Comparison

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader vs QR Code Generator *

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 Code Generator *

Easily create custom QR codes for websites, contacts, social media, and more. This app also functions as a barcode scanner, allowing you to organize and access all your generated and scanned codes in one place.

Highlights
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Barcode scanning
  • Generate codes for social media
  • Generate codes for crypto wallets
  • Organized code storage
  • No pop-up ads
Features
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Want to generate QR code for website links, contacts, text, Wifi, business card or social accounts? Want to Scan Qr Code & Barcodes and keep them all in one beautiful organised place? Want a code generator app that can generate WhatsApp QR code, instagram QR code, facebook QR code? Then this QR code generator & Scanner QR code maker is all you will need! Very Flexible and Easy to use: 1-. Choose the type 2-. Input the content 3- Press 'Generate' button to create the QR Code image & Voilaa! Features: - Custom QR Code Generator and Scanner - Barcodes scanner - Barcodes search to Browse products and compare prices - Generate QR codes for “Email, Business Card, Phone Number, Url, Wifi, Pdf, Image, - Link all your Social Media Accounts with a Qr code, Instagram, Whatsapp, Snapchat, Linkedin, Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok… more coming soon - Share complicated Crypto Wallets with an easy Qr code scran, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Tether .. more coming soon - Support all Qr code types - Dynamic Qr codes to save in your gallery or inside the app to access it anytime any where - Save all Generated or Scanned codes in organised one screen - Excellent Customer service if you have any questions - No pop ads - Up Coming features: Siri Shortcuts, Accessibility using Voice Over, Widgets, Qr codes ready design templates for more customization If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us from inside the app or send us an email : contact@digihod.com App offers auto-renewable subscription $29.99 USD per year - $7.99 USD per month The amount stated will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and will automatically renew unless you canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the subscription. Though your subscription for the current month cannot be canceled, you can turn auto-renewal off in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://digihod.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://digihod.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader4 screens
QR Code Generator *4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader and QR Code Generator * both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 10% of QR Code Generator *'s. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Code Generator * sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader against 4.4 for QR Code Generator *. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 10% of QR Code Generator *'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Generator * every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader versus QR Code Generator *: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader, Barcode ReaderQR Code Generator *
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.4 (146 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better146
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtection & Security App LLCFiecre Arnoux

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 Code Generator *

All ratings146 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

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 Code Generator *

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
3 purchases

QR Code Generator *

Subscriptions3
  • QR Code Unlimited Weekly$7.997 Days
  • QR Code Unlimited Monthly$9.991 Month
  • QR Code Unlimited Year$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader free?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Generator * free?
QR Code Generator * is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Code Generator *?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader and QR Code Generator * are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 146 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Code Generator * have ads?
QR Code Generator * shows ads; QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or QR Code Generator *?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Generator * every 10 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Generator * on September 4, 2026.

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