Comparison

QR code reader and generator+ vs Inventory

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

Head to head
About

QR code reader and generator+

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes with this versatile tool. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes, including websites, contacts, and locations, with options to add your brand logo. It also supports numerous barcode formats for product identification.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes for URLs, text, contacts, email, SMS, and location
  • Create custom QR codes with brand logos
  • Generate various barcode formats (Aztec, EAN, UPC, Code 39, etc.)
  • View scan history
  • Save and share generated codes
Features
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QR code reader and barcode scanner that can scan QR code or scan barcodes quickly and accuratly. This QR Code Reader and Barcode Scanner application is definitely what you need! Features of QR code: - Create QR code with Brand logo - Generate QR Code for Website URL & text - Create QR Code Contacts or Phone - Make a QR code for Email and SMS - Generate QR code for Location and Map. - Scan existing QR codes,  - History of all the QR code and Barcode - Save and Share the generated QR Code as Features of Bar code: - Generate barcode for your product or service with Aztec, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC E, UPC A, Code 128, Code 93, Code 39, and Codabar. - First app in AppStore having so many options to generate your require barcode for your business. Support All QR Code Types You can generate QR codes for Websites, Phone, Texts,SMS, Location, URL and Email. Send feedback if you need something else. Private scanner with camera to scan any QR code or Barcode.

About

Inventory

Features
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Inventory keeps track of everything you stock, sell and restock, so you always know what you have, where it is and what it earns. SCAN, SELL, DONE • Scan a barcode to find an item, record a sale or log a restock • New barcodes fill in the product name and photo from a product database • Swipe an item to sell one, with instant undo SEE WHAT SELLS • Revenue, profit and margin for the last 7 days, 30 days or 12 months • Trends compared with the previous period • A full history of every sale, restock, count and transfer NEVER RUN OUT • Set a low-stock alert on any item • Items that need restocking are flagged and badged • Restock forecasts show when an item runs out and how many to order (Pro) EVERY ITEM, EVERY LOCATION • Photos, categories, cost, price and profit per unit • Split stock across your shop, back room, warehouse or van, and move units between them • Share a printable barcode price label • Import and export your inventory as CSV INVENTORY PRO Start free with your first item. Pro unlocks unlimited items and advanced analytics: top sellers, busiest days, sales by category, stock by location and restock forecasts. Choose monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://strics.at/privacy

Screenshots

QR code reader and generator+4 screens
Inventory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Inventory at none against QR code reader and generator+'s shown. QR code reader and generator+'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 reader and generator+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Inventory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR code reader and generator+ ships an update every 6 months, Inventory every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR code reader and generator+ versus Inventory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR code reader and generator+Inventory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharmi KacharaSTRICS IT GmbH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR code reader and generator+

One-time1
  • Premium QR barcode code reader$5.99
3 purchases

Inventory

Subscriptions2
  • Inventory Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Inventory Pro Yearly1 Year trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inventory Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is QR code reader and generator+ free?
QR code reader and generator+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inventory free?
Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR code reader and generator+ or Inventory have ads?
QR code reader and generator+ shows ads; Inventory does not.
Which is updated more often, QR code reader and generator+ or Inventory?
QR code reader and generator+ ships an update every 6 months, and Inventory every 11 months. Most recently, QR code reader and generator+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inventory on October 17, 2026.

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