Comparison

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey vs Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

This app provides private, offline two-factor authentication for your online accounts. It stores your codes securely on your device, encrypted and without trackers, ensuring your data remains private and accessible even without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • 100% offline access
  • Encrypted local storage
  • Biometric protection
  • QR code scanning for setup
  • Secure backup and restore
  • Works with major services
Features
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AutoFill your 2FA codes and passkeys - right above the keyboard, on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. QuickOTP is a native authenticator with no account, no server, and no cloud: every code and passkey lives in your device's Keychain, offline, all the time. WHY QUICKOTP - AutoFill everywhere. Codes and passkeys appear right above your keyboard on iPhone and iPad, and in the macOS AutoFill menu on your Mac - no copy-paste, no switching apps. - A real Mac app, not a browser extension. QuickOTP lives in your Mac's menu bar, always one click away, with a widget for at-a-glance codes. - Passkeys, not just codes. Store and use WebAuthn passkeys alongside your TOTP codes in one vault - QuickOTP is one of the only authenticators that does both. - Nothing leaves your Keychain. No account to create, no server to trust, no sync service reading your secrets. Your vault stays local and offline, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. - Import, export, back up. Move your codes in or out whenever you want - your data is never locked in. - One-time lifetime unlock. Skip the subscription: pay once and own Pro forever, starting at $14.99. KEY FEATURES - TOTP code generation for every standard 2FA setup (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, banks, and more) - Passkey (WebAuthn) storage and sign-in via system AutoFill - AutoFill Credential Provider on both iOS and macOS - codes and passkeys offered right where you need them - Native macOS menu-bar app with a widget - Face ID / Touch ID protection - QR code scanning to add new accounts in seconds - Import and export your vault - Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac SWITCHING FROM ANOTHER APP? If your old authenticator dropped its Mac app, buried you in a subscription, or wants your codes on someone else's server, QuickOTP is built for exactly that frustration: one native app, on every Apple device you own, that never asks you to sign up or sync to the cloud. PRO (OPTIONAL) The free tier covers everyday 2FA. Pro unlocks backup, import/export, and extra customization - as a subscription, or as a one-time $14.99 lifetime purchase with no recurring charge, ever. No ads. No tracking. No account required. Download QuickOTP and put your codes and passkeys exactly where AutoFill can find them.

About

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

Easily scan and decode barcodes and QR codes from your camera or saved images. Quickly access decoded information like text, links, and contacts with options to copy, save, or open.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera scanning
  • Scan from gallery images
  • Manual numeric input
  • Automatic content detection
  • Copy, save, or open decoded info
  • Scan history management
  • Share codes and content
Features
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Barcode Scanner | QR Reader — Fast & Accurate Scan Utility Barcode Scanner | QR Reader offers a straightforward way to scan and recognize barcodes and QR codes in real time or from saved images. The app helps decode various types of content — text, links, contacts, and more — with quick actions for copying, saving, or opening information. Barcode Scanning – Real-time scanning through the device camera. – Recognition from photos selected in the gallery. – Manual numeric input for decoding. – Automatic content detection, including text, URLs, contacts, and other formats. – Instant copy, save, or open actions. – Clear error messages in case of scanning issues. QR Code Scanning – Real-time QR recognition via the camera. – Scanning from gallery images. – Automatic identification of the code’s content with quick interaction options. Saved Data Management – History for storing previously scanned and created codes. – Adjustable number of recent entries displayed. – Edit or delete saved items anytime. – Share codes or their content through messengers, social platforms, email, and more. Share & Copy – Copy decoded content to the clipboard instantly. – Share information across apps with one tap. Premium Access Unlock full functionality with a subscription or one-time purchase: Unlimited barcode and QR code scanning. Without a subscription, you can scan 1 QR code and 1 barcode. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SW7GKWlqs3pcILUYz_t3uHAcvppmygsno3zCngoaXuY/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axUmH8_jxTXKZunc1NxY0Ah6ni3N0swDnWjEWQqo_F8/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey4 screens
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey at monthly against Barcode Scanner | QR Reader's every 4 months. QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Barcode Scanner | QR Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 — 5.0 for QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey against 5.0 for Barcode Scanner | QR Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey ships an update monthly, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey versus Barcode Scanner | QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuickOTP Authenticator PasskeyBarcode Scanner | QR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruno TeresoHD CINCINNATI OH LLC

Customer experience

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.9%

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Subscription$8.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime - Anniversary$14.99
  • Pro Subscription$19.99
  • Pro Subscription$29.99
3 purchases

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Scanner Premium$4.997 Days
  • Scanner & Reader Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Scanner & Reader One-time$119.99

Questions

Is QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey free?
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Scanner | QR Reader free?
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey or Barcode Scanner | QR Reader?
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey and Barcode Scanner | QR Reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey or Barcode Scanner | QR Reader have ads?
Neither QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey nor Barcode Scanner | QR Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey or Barcode Scanner | QR Reader?
QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey ships an update monthly, and Barcode Scanner | QR Reader every 4 months. Most recently, QuickOTP Authenticator Passkey was updated on September 29, 2026 and Barcode Scanner | QR Reader on September 29, 2026.

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