Comparison

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro vs QR Reader：QR Code

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

Head to head

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro

Fast QR reader & Barcode scan

QR Scanner & QR Code Reader

$1.99

🔧 Utilities

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About

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro

Features

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The fastest and the most powerful QR code Scanner/Barcode Reader in the market. Scan QR Codes, barcodes, contact cards and documents. Features - -QR code reader - scan QR Codes in an instant -Social Media Codes- Create QR codes for social media profiles -Smart History - Store Scanned QR Codes and Barcodes -Inbuilt Flash -Scan Product Codes - Share QR Codes on whatsapp, facebook, instagram So go ahead and download our QR code reader/ QR code scanner/ barcode scanner app to enjoy speed, convenience and great features. Scanning a QR code made as simple as it should be! Made with love, Team QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

QR Reader：QR Code

Features

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FEATURES - Batch Scan - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Safe all codes in your history - Save, export and share all barcodes - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Share using E-mail, IMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Read Websites, Contacts, Messages, Locations, Phone numbers, E-mails, Texts - Scan more types:QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39,Code93, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc. https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/agreement https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/privacy

Screenshots

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro4 screens

QR Reader：QR Code4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR and Barcode Scanner Pro at Free against QR Reader：QR Code's $1.99. QR Reader：QR Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Barcode Scanner Pro is free to download; QR Reader：QR Code costs $1.99 up front. QR and Barcode Scanner Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. QR Reader：QR Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro ships an update every 7 months, QR Reader：QR Code every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro versus QR Reader：QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QR and Barcode Scanner Pro	QR Reader：QR Code
Price	Free — better	$1.99
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 4 months — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0	12.0
Further details — not scored
Size	83 MB	35 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Appyhigh Technology LLP	宝锋吴

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro

Subscriptions1

Pro Access$4.991 Year

One-time1

Lifetime Subscription$9.99

None

QR Reader：QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR and Barcode Scanner Pro free?

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is QR Reader：QR Code free?

QR Reader：QR Code costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

Do QR and Barcode Scanner Pro or QR Reader：QR Code have ads?

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro shows ads; QR Reader：QR Code does not.

Which is updated more often, QR and Barcode Scanner Pro or QR Reader：QR Code?

QR and Barcode Scanner Pro ships an update every 7 months, and QR Reader：QR Code every 4 months. Most recently, QR and Barcode Scanner Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and QR Reader：QR Code on October 2, 2026.