Comparison

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode vs QR Code

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode

This app allows businesses to scan and manage barcodes and QR codes across multiple projects. It offers cloud-based data backup, cross-platform access via web, and team collaboration features with permission controls. Export your scanned data to Excel or PDF for easy reporting.

Highlights
  • Fast mobile barcode and QR code scanning
  • Duplicate barcode alerts
  • Serial number and barcode tracking
  • Export data to Excel or PDF
  • Multiple project management
  • Secure cloud data backup
  • Cross-platform access (app and website)
Features
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iBarcode is a cloud-based, cross platform barcode scanner, QR code scanner and barcode management system for business. It can read all types of barcode and QR code. Barcodes are scanned into a file under a Project. It is easy for you to manage, query, share and print your barcodes. Besides the App, you can manage your data on website www.ndok.com. iBarcode has two data centers. One in United States and another in China. You can choose the one close to you for better speed. With team or enterprise subscriptions, organization owner is able to manage unlimited projects, member permissions and roles. [Features] * Super fast mobile barcode scanner * Duplicate barcode alert * Serial Number/Barcodes tracking * Export data to Excel or print beautiful pdf receipt * Multiple projects * Secure cloud data backup * Cross platform Apps and Website * Team members role and permissions [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 [Use cases] * It helps factories to trace all processes from procurement of raw materials to production. * It helps sales department to track each order, when and where a product was sold. * It helps everyone who needs to track and manage serial numbers, barcodes. [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as unlimited scan, multiple projects, team member's role and permissions. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period.Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on your device. [Contact us] Numob Inc. Email: support@numob.com [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.ndok.com/policy/TermsofUse_en.html Privacy policy: https://www.ndok.com/policy/PrivacyPolicy_en.html

About

QR Code

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes from your device or photo albums. Generate custom QR codes for various information types, with quick access via widgets. Keep track of your scan history.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Lock screen and desktop widgets
  • Scan from photo album
  • Scan history
  • Multiple QR code types
Features
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Fast and versatile QR code scanner ◆ Lock Screen Widget + Desktop Widget One click quick start scanner, ultimate efficiency tool. ◆ QR Code Generator Support one click generation of various styles of QR codes for text, website, phone number, information, and email. ◆ Universal Scanning Take care of the QR code and barcode. ◆ Scan the QR code in the album Choosing an album QR code for scanning and recognition is equally fast. ◆ Scan Record Classification records are clear at a glance. If you find this app useful, please give me a five-star review. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave me a message. You can use the iTunes auto renewal feature within the app to obtain it. After confirming the subscription, a fee will be charged from your iTunes account. You can cancel the subscription for the next cycle at least 24 hours before the end of each cycle, and it will be automatically renewed within 24 hours after the end of each cycle. The subscribed cycle cannot be cancelled. Terms of Service : https://hoox27.github.io/url/UserAgreement_en.html Privacy Policy : https://hoox27.github.io/url/PrivacyPolicy_en.html

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode4 screens
QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner by iBarcode at 5.0 against QR Code's 4.0. Barcode Scanner by iBarcode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). QR Code's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Barcode Scanner by iBarcode sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and QR Code sells 1 in-app purchase, 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

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode ships an update every 6 weeks, QR Code every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Scanner by iBarcode versus QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner by iBarcodeQR Code
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNumob晓文 刘

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Code

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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Barcode Scanner by iBarcode

Subscriptions5
  • Personal Edition (1 Year)$19.991 Year
  • Team Edition (1 Year)$99.991 Year
  • Business (1 Year)$199.991 Year
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  • Enterprise Edition (1 Year)$399.991 Year
  • Enterprise Plus (1 Year)$999.991 Year
1 purchases

QR Code

Subscriptions1
  • Pro / Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner by iBarcode free?
Barcode Scanner by iBarcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code free?
QR Code is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner by iBarcode or QR Code?
Barcode Scanner by iBarcode is rated higher. Barcode Scanner by iBarcode averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while QR Code averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner by iBarcode or QR Code have ads?
QR Code shows ads; Barcode Scanner by iBarcode does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner by iBarcode or QR Code?
Barcode Scanner by iBarcode ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR Code every 14 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanner by iBarcode was updated on September 22, 2026 and QR Code on June 11, 2026.

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