QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner vs Curio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner
Easily scan QR codes and various barcode types with a simple interface. Save your scan history, create your own QR codes, and open links directly in your browser. Offers customizable settings and iPad adaptation.
- Scan QR and barcodes
- Scan from gallery image
- Create QR codes
- Scan history
- Simple interface
- Open links in browser
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Simple and convenient scanner for QR and barcodes with history Basic capabilities: - Scanning QR and bar codes (Aztec, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN13, EAN8, PDF417, QR, UPC-E) - Scanning codes by image from the gallery - Create your QR code - Scanning history - Simple interface - Scanning settings - Opening links in your browser and search engines (Google) - Sound and vibration when detected - Adapted for iPad Paid features: - Remove of advertising Privacy Policy: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/qr-scanner/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://apps.aleksaleks.ru/qr-scanner/termsofuse_ru.html Have you noticed a bug or want to improve the application? Write mynickjasper@yandex.ru.
Curio
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Turn your camera into a personal museum guide. Curio identifies plants, art, landmarks, and everyday objects, then generates beautifully designed 'Fact Cards' for you to save and share. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Instantly identify objects, plants, art, and landmarks - Generate minimalist 'Museum Label' fact cards - Save discoveries to a personal timeline collection - Share beautifully designed cards with friends WHY CURIO - Private on-device AI processes images locally - No data uploads, ensuring total privacy - Works offline with no data costs - Unlimited identification with no account required MEMBERSHIP Afterward, choose $6.99/week or a one-time $99.99 Lifetime purchase. Auto-renews unless canceled. No free tier. Terms: https://bestpaid.app/legal/terms Privacy: https://bestpaid.app/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curio at none against QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner's 16. Curio also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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 & 2D Barcode Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Curio asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner ships an update every 9 days, Curio every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner | Curio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (638 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 638 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aleksandr Alekseev | Vasilii Polovnikov |
In-app purchases
QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner
- Weekly: Premium for QR Code3 variants$1.997 Days
- Weekly: Premium for QR Code$2.997 Days
- Weekly: Premium for QR Code$4.997 Days
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- Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner2 variants$5.991 Month
- Yearly: Premium for QR Reader$7.991 Year
- Weekly: Premium for QR Code3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
- Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner$19.991 Month
- Monthly:Premium for QR Scanner3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly: Premium for QR Reader3 Days trial$129.991 Year
Curio
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner free?
Is Curio free?
Do QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner or Curio have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR Code & 2D Barcode Scanner or Curio?
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