Comparison

SMART Chief GO vs QR Code and Barcode

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SMART Chief GO

Features
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SMART Chief GO connects to your vessel's SMART Spider automation server, giving marine engineers live access to alarms, equipment and system status from an iPhone or iPad — on board over the ship's Wi-Fi, or from ashore over the internet. Features: • Real-time alarm monitoring with category filtering (Unacknowledged, Acknowledged, Blocked, Auto-Blocked) • Equipment control — pumps, valves, fans and compressors, with live status • Vessel data pages — tanks, engines, power management and GPS position, laid out from your vessel's own configuration • Favourites — search every tag on the vessel and organise them into your own folders • Trending — pinch to zoom and pan, ranges from 5 minutes to 7 days, with Now, Min, Max and Average • Connections — browse serial lines and I/O channels • Dashboard with ship info, alarm summary and quick navigation • Role-based access (User, Crew, Chief, Smart Automation) • Secure HTTPS communication via stunnel • Dark and light theme support • Multi-language support (English, Norwegian) • Built-in demo mode — explore the app without a server connection Safety: Equipment control and alarm silencing are available only while your device is connected on the vessel's own network. A connection from ashore is read-only, so machinery cannot be operated from off board. Requirements: • SMART Spider automation server on board the vessel (or use demo mode to explore) • Network connection to the Spider server (Wi-Fi / LAN on board, or internet from ashore) • Vessel data pages and tag search require Spider v2 on board This app is designed for professional use by marine engineers and crew operating SMART Automation control systems. It requires an active SMART Spider server to function in live mode. Try demo mode instantly — no server needed. Developed by SMART Automation AS — smartautomation.no

About

QR Code and Barcode

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This tool allows for batch scanning, custom code creation with various data types, and efficient management of your scan history. Easily add codes to your digital wallet and customize their appearance.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Batch scanning capability
  • Custom QR code generation
  • Scan history management
  • Apple Wallet integration
  • Code customization (colors, shapes)
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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QR Code Scanner & Generator — the fast and reliable tool for scanning, creating, and managing all your QR and barcodes. Scan instantly, create custom codes, save your history, and even add important codes to Apple Wallet. Features: • Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly • Batch scan multiple codes at once • Create your own QR codes: links, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, and more • Save and organize your scan history • Add QR codes to Apple Wallet for quick access • Customize colors, shapes, and error correction • Home Screen widgets for instant access • Share or export your codes easily

Screenshots

SMART Chief GO4 screens
QR Code and Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMART Chief GO at none against QR Code and Barcode's 4. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 and Barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SMART Chief GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SMART Chief GO versus QR Code and Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART Chief GOQR Code and Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSMART Automation ASMaxim Kazakov

In-app purchases

None

SMART Chief GO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code and Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • QRWidget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • QRWidget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • QRWidget Pro$7.99
  • QRWidget Pro$16.99

Questions

Is SMART Chief GO free?
SMART Chief GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code and Barcode free?
QR Code and Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SMART Chief GO or QR Code and Barcode have ads?
Neither SMART Chief GO nor QR Code and Barcode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART Chief GO or QR Code and Barcode?
SMART Chief GO ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code and Barcode every 2 weeks. Most recently, SMART Chief GO was updated on October 29, 2026 and QR Code and Barcode on October 22, 2026.

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