QR Barcode Scanner & Reader vs QR Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or videos. Extract website URLs, phone numbers, and more. Browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from scanned codes with batch scanning support.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera, photos, or videos
- Extract website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and more
- Directly browse websites, make calls, send emails from codes
- Scan history access
- Batch scanning functionality
- Supports a wide range of code types
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Experience the ultimate QR and Barcode Scanner app that sets the standard for simplicity, performance, and versatility. Unlock a world of valuable information with just a camera, image, or video on your device. Easily extract a wide range of useful details such as website URLs, phone numbers, email addresses, and much more. Effortlessly browse websites, make calls, or send emails directly from the scanned codes. -- KEY FEATURES -- • Scan QR codes and Barcodes using your device's camera, photos, or even videos. • Conveniently access your scan history and revisit previous codes whenever needed. • Seamlessly browse websites, make calls, send emails, connect to hotspots, and more, based on the scanned codes. • Enjoy uninterrupted scanning with batch scanning functionality. All codes will be automatically saved to your History. • Supports a comprehensive range of code types. See the full list in the supported codes section. -- SUPPORTED CODES -- • QR • Codabar • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • ITF • UPC-A • UPC-E • Aztec • Data Matrix • PDF417 -- SUPPORTED CODE CONTENT -- • Website URLs • Text • Map • Hotspot Wifi • Phone • Email • Bitcoin -- FEEDBACK -- We value your suggestions and feedback immensely. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at feedback@zatech.nl. If you love using our app, we would greatly appreciate your review and rating on the App Store! Terms & Conditions http://zatech.nl/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy http://zatech.nl/privacy-policy.html
QR Scanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to retrieve URLs, connect to Wi-Fi, and access product information. Share scanned content, save codes for later, and customize your scanning experience with various themes and settings.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Retrieve URLs and Wi-Fi credentials
- Scan product codes (UPC, ISBN)
- Save scanned codes
- Share scanned content
- Customizable themes and settings
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Scan any QR code or barcode instantly — private, no account needed. QR Scanner turns your camera into the fastest way to open links, join Wi-Fi, save contacts and read product barcodes. Point, done — everything is processed on your device. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes and all major barcode formats (EAN, UPC, Code 128 and more) • URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), email, phone, SMS, events, locations • Scan from camera or from a photo in your library BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Batch mode — keep scanning, no stops between codes • Auto-zoom and torch for far-away or dim codes • History with tags and filters — find any past scan in seconds • Decide what happens when you open a link: in-app or your browser SAFE BY DESIGN • Suspicious links are shown before they open — you choose • No account, no tracking: scans stay on your device • Works fully offline
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Scanner at 4.7 against QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's 4.0. QR Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). QR Barcode Scanner & Reader's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 12) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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
Both are free to download. QR Barcode Scanner & Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Barcode Scanner & Reader has 60 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader ships an update monthly, QR Scanner every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | QR Barcode Scanner & Reader | QR Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (60 ratings) | 4.7 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 60 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maarten Meijer | Tuan Nguyen Van |
Customer experience
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader
QR Scanner
In-app purchases
QR Barcode Scanner & Reader
- Remove Ads$1.99
QR Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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