QR vs QR Code and Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR
Display QR codes directly on your homescreen for quick access to URLs, text, and more. Share information instantly without needing to open an application. Supports display on Apple Watch for ultimate convenience.
- Homescreen QR code widget
- Display URLs and text
- No app opening required
- Apple Watch support
- Instant sharing
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QR-Widget is the simple way to place a QR code on your homescreen. No matter what you want to show - an internet URL, a text or similar. Place the widget on your homescreen and there is no need to open an app to share your QR code. And if you want it even more convenient: Use your Apple Watch to show the QR code!
QR Code and Barcode
Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This tool allows for batch scanning, custom code creation with various data types, and efficient management of your scan history. Easily add codes to your digital wallet and customize their appearance.
- Instant QR and barcode scanning
- Batch scanning capability
- Custom QR code generation
- Scan history management
- Apple Wallet integration
- Code customization (colors, shapes)
- Home Screen widgets
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QR Code Scanner & Generator — the fast and reliable tool for scanning, creating, and managing all your QR and barcodes. Scan instantly, create custom codes, save your history, and even add important codes to Apple Wallet. Features: • Scan QR codes and barcodes instantly • Batch scan multiple codes at once • Create your own QR codes: links, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, and more • Save and organize your scan history • Add QR codes to Apple Wallet for quick access • Customize colors, shapes, and error correction • Home Screen widgets for instant access • Share or export your codes easily
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR at 5.0 against QR Code and Barcode's 4.4. QR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). QR Code and Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 33%). On price, ads 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. QR Code and Barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. QR asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code and Barcode has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of QR's written reviews are positive against 54% of QR Code and Barcode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
QR ships an update every 7 months, QR Code and Barcode every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR | QR Code and Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.4 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 21 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Wilbrink | Maxim Kazakov |
Customer experience
QR
QR Code and Barcode
In-app purchases
QR
No in-app purchases
QR Code and Barcode
- QRWidget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- QRWidget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QRWidget Pro$7.99
- QRWidget Pro$16.99
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