QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader vs Barcode 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/
Barcode Generator +
Create custom barcodes with this utility app. It also allows you to scan existing barcodes, copy their data, or save the generated barcodes.
- Barcode generation
- Barcode scanning
- Copy scanned content
- Save generated barcodes
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Using this app you can generate barcodes as you wish and this app also supports barcode scanning. Once you scan a barcode, you can copy its content to clipboard or save the barcode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader at 4.4 against Barcode Generator +'s 3.3. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Barcode Generator + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader has 1.1K ratings behind it against 11, 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 50% of Barcode Generator +'s.
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, Barcode Generator + every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader | Barcode Generator + |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better | 3.3 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Protection & Security App LLC | Ashen Ishanka Costha |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader
Barcode 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
Barcode 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
Barcode Generator +
- Barcode Generator Premium$0.99
Questions
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