Comparison

Live Spec vs QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр

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

Head to head
About

Live Spec

Transform your phone into a real-time car performance tracker and diagnostic tool. Monitor vital sensors, troubleshoot engine codes, and track fuel economy to save money. Features include customizable gauges, graphing, and race track data analysis.

Highlights
  • Real-time sensor tracking
  • Read and clear trouble codes
  • Fuel economy tracking
  • Customizable gauges and graphs
  • Race track data analysis
  • Speed limit warnings
  • HUD mode for night driving
Features
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Track performance of your car in real time by virtual gauges and graphs. Troubleshoot malfunctions by accessing the on board ECU. Know what is wrong with your car before taking it to the mechanic. Track fuel economy and save money on gas. These are just some of the features Live spec by Black Market Performance has to offer. Live spec transforms your phone/tablet into an all in one performance tracking and troubleshooting tool for your car. Live spec features: • Customizable gauges track up to 100 sensors in real time including fuel economy, G-force, gear display and battery voltage. • Read and Clear trouble codes and reset MIL (service engine light). • Metric and Imperial measures. • Real-time user-defined sensor plotting. Graph up to 4 sensors at the same time on interactive graph that can be scrolled, paused and selected. • Gauge list feature can track every sensor at the same time. • Freeze frame support (mode 02). • Instant horsepower, mpg/kpl fuel economy, boost pressure and G force tracking. • Read Vehicle VIN number, calibration ID and more (mode 09). • Speed limit warning: Get notified when driving over speed limit. • High oil/coolant temperature warning gives you instant notification when your car is running too hot. • HUD mode for dashboard view : Heads up display for driving at night. • Emissions test readiness. • Multiple ECU support. • Two themes to choose from. • Console mode for entering OBD commands. • landscape mode for all views. • Additional Cummins PIDs. • Extended PID support: Enhanced PID support for specific manufacturers (mode 22). • Fuel Economy: - Instant and average fuel economy tracking for 0-5 min, 0-30 min and 0-2 hr intervals and a detailed summary. - Long term tracking with six different intervals. (1 week, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 13 weeks, 26 and 52 weeks). - 4 different units of measure: MPG,KPL (Km/L), L/100 Km, Miles per imperial gallon. - Interactive graph of long term data that can be cropped and scrolled through. - Export fuel history to CSV file (spreadsheets). - Other statistics: Distance travelled, average speed, money spent, CO2 produced and fuel consumed. - 3 methods of calculation available. For non MAF vehicles. • Race track package: - Real time lap data, gap delay time and position in race track using high frequency GPS tracking. - Comprehensive summary of race with lap times, speed fluctuations on track and more. - Get drag racing times (0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 1/4 mile 1/8 mile etc.) - Load and save unlimited number of tracks onto device. - Crucial racing data including real time horsepower, g-force and a detailed driving summary. Share your results with friends. - Transmission gear information and optional shifting assistant which notifies optimal moment of shifting gears. - Customizable view that toggles between speed/rpm gauge, real time track positioning and G-sensor feedback. - Record your race in HD with gauge and track overlays. (dash cam add-on required) • Dashcam: Record smooth HD video with overlaying gauges (speed,rpm, etc), time, location (GPS coordinates) and G-force sensor in four different resolutions. You can record from 90 sensors and up to 5 gauges. • Sensor logger: You can record up to four sensors at the same time with 5 different refresh rates. Save graph sensor data to CSV file and export to PC/MAC for further analysis. Send real time data to TCP socket (IP Address) over network. - For fuel economy feature your vehicle must be equipped with MAF sensor. *** NOTE: A BMP Live spec OBD adapter or OBD2 Bluetooth LE adapter is required for this app to work. Support: livespectech@gmail.com Black Market Performance

About

QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes to access product details, promotions, and digital content. Generate custom QR codes for links, text, and contact information. Features include a powerful scanner, detailed information retrieval, and a scan history.

Highlights
  • Powerful barcode and QR code scanner
  • Detailed product and QR code information
  • Personal QR code generator
  • Scan history log
  • Intuitive and simple interface
Features
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Welcome to our multifunctional barcode and QR code scanning application! With it, you can easily and quickly scan various codes to access valuable information about products, promotions, and other data. The app combines user-friendly features, scanning accuracy, and powerful functions for creating your own QR codes. Key features of the application: Powerful Scanner: You can easily and accurately read information from barcodes and QR codes. Get reliable scanning results in seconds. Detailed Information: When you scan a product barcode, the app displays detailed information about the product and the stores where it is available in the search query. For QR codes, you can retrieve the content of the code, such as text, links, contact information, etc. Personal QR Code Generator: Create your own QR codes using the intuitive and user-friendly generator. It allows you to easily create codes for contact information, website links, text messages, geographic coordinates, and other data. Share your codes with friends and colleagues. Scan History: All your scans are saved in the history, allowing you to easily revisit previously scanned codes and recall previously obtained information. Easy Access and Simple Interface: The app has an intuitive interface that allows you to quickly and easily find the desired functions. Scanning codes and creating QR codes has never been easier! Don't miss the opportunity to instantly access valuable information and create your own QR codes. Install the app right now and simplify your life with the scanner and QR code generator! Terms of Use: https://gt.lv/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://gt.lv/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Live Spec4 screens
QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр at Free against Live Spec's $9.99. QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (132 vs 8). Live Spec's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр is free to download; Live Spec costs $9.99 up front. QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Live Spec asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр has 132 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Spec ships an update monthly, QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Live Spec versus QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive SpecQR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (8 ratings)4.6 (132 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8132 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlphabit Software Inc.Adconcept OU

Customer experience

Live Spec

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр

All ratings132 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

Live Spec

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Access Scanner3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Get Pro Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Get Pro Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Get Pro Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Spec free?
Live Spec costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр free?
QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Spec or QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр?
QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр is rated higher. Live Spec averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр averages 4.6 from 132 ratings.
Do Live Spec or QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр have ads?
QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр shows ads; Live Spec does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Spec or QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр?
Live Spec ships an update monthly, and QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр every 6 weeks. Most recently, Live Spec was updated on October 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Scanner Aрр on October 15, 2026.

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