QRCode Reader & Scan vs Barcode Detection
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QRCode Reader & Scan
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QR Code Scanner for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes Terms of service: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf Privacy policy: https://artep.eu/qr-code/privacy_policy_qr-code.pdf
Barcode Detection
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Detect and analyze barcodes in images. ＜Barcodes to be detected (24 types)＞ ・Aztec ・Codabar ・Code 39 ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・Code 39 Full ASCII ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・Code 93 ・Code 93i ・Code 128 ・Data Matrix ・EAN-8 ・EAN-13 ・GS1 DataBar ・GS1 DataBar Expanded ・GS1 DataBar Limited ・Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) ( without checksum / with a checksum) ・ITF-14 ・MicroPDF417 ・MicroQR ・Modified Plessey ・PDF417 ・Quick Response (QR) ・UPC-E ※The barcode names, company names, products, and service names listed on this page and app are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Detection at none against QRCode Reader & Scan's 4. QRCode Reader & Scan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. QRCode Reader & Scan sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Detection asks for nothing beyond the download.
QRCode Reader & Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode Detection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QRCode Reader & Scan | Barcode Detection |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.7.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artep Media Development SRL | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
QRCode Reader & Scan
- 3-DAY FREE TRIAL$4.99
- 1 WEEK PLAN$4.99
- 1 MONTH PLAN$10.99
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- 1 YEAR PLAN$40.99
Barcode Detection
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QRCode Reader & Scan free?
Is Barcode Detection free?
Do QRCode Reader & Scan or Barcode Detection have ads?
Which is updated more often, QRCode Reader & Scan or Barcode Detection?
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