Comparison

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

Scan and generate barcodes and QR codes with ease. This app supports batch operations, inventory management, and exporting data in various formats. Create custom codes and manage your scanned history efficiently.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode and QR code scanning
  • Batch scanning and generation
  • Inventory management and counting
  • Store and manage scanned codes
  • Create custom barcodes/QR codes
  • Export data to PDF and Excel
Features
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The barcode scanner automatically focuses on scanning codes, with fast recognition speed and fast scanning of various barcodes and QR codes; Support batch scanning and generation of barcodes and QR codes, and export them in PDF and Excel formats, Convenient inventory management, automatic counting, and a great tool for inventorying items; Make your barcode scanning easy and enjoyable from now on. Functional features: 1. Store and manage all scanned barcodes, making it easy for you to search and backup; 2. Create and generate barcodes and QR codes with just one click, and support DIY style modification to create exquisite barcodes/QR codes; 3. Support batch generation of barcodes and QR codes, quickly exporting them to image and PDF formats for easy printing; 4. Automatically generate historical scans and generate list records, and support filtering and exporting Excel functions for easy searching and data processing; 【 VIP Member Subscription Instructions 】 You can subscribe to receive membership benefits for the barcode scanner app. Once the purchase is confirmed, the payment will be directly deducted from the iTunes account During the subscription period, you can try out all benefits Subscription will automatically renew for the same price and period (month) as before, unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period The renewal fee will be deducted from your account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period based on the period you have selected After purchase, users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in their account settings. During the valid subscription period, the current subscription cannot be cancelled You can unsubscribe during the free trial period through the subscription settings of your iTunes account. Please make sure to complete it 24 hours before the subscription ends to avoid being charged. For more information, please go to: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 “ You can turn off automatic renewal through iTunes account settings, but you cannot cancel the current subscription during the valid subscription period. Any unused parts during the free trial period will be invalidated after the trial period expires. Please refer to the following link for service terms and privacy policy: Privacy Policy: https://www.ezcodes.cn/agreement/app_privacy_hw.html Terms of Use: https://www.ezcodes.cn/agreement/app_agreement_hw.html

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes containing URLs, contact details, emails, and more. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes quickly and efficiently. Share scanned information via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Share scanned data
  • Automatic detection
Features
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This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. Fast and efficient. The application opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Features -Automatically detect and scan. Just aim and keep still -Share using email, Facebook, Twitter, etc... 1.After your initial subscription commitment period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically continue for an additional equivalent period, at the price you agreed to when subscribing. 2.If you want to change or terminate your subscription, you will need follow the instructions to terminate or cancel your subscription.If you terminate or cancel your subscription, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term, and your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. 3.If you purchase an auto-recurring periodic subscription through an in app purchase, your Payment Method will continue to be billed for the subscription until you cancel. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpPT2NpRnN0b0Zu Terms of use:https://www.lofter.com/lpost/2039f20f_2b42dd9f4

Screenshots

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 3.9 against Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's 3.0. QR Code Reader also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 30%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 & QR Code Scanners Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Code Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's written reviews are positive against 30% of QR Code Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode & QR Code Scanners ProQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)3.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB75 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperWuhan Yima Network Technology Co., Ltd皓 季

Customer experience

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

QR Code Reader

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.2%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • 包季会员$4.993 Months
  • 包半年会员$9.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久VIP$89.99
5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly member Deals7 Days trial$7.497 Days
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  • Quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Annual membership$9.99

Questions

Is Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro free?
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro or QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro or QR Code Reader have ads?
Both Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro and QR Code Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro or QR Code Reader?
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader monthly. Most recently, Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro was updated on September 18, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 3, 2026.

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