Comparison

Bayern vs QR Code Scanner + Reader

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

Head to head
About

Bayern

This app displays the current time using one of 1440 unique photos of clocks from Bavaria. It originated as an art project exploring the concept of time and documents special clocks across the region. It also offers ideas for upcycling old devices into wall clocks.

Highlights
  • Displays current time
  • 1440 unique Bavarian clock photos
  • Art project origin
  • Documents special clocks
  • Upcycling ideas for wall clocks
Features
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Die aktuelle Uhrzeit wird angezeigt durch eines von 1440 unterschiedlichen Fotos von Uhren aus Bayern. Entstanden aus einem Kunstprojekt zum Thema "Zeit". Dient gleichzeitig zur Dokumentation von besonderen Uhren im Land. Auch zum Upcyclen von veralteten Geräten zur Weiternutzung als Wanduhr.

About

QR Code Scanner + Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access website links, contact information, and Wi-Fi details. Generate your own QR codes for various data types in seconds, including social media profiles and Wi-Fi credentials.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes & barcodes
  • Generate QR Codes
  • Supports website links, contacts, Wi-Fi, and more
  • Create QR codes for social media
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Point your camera at any QR code or barcode and it's read in under a second — then act on it with one tap: join the Wi‑Fi, save the contact, open the link. Keep the codes you use every day on your Home Screen and Apple Watch, and create your own QR codes for Wi‑Fi, business cards, links and events. SCAN ANYTHING • QR codes plus EAN‑13, EAN‑8, UPC‑E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF‑14, PDF417, Aztec and Data Matrix • Batch mode: scan a whole stack of codes without tapping between them • Scan from a photo or screenshot, or share an image to the app from any other app • Pinch to zoom, flashlight for dark rooms ONE TAP TO ACT • Join a Wi‑Fi network, save a contact, open a website, call, text, email, add a calendar event, open a location • Turn on “Open safe links automatically” and skip the tap entirely • Every scan is kept in History, with favourites for the ones you come back to CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES • Website, text, Wi‑Fi, contact (vCard), phone, SMS, email, location, calendar event, Instagram • Style editor: colours, eye shapes — codes that match your brand or your menu • Share as an image, print it, or drop it on a widget ALWAYS AT HAND • Home Screen widgets: your boarding pass, Wi‑Fi code or business card, one glance away • Control Center button and Action button support (iOS 18 and later) • Apple Watch app: show a saved code from your wrist • iCloud sync keeps History and your created codes on every device PRIVATE AND CLEAN • Scanning runs entirely on your device • No ads, no clutter — just the scanner PREMIUM Go Premium for unlimited saved codes, every style and every widget. Try it free for 3 days, then choose monthly or yearly. The free trial converts to a paid subscription unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto‑renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://qr-code-c4b65.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://qr-code-c4b65.web.app/terms.html Questions? net29apps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Bayern4 screens
QR Code Scanner + Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bayern at none against QR Code Scanner + Reader's 2. Bayern also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). QR Code Scanner + Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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 Scanner + Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Bayern asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bayern ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Scanner + Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bayern versus QR Code Scanner + Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBayernQR Code Scanner + Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael FitzekSamet Macit

Customer experience

Bayern

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code Scanner + Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bayern

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code Scanner + Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Bayern free?
Bayern is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Scanner + Reader free?
QR Code Scanner + Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bayern or QR Code Scanner + Reader have ads?
Neither Bayern nor QR Code Scanner + Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bayern or QR Code Scanner + Reader?
Bayern ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Scanner + Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bayern was updated on November 3, 2026 and QR Code Scanner + Reader on November 13, 2026.

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