Barcode Manager vs Smart QR code scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Manager
Easily store and access all your important barcodes, QR codes, and passes from one place. Use widgets for instant access to boarding passes, loyalty cards, and event tickets without opening the app. Quickly scan or import codes, organize them, and create new ones for Wi-Fi or contacts.
- Quick barcode scanning
- Organized code library
- Multiple barcode formats supported
- Home screen widgets for instant access
- Special code generators (Wi-Fi, vCard)
- Import and export codes
- Clean and simple interface
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Barcoder is the easiest way to keep all your important barcodes, QR codes, and passes right at your fingertips. Whether it’s boarding passes, loyalty cards, Wi-Fi credentials, or event tickets – store them securely and access them instantly from the app or widgets on your Home Screen. Features: • Quick Barcode Scanning – Use your camera or import images to add new barcodes in seconds. • Organized Code Library – Browse and search your saved codes with clear labels and types. • Multiple Formats Supported – QR, Code128, PDF417, Aztec, and more. • Widgets for Instant Access – Configure small or medium widgets to show your most-used codes without opening the app. • Special Generators – Create barcodes for Wi-Fi, vCard contacts, or calendar events in one tap. • Import & Export – Backup your codes or transfer them between devices easily. • Clean, Simple Interface – Focused on speed and ease of use. Never search through emails or dig through your wallet again – with Barcoder, your codes are always ready when you need them. Download Barcoder today and make your barcodes as mobile as you are!
Smart QR code scanner
Easily scan and generate QR codes for various purposes, including websites, text, and contacts. Offers customization options and barcode reading for quick information retrieval. Ideal for both personal and professional use.
- Scan QR codes quickly
- Generate custom QR codes
- Read barcodes
- Create codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi, contacts
- Use at home, stores, or work
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Easily scan and generate QR codes with QR Code Scanner - Reader Scan. Whether you need to scan barcodes, generate custom QR codes, or read complex data, this app has you covered with fast and reliable performance. With QR Code Scanner - Reader Scan, you can: - Scan any QR code quickly and effortlessly - Create and customize your own QR codes for sharing or business use - Read barcodes and get instant information - Generate codes for websites, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more - Use it anywhere: at home, in stores, or at work Perfect for personal and professional use, this app makes scanning and creating QR codes simple and efficient. Whether you're shopping at Walmart, visiting a bar, or just exploring the world around you, QR Code Scanner is your essential tool. The app offers features that are limited in the free version: - 3 free QR code generations per day, including customization. - Restrictions on opening QR codes in the browser. A paid product is also available in the form of a 7-day subscription for $4.99, with a free 3-day trial. Download now and unlock the full potential of QR and barcode technology! License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barcode Manager at every 3 weeks against Smart QR code scanner's every 5 months. Smart QR code scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Smart QR code scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barcode Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart QR code scanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Manager | Smart QR code scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shaffex Limited | fernando ruiz |
Customer experience
Barcode Manager
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In-app purchases
Barcode Manager
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Pro Version$4.99
Smart QR code scanner
- Smart QR Code scanner PRO$4.997 Days
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