Comparison

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader vs Scannit

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

Scannit

This app scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, compare prices across major retailers, and access historical pricing data. It also offers features like food safety information, book details, and the ability to generate QR codes for social media and contact details.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Product information retrieval
  • Price comparison across e-commerce platforms
  • Historical price tracking
  • Food safety and book information
  • QR code generation
  • Scan from gallery
  • Export scan history
Features
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The easiest-to-use scanner that supports scanning QR codes and barcodes, and supports searching for items by image. You can use Scannit for more information. What can you get? 1. Product Information: Quickly obtain product name, specification, category, product, manufacturer and other information. 2. Price comparison: Compare the prices of mainstream e-commerce platforms such as ebay, Amazon, and Walmart to help you save worry, effort and money. 3. Historical price: Easily obtain the price of the corresponding product in various time periods and obtain the lowest price. 4. Product Search: Quickly jump to different websites to get the latest real prices. 5. Food safety: Scan the QR code to obtain the ingredient list, nutritional grade and ingredient analysis of the food. 6. Book Information: Easily identify the book’s author, publisher, bio, language, release date 7. Generate QR code: Make mainstream social media accounts. 8. Email: Scan emails to send with one click, which is simple and convenient. 9. Telephone: You can quickly get the contact information, saving time and effort. Why choose Scannit? Get product price - Scan products, get real prices, compare product prices, choose the best price, save money and worry. Easy and convenient - Flexible and simple operation, easy to align the QR code and discover more interesting information. Supports more than 36 QR code and barcode formats - With our built-in reader, you can easily scan any QR code and barcode. Quick access to Wi-Fi - Scan QR code to set credentials and connect to Wi-Fi in seconds. Lights and Galleries - Automatically zoom and scan with light in dark environments. - You can scan QR code/Barcode from gallery. Easy export - One-click export of scanned content to CSV/TXT format QR Code and Barcode Manager - All scan history will be saved for quick review anytime. You can save the QR code/Barcode in your phone. - You can save contacts in your phone. - You can create and manage different types of information. Safe - Scannit only needs camera permission to protect your personal privacy. Download and try it out. Scannit won’t let you down! It will become your most worry-free QR code housekeeper, bringing you a convenient and comfortable life! Privacy Policy: https://qr.matrixmobile.net/static/scannit_ios/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://qr.matrixmobile.net/static/scannit_ios/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader4 screens
Scannit4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader and Scannit 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 38% of Scannit's. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Scannit's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Scannit sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.3 for Scannit. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 856 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader's written reviews are positive against 38% of Scannit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, Scannit every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader versus Scannit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader, Barcode ReaderScannit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better4.3 (856 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better856
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtection & Security App LLCMATRIX MOBILE PTE. LTD.

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%

Scannit

All ratings856 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

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

Scannit

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

Scannit

Subscriptions2
  • Month Pro$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader free?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scannit free?
Scannit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or Scannit?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader is rated higher. QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Scannit averages 4.3 from 856 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or Scannit have ads?
Scannit shows ads; QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader or Scannit?
QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Scannit every 4 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader, Barcode Reader was updated on September 29, 2026 and Scannit on September 22, 2026.

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