QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader vs QR Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
QR Generator
Easily design, generate, and share custom QR codes for personal or business use. Personalize your codes with logos, colors, and frames to stand out. Offers quality checks and management tools for your creations.
- Customizable QR code design
- Embed logos and images
- Save and share as pictures
- Unlimited style options
- Quality check for generated codes
- Template and QR code management
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Create, style and print QR codes — private, right on your phone. No account needed. QR Generator turns your link, wifi, business card or menu into a scannable code in seconds. Everything happens on-device: nothing to upload, nothing to sign into. EVERY CODE TYPE • Text, links, Wi-Fi, contacts (vCard), email, events, locations, calls, SMS • Guided forms — fill in, done STYLE IT YOUR WAY • Solid and gradient colours, custom dot and marker shapes • Logo in the centre, ready-made presets • Live scan-score check while you design TEMPLATES FOR EVERY JOB • Cafe menus, events, seasonal looks — pick and go • Save your own style as a reusable template A COLLECTION THAT STAYS TIDY • Pin favourites, tag codes, instant search • Back up and restore when you switch phones PRINT-READY EXPORT • PNG, SVG, PDF and animated GIF • Print table tents and sticker sheets on real paper sizes — codes that scan first try ALWAYS AT HAND • Home-screen widgets pin your go-to codes • Quick actions jump straight into a task Private by design: no account, no server, your data stays on the device. Ad-supported — remove them once, forever, with a single in-app purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Generator at 4.9 against QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's 4.4. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Generator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Generator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 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 complicate that: 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of QR Generator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, QR Generator every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader | QR Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) | 4.9 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protection & Security App LLC | Tuan Nguyen Van |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
QR Generator
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
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Month
QR Generator
- Remove Ads$1.99
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