Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus vs QR Code Reader

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

QR Code Reader

Features
Currently charting
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Read QR codes from saved photos and screenshots without pointing another camera at your screen. Choose an image and get the decoded content in seconds. KEY FEATURES • Select and process up to 20 photos at once • Detect multiple QR codes in a single image, including Micro QR • Retry small or difficult codes with tiled and enhanced analysis • Recognize web links, email, phone, Wi-Fi, locations, contacts, events, and text • Copy, share, or use an action suited to the decoded content • Searchable history with favorites • Read directly from the Share menu in Photos and other apps • Review a link and its host before opening it PRIVATE BY DESIGN Analysis happens entirely on your iPhone. Selected photos are not saved or uploaded. Only decoded text is kept in local history. One purchase. No ads, accounts, subscriptions, or additional purchases.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus at Free against QR Code Reader's $1.99. QR Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, device support 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; QR Code Reader costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode Scanner PlusQR Code Reader
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank—#199 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTran PhongCAEN Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus

No in-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

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 QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner Plus shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.

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