Comparison

QR Code and Barcode vs AutoQR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

AutoQR

Features
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Scan QR codes with any text, message, url link to any of popular online services like Google, Meta, eBay, Amazon, or to a favorite website. Preview a QR code, edit it's contents and add astonishing design using built-in QR Generator.  You can customize created QR with a photo of your business. App's simple design facilitates scanning over and over again. For example, on each successful you can experience gently vibration if enabled in settings. You can scan almost any QR code, give it a try. Each scanned or generated code is stored in one of the bookmark sections: 'Other' and 'All', also by tapping on a code you can see detailed info or navigate to a link stored in it. Personalize your own QR code with a link or a text message. Put QR code over a photo. Some features: - Use our app to generate QR code for WiFi hotspot for ease of sharing, text message, link to a website. - Color your custom QR code. - Add / Overlay QR code on top of a photo from the Photos Library and save it. - Share QR code with friends. Feel free to suggest new functionality that you would like to see in the app. PREMIUM FEATURES: - fantastic QR designs - unlimited QR code scans - color personalized QR code - ads free DISCLAIMER: *Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. *Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: 1-week Subscription ($4.99) 1-month Subscription ($2.99) 1-year Subscription ($24.99) For other currencies, prices corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. *Subscription with free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage your free trial's auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect 24-hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. *Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period of 3 days(if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. *If you have any questions or suggestions on how we can improve the application, please do not hesitate to contact us at vadymdev43@gmail.com *For any other information please read our privacy policy and terms of use Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vThy29L703j86qUNJwfGwHzqEjn-l__328ru04P7pgH8LmrW9nIwyrlFGA9uJNecKyEFHexqWuA0Afr/pub Terms Of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vS3j20N5_Sp5_9II3ghsxCiOhElJcoGTX6fcet-M5KR896ThV4kn3roTS8wiyUiZlSKddVEm8Azkxyi/pub.

Screenshots

QR Code and Barcode4 screens
AutoQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

QR Code and Barcode and AutoQR are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Barcode sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and AutoQR sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code and Barcode ships an update every 2 weeks, AutoQR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
QR Code and Barcode versus AutoQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code and BarcodeAutoQR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim KazakovVadym Bohdan

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code and Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • QRWidget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • QRWidget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • QRWidget Pro$7.99
  • QRWidget Pro$16.99
4 purchases

AutoQR

Subscriptions3
  • QR Code Scanner Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Weekly$4.997 Days
  • QR Code Scanner Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • AutoQR Premium$8.99

Questions

Is QR Code and Barcode free?
QR Code and Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutoQR free?
AutoQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code and Barcode or AutoQR have ads?
Neither QR Code and Barcode nor AutoQR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code and Barcode or AutoQR?
QR Code and Barcode ships an update every 2 weeks, and AutoQR every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code and Barcode was updated on October 7, 2026 and AutoQR on October 2, 2026.

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