Comparison

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans vs Scanlog

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 Scans

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera to access links, WiFi, contacts, and product information. Create custom QR codes for various purposes, including social media and business transactions. Offers advanced features like batch scanning and product data lookup.

Highlights
  • Instant QR/barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Batch scanning capability
  • Scan history with export
  • Product information lookup
  • Customizable QR code design
  • Support for 20+ code formats
Features
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Just point your camera and scan any QR code or barcode in under a second. Instantly connect to WiFi, open links, save contacts, and check product info. Create your own QR codes and barcodes too. ▸ Scan - Point your camera for instant recognition. Supports 20 code formats: QR, Micro QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Batch scan multiple codes continuously without interruption - Open URLs, add contacts, connect to WiFi, view maps, send emails, make calls, and more — instantly ▸ Scan History - Automatically saves all scanned and created codes - View at a glance with code type, date, and product info - Export history as CSV files ▸ Create - QR Codes: website, text, email, SMS, phone number, WiFi, contact, location, event/calendar - Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Social: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Discord, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, WeChat, KakaoTalk, LINE, GitHub, and 19 platforms total - Business: Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, App Store, Google Maps, Zoom, Google Meet, and more ▸ Custom Design - Freely change colors, dot styles, borders, and center shapes - Insert social/business platform logos and SF Symbol icons into the QR code center ▸ Product Information - Food: View nutrition facts, allergen info, Nutri-Score, Eco-Score environmental rating, ingredients, and labels via OpenFoodFacts - Non-food: View ingredients, labels, packaging info, and environmental ratings for cosmetics, household products, and more via Open Products Facts ▸ Camera - Switch between wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses - Tap to focus/adjust exposure - Zoom controls and flash ▸ Other - Dark mode support - 37 languages supported Download QR Code Scanner now and start scanning! Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/privacy.html

About

Scanlog

Features
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Scanlog turns your iPhone into a barcode workstation: run a stock count, see what each code actually contains, and get the numbers out as a spreadsheet. STOCK COUNTS Start a named count, then scan. Each scan adds one unit — no tapping between items. Scanlog buzzes to confirm and says the item and its new total out loud, so you can keep your eyes on the shelf; the in-app camera also shows a running total, the last item and a Stop button. Name an item once and Scanlog remembers it for every future count. Tag lines with an aisle, bin or room when one storeroom isn't enough. Paste in an expected-quantity list (straight from Excel or Numbers) and the count turns into an audit: matched, short, over, missing and unexpected, line by line. Two people can count the same area on separate phones and merge the results. Export the lot as a CSV with counted, expected and variance columns. Counts stay open until you close them, and reopen whenever you need. WHAT IT READS - Retail barcodes — EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, ITF-14. Check digits are validated, UPC-E is expanded, and the GS1 prefix tells you where the brand registered the code. - Books — ISBN-13 with the ISBN-10 equivalent and a direct Open Library link. - Logistics and pharma — GS1-128, GS1 DataMatrix and GS1 QR codes are broken into their parts: GTIN, SSCC, batch, serial, expiry and best-before dates, weights, purchase order, GLNs. - QR codes — websites, Wi-Fi logins, contacts (vCard and MECARD), email, phone, SMS, map locations, calendar events and two-factor setup codes, each with the right action button. - Anything else — Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, plus raw text and JSON. MAKE CODES TOO Generate any of the formats above from typed data: QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec and bracketed GS1 element strings. Check digits are filled in for you, mistakes are explained in plain words, and the result can be shown full screen at full brightness for someone else to scan, shared as a PNG, or saved to Photos. Short forms write the tricky payloads for you: a contact card (vCard) that adds itself to any phone, a Wi-Fi code guests join by pointing their camera at it, or a link, email, text message, phone number or calendar event — correctly escaped, no syntax to remember. BATCH MODE Keep the scanner open and every new code is saved as you go, with a buzz to confirm. Made for stock counts and goods-in checks, not one code at a time. HISTORY AND EXPORT Every scan is saved on your phone with what it was and when. Search it, delete what you don't need, and export the lot to a CSV that opens cleanly in Excel or Numbers — via AirDrop, Mail, Files or any share destination. BUILT TO BE CAREFUL - Suspicious links are flagged before you tap: plain http, lookalike domains using international characters, raw IP addresses, and the "@" trick used to disguise a destination. Scripting links are never opened. - Two-factor setup codes are recognised but their secret key is never displayed or saved. - Invalid check digits are called out, so a misread barcode doesn't quietly become bad data. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no ads, no analytics, no network calls. The camera is used only to read codes — nothing is recorded or uploaded. Your scan history lives on your device and leaves it only when you choose to export it.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans4 screens
Scanlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scanlog at none against QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's 3. Scanlog also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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 Scans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Scanlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans versus Scanlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader · Barcode ScansScanlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (82 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpace Node Co., Ltd.KORAY SONMEZSOY

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during scanning
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Incorrect QR code detection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scanned QR codes
  • Ability to generate custom QR codes
  • Copy text from scanned QR codes

Scanlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Subscriptions3
  • Pro version3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro version3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro version$79.991 Year
None

Scanlog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans free?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanlog free?
Scanlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans or Scanlog have ads?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans shows ads; Scanlog does not.

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