning, and share unlimited codes in various formats. Protect your app with a secure password.

Highlights
  • Scan product and online store info
  • Organize scans by category
  • Create unlimited QR codes
  • Batch scanning function
  • App lock for security
  • Support multiple barcode formats
Features
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The best QR Code and Barcode Scanner! Scan any of the 150 million + items in our database to find instant product and online store info right on your smartphone. KEY FEATURES
 - Detailed information about products & food. You get product information, photos and store pricing for millions of items worldwide just by typing in the item's barcode number. We leverage the power of our gigantic database of barcodes and product data, sourced from big retailers and e-commerce sites all over the world, to bring you clear, useful info on any product you're interested in.
 - Scan history sorted by category. All your scanned result will be included in the scan history and sorted by category. You can delete, organize the scan results and put them in folders you can create. - Folders for convenient utilization. You can organize your QR Code and Barcode in multiple folders.
 - Fast batch scanning function. You can use this feature to scan your QR code in batches. Increase the scanning speed without wasting time.
 - Create & share unlimited QR codes anytime in multiple formats, Weblink, text, Phone number, Email address, Calendar,etc. - App Lock.You can set a separate secure password for your own QR Code Reader app to protect your personal app security. - Support Multiple Formats. UPC, EAN ISBN, EQS, QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code, Code39 and Code128. SUBSCRIPTION - Subscription for PRO account will allow you to unlock all the features with unlimited exports and folders, batch scanning and pin protection, custom QR codes and no ads. - Subscription plans are Weekly and Annual (each includes 3 days free trial). - The active subscription plan automatically renews if auto-renew is not turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Once the purchase will be confirmed the payment will be charged to your iTunes Account. 
 - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.
 - From the Account Settings user can manage subscription plans and turn auto-renewal on/off after purchase. Please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://www.btappstudio.com/privacy-policy https://www.btappstudio.com/terms-of-use

About

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or videos. Extract website URLs, phone numbers, and more. Browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned codes with batch scanning support.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera, photos, or videos
  • Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more
  • Directly browse websites, make calls, send emails from codes
  • Scan history access
  • Batch scanning functionality
  • Supports a wide range of code types
Features
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Experience the ultimate QR and Barcode Scanner app that sets the standard for simplicity, performance, and versatility. Unlock a world of valuable information with just a camera, image, or video on your device. Easily extract a wide range of useful details such as website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and much more. Effortlessly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from the scanned codes. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Scan QR codes and Barcodes using your device's camera, photos, or even videos. • Conveniently access your scan history and revisit previous codes whenever needed. • Seamlessly browse websites, make calls, send emails, connect to hotspots, and more, based on the scanned codes. • Enjoy uninterrupted scanning with batch scanning functionality. All codes will be automatically saved to your History. • Supports a comprehensive range of code types. See the full list in the supported codes section. -- SUPPORTED CODES -- • QR • Codabar • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • ITF • UPC-A • UPC-E • Aztec • Data Matrix • PDF417 -- SUPPORTED CODE CONTENT -- • Website URLs • Text • Map • Hotspot Wifi • Phone • Email • Bitcoin -- FEEDBACK -- We value your suggestions and feedback immensely. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at feedback@zatech.nl. If you love using our app, we would greatly appreciate your review and rating on the App Store! Terms & Conditions http://zatech.nl/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy http://zatech.nl/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Qr4 screens
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Qr at 36% against QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's 0%. Qr also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 60). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Qr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qr holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qr has 3.6K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Qr's written reviews are positive against 0% of QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qr ships an update fortnightly, QR Barcode Scanner & Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qr versus QR Barcode Scanner & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrQR Barcode Scanner & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.6K ratings) — better4.0 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.6K — better60
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBLUE CODE APPS LTDMaarten Meijer

Customer experience

Qr

All ratings3,579 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews132 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative62.9%

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

All ratings60 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Qr

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Crashes
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

2 requests
  • Free version or ad-supported option
  • One-time purchase instead of subscription

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Qr

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
1 purchases

QR Barcode Scanner & Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Qr free?
Qr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Barcode Scanner & Reader free?
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qr or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader?
Qr is rated higher. Qr averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while QR Barcode Scanner & Reader averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.
Do Qr or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader have ads?
Both Qr and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Qr or QR Barcode Scanner & Reader?
Qr ships an update fortnightly, and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader monthly. Most recently, Qr was updated on October 16, 2026 and QR Barcode Scanner & Reader on July 27, 2026.

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