Comparison

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader vs QR Generator & NFC Scanner app

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access product information, documents, and more. Create custom QR codes for various platforms and data types, with options for personalization.

Highlights
  • Scan product QR codes for detailed information
  • Scan and rename documents
  • Create standard QR codes (contacts, locations, notes, messages)
  • Create special QR codes (social media, PayPal, App Store)
  • Customize QR codes with colors and logos
  • Scan barcodes
Features
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A must-have app in your iPhone or iPad! now!! The Ideal app for scanning QR Codes and Barcodes! These app includes amazing Features : - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - Create your own QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for: Contacts, Locations, Notes and Messages. - Special Codes for: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Twitter, Youtube, Skype, Paypal and App Store. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs and Social Media logos. Terms of use: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy and policy: https://popularappsandgames.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

About

QR Generator & NFC Scanner app

Easily scan QR codes, barcodes, and images to text. Generate various code types and save your scan history. Offers premium plans for unlimited access to professional features.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Image to text (OCR)
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • NFC scanning
  • Scan history and search
  • Sharing capabilities
Features
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The best app to quick scan QR Generator Code, Barcode, and Image to Text - download now for FREE! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13... FEATURES - Code Scanner - scans QR codes & barcodes - NFC Scanner - Capture text - OCR technology (Image to text) - Generator: QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13... - Save your scans in History - Search your saved scans - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. QR Generator Premium plans with No commitment. Cancel anytime. Full access to unlimited pro features. Length & Price: QR Generator Weekly - $3.99/Week QR Generator Yearly- $29.99/Year Lifetime Premium - $39.99 One-time purchase Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase and at the start of each renewal term. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can manage your subscription and cancel it in the iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Unused portions of a free trial will be forfeited upon purchasing a premium subscription. Terms of Service: https://hoangtam101.github.io/lighthouse/term/ Privacy: https://hoangtam101.github.io/lighthouse/policy/ If you have any feedback, do not hesitate to contact us at: hoangtam.cntt@gmail.comA must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!!

Screenshots

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader4 screens
QR Generator & NFC Scanner app4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader at none against QR Generator & NFC Scanner app's shown. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 14) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). QR Generator & NFC Scanner app's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Code Reader, Barcode Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Generator & NFC Scanner app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Generator & NFC Scanner app holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Generator & NFC Scanner app's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, QR Generator & NFC Scanner app every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader versus QR Generator & NFC Scanner app: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader, Barcode ReaderQR Generator & NFC Scanner app
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.8 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better14
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtection & Security App LLCTam Nguyen

Customer experience

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

All ratings1,111 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative11.0%

QR Generator & NFC Scanner app

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera focus issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More customization options
  • Ability to upload own images
  • Improved scanning accuracy

QR Generator & NFC Scanner app

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
4 purchases

QR Generator & NFC Scanner app

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader free?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Generator & NFC Scanner app free?
QR Generator & NFC Scanner app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Generator & NFC Scanner app?
QR Generator & NFC Scanner app is rated higher. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while QR Generator & NFC Scanner app averages 4.8 from 14 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Generator & NFC Scanner app have ads?
QR Generator & NFC Scanner app shows ads; QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Generator & NFC Scanner app?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, and QR Generator & NFC Scanner app every 5 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Generator & NFC Scanner app on June 1, 2026.

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