Comparison

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan vs QRode

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 Scan

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply pointing your device's camera. This utility offers instant results, a helpful flashlight for low-light conditions, and keeps a history of your scans. No internet connection is needed for this fast and effective tool.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Flashlight for low-light
  • Scan history
  • No internet required
  • Minimalist material design
  • Simple to use
Features
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- HOW IT WORKS To scan QR code or barcode, open the app and point the camera at the code, and you're done! App will quickly read the code and give you the details behind the code. In order to use the app, your device must have a built-in camera. FEATURES OF QR CODE READER / BARCODE SCANNER ● Beautiful minimalist material design ● Scans instantly ● Simple to use ● Flashlight for scans in low visibility ● Scan history ● No internet connection required Fast and effective. The app opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Subscription Terms - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Related Terms - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/3tgBMEc - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2Qro3f0

About

QRode

Quickly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, share codes, and generate your own. Offers unlimited scans and generation features through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan all kinds of QR codes
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Save scans in History
  • Share codes via social media
  • Generate your own QR code
  • Display QR codes and barcodes
Features
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Meet QRode Scanner app! We developed one of the fastest QR Scanners through the AppStore. QRode helps you scan and decode all the QR codes around you, including contact, detail, plain text, website URL, telephone number, SMS message, email address, email message, calendar event, locations and more. Features: - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Share codes via social media - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen - Generate your own QR code ...and many others! Subscription Details: - You can subscribe for upgraded version with unlimited scans, generating your own scans and many other features. - Subscription options are: weekly, monthly, annually (with trials) - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links for your Terms of Services and Privacy Policy: https://quten-app.com/terms_scan.html https://quten-app.com/privacy_scan.html

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan4 screens
QRode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 100% against QRode's 33%. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). QRode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and QRode sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 118 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan's written reviews are positive against 33% of QRode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, QRode weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan versus QRode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Barcode ScanQRode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (71 ratings) — better4.6 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings71118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMert VardarQUTEN OU

Customer experience

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

All ratings71 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QRode

All ratings118 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Subscriptions4
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +$4.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Maker +3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • QR Code Scanner Maker +$39.991 Year
10 purchases

QRode

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Promo$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Promo with Trial3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
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  • Weekly with Trial3 Days trial$1.497 Days
  • Monthly Promo$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Promo Trial3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Monthly with Trial3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.491 Month
  • Yearly with Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QRode free?
QRode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan or QRode?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while QRode averages 4.6 from 118 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan or QRode have ads?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan shows ads; QRode does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan or QRode?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan ships an update every 3 weeks, and QRode weekly. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan was updated on September 22, 2026 and QRode on September 30, 2026.

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