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.
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.
- 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
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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
QR Code Reader
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with lightning-fast technology. Access product details, menus, and exclusive content by simply pointing your camera. Discover more about your surroundings with an intuitive and accurate scanning experience.
- Lightning-fast QR and barcode scanning
- Instant access to product details and menus
- Scan codes from various sources
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Accurate and reliable results
- Unlock exclusive content
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CodeScan is the ultimate QR and barcode scanner app, designed to help you explore and discover the world around you. With lightning-fast scanning technology, you can scan codes in seconds and unlock a world of possibilities. Whether you're shopping online, exploring new places, or just want to learn more about the world around you, CodeScan makes it easy. Simply point your camera at any code and CodeScan will do the rest, giving you instant access to product details, menus, exclusive content, and more. CodeScan is easy to use, with a clean and intuitive interface that makes scanning codes a breeze. You can scan codes from anywhere, whether it's in a store, at a museum, or even in a magazine. And with our advanced scanning technology, you can be sure that you'll get accurate and reliable results every time. Discover the world with CodeScan today and unlock a world of possibilities! ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a CodeScan Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.4 against Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's 3.0. QR Code Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (51 vs 4). Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 51 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro | QR Code Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (51 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 51 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wuhan Yima Network Technology Co., Ltd | MasterMind Software LLC |
Customer experience
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro
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In-app purchases
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro
- 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
- 永久VIP$89.99
QR Code Reader
- CodeScan Pro$2.991 Month
- CodeScan Pro3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- CodeScan Pro$29.99
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