Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus vs Universal STIG Browser

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 Scanner Plus

This utility quickly scans and generates QR codes and barcodes for various data types, including text, URLs, and Wi-Fi credentials. It offers a powerful generator, organized scan history, and works offline for most scanning features. Your privacy is protected as scanned data remains on your device.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Organize scan history
  • Scan from camera or photo library
  • Offline scanning capabilities
  • Supports multiple code formats
Features
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QR Code Scanner - TP is a fast, accurate, and easy-to-use QR code scanner, barcode reader, and QR code generator. Scan QR codes and barcodes, create your own QR codes, and keep all your codes organized in one place. Scan Everything Read almost every popular QR code and barcode format, including: • Text • Website URLs • Wi-Fi credentials • Contacts (vCard) • Phone numbers • Email addresses • SMS • Calendar events • Locations • Barcodes • And many more Powerful QR Code Generator Create custom QR codes for: • Website links • Plain text • Wi-Fi networks • Contacts • Phone numbers • Email • SMS • Locations • Calendar events Save and share your QR codes instantly with friends, family, or colleagues. Smart Features • Fast and accurate QR & barcode scanning • Scan from your camera or photo library • Scan codes shared from other apps • Save, organize, search, and filter scan history • Share scanned results or generated QR codes instantly • Open websites directly after scanning • Most scanning features work offline Supported Formats QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF, and many more. Privacy First Your privacy matters. QR Code Scanner - TP only uses your camera to scan codes. Your scanned data stays on your device unless you choose to share it. Whether you're scanning barcodes while shopping, connecting to Wi-Fi, sharing contact information, or creating QR codes for your business, QR Code Scanner - TP delivers a fast, reliable, and secure experience. Thank you for using QR Code Scanner - TP! If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app. Need help or have suggestions? Email: [ai@tpcreative.co](mailto:ai@tpcreative.co)

About

Universal STIG Browser

Access and manage Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on your Apple devices. This app provides a touch-optimized experience for viewing, filtering, and exporting DoD STIGs in XCCDF format.

Highlights
  • Touch-optimized STIG reading
  • View STIGs for all platforms
  • Filter and export STIGs
  • Supports XCCDF format
  • Native Apple platform app
  • Streamline compliance work
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Touch-optimized STIG reading experience on the go. Universal STIG Browser is a native Apple platform app that allows users to open, view, filter, and export Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for all supported platforms as published by the Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) for all DISA-supported platforms in XCCDF format on the DoD Cyber Exchange website (https://www.cyber.mil). Universal STIG Browser also allows you to view and edit STIG Checklist files in CKL and CKLB format on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS. Designed for IT professionals, security teams, and auditors, Universal STIG Browser makes it easy to view, compare, and export STIGs for all platforms—Windows, Linux, macOS, and more—on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Vision Pro. Built to streamline compliance work while using the Apple ecosystem with full support for XCCDF-format STIGs.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus4 screens
Universal STIG Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus at Free against Universal STIG Browser's $0.99. QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Universal STIG Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus is free to download; Universal STIG Browser costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus against 5.0 for Universal STIG Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus ships an update every 3 days, Universal STIG Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus versus Universal STIG Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner PlusUniversal STIG Browser
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.618.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran PhongBob Gendler

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Universal STIG Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Universal STIG Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal STIG Browser free?
Universal STIG Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus or Universal STIG Browser?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus and Universal STIG Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus or Universal STIG Browser have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus shows ads; Universal STIG Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus or Universal STIG Browser?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus ships an update every 3 days, and Universal STIG Browser every 3 months. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus was updated on September 15, 2026 and Universal STIG Browser on June 21, 2026.

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