Comparison

QRFi vs QR Code Reader + Barcode App

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

Head to head
About

QRFi

Easily share your WiFi network details with a custom-designed QR code. Personalize the appearance with various shapes, colors, and icons. The Pro version offers enhanced security and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Customizable QR code styles (square, circle, diamond)
  • Color selection for QR codes
  • Dynamic design changes
  • Resizeable QR codes with WiFi icons
  • Face ID/Touch ID locking (Pro)
  • Save multiple designs and credentials
  • Home screen widget support
Features
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A simple way to share your WiFi credentials with a colourful QR code. - Three styles available - standard square, circle or diamond. - Choose any colour for your QR Code. - Watch it change dynamically. - Resize and choose different WiFi Icons. - Lock with Face ID/Touch ID(Pro version) - Lock the QR Code details and design. - Preview mode (Shows QR Code on application startup) - Save two different designs and credentials. - Share your QR Code(Pro to share all designs) - Add a QR Code widget to your Home Screen

About

QR Code Reader + Barcode App

Instantly scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes, including advanced 3D types. Generate your own QR codes for links, text, and contacts. Features include automatic scanning, history, low-light support, and an integrated browser.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR and barcode scanning
  • Automatic smart scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history
  • Low-light support with flashlight
  • Integrated web browser
  • Scan from photo gallery
Features
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QR Scanner & Barcode Reader — the fastest, most powerful app for scanning QR codes, barcodes, UPC, EIN, and even advanced 3D QR codes. Instantly scan, decode, and generate QR codes with unmatched speed and accuracy. Whether it's for shopping, WhatsApp, contact info, text, Wi-Fi, or YouTube links — this app does it all. With automatic scanning, rich product data, and intelligent recognition, this all-in-one QR Code Reader and Generator delivers a seamless user experience. Just launch, point, and scan — no tapping required. It even works with images from your photo gallery. Top Features: - Lightning-Fast Scanning: Instant recognition of all QR and barcode types — including 3D QR, Flashcode, UPC, EIN, and more. - Smart Auto Scan: Automatically detects and scans codes as they enter the camera’s view. - Scan History: View and revisit all your previous QR and barcode scans anytime. - Low-Light Support: Built-in flashlight makes scanning easy in the dark. - Integrated Browser: Instantly open scanned links and web content inside the app. - In-App Shopping: Scan product QR codes and shop directly through the app. - QR Code Generator: Create QR codes for text, URLs, contacts, phone numbers, and more. - Photo Gallery Support: Scan QR and barcodes saved in your photos. - Secure & Private: All scans are done locally — no data ever leaves your device. - Whether you're scanning for business, personal use, or fun — experience the next generation of QR scanning and generation with our ultra-fast, reliable and privacy-focused app. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy - http://manimaustudios.com/qrscanner/privacypolicy.html Terms of Service - http://manimaustudios.com/qrscanner/tos.html

Screenshots

QRFi4 screens
QR Code Reader + Barcode App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader + Barcode App at 4.7 against QRFi's 4.2. QRFi's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. QRFi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader + Barcode App sells 2 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

QR Code Reader + Barcode App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 13 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QRFi ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader + Barcode App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QRFi versus QR Code Reader + Barcode App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQRFiQR Code Reader + Barcode App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings)4.7 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1013 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames TappingManimau Studios Pte Ltd

Customer experience

QRFi

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code Reader + Barcode App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QRFi

One-time1
  • QRFi - Unlock Pro$1.99
2 purchases

QR Code Reader + Barcode App

Subscriptions2
  • QR Premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is QRFi free?
QRFi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader + Barcode App free?
QR Code Reader + Barcode App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QRFi or QR Code Reader + Barcode App?
QR Code Reader + Barcode App is rated higher. QRFi averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Reader + Barcode App averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.
Do QRFi or QR Code Reader + Barcode App have ads?
Both QRFi and QR Code Reader + Barcode App show ads.
Which is updated more often, QRFi or QR Code Reader + Barcode App?
QRFi ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Reader + Barcode App every 3 months. Most recently, QRFi was updated on September 9, 2026 and QR Code Reader + Barcode App on September 23, 2026.

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