The QR Code Reader & Generator vs ScanBar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The QR Code Reader & Generator
Easily read and generate any QR code, including those for social media profiles and Wi-Fi. Customize your codes and utilize batch scanning to enhance productivity. This app offers a simple yet comprehensive solution for all your QR code needs.
- Read any QR code
- Create any QR code link
- Generate social media QR codes
- Customize QR code appearance
- Batch scan multiple QR codes
- Enhance productivity and organization
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Create the QR codes that EVERYONE can scan and use. With the most simple and complete app on the store, you open a world of possibilities with ease of use on the QR code world. With the QR Code Reader & Generator app you can: - Read ANY QR code - Create any QR code link - Create QR code for your SOCIAL MEDIA, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok... - Share QR with anyone, anytime - Customize your QR code - Scan MULTIPLES QR codes with batch scan feature - Enhance your productivity and organization What QR Codes you can create: - Links to your favorite websites - Your WIFI - Your Instagram profile - Your companies profile - Your Tik Tok profile - Your Facebook profile - Your Facebook page Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoy the app! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ScanBar
This app transforms your device into a versatile scanner for barcodes and QR codes. Easily track product prices, save scanned information like links and Wi-Fi details, and generate your own QR codes. It prioritizes user privacy with iCloud backup and no data collection.
- Barcode scanning and price tracking
- QR code scanning and saving
- QR code generation
- Personal product database
- iCloud backup
- Privacy-focused data handling
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ScanBar turns your iPhone and iPad into a powerful barcode and QR code scanner — built for everyday life. Scan any barcode to save products, track prices, and compare where you shop. Scan QR codes to instantly access links, texts, Wi-Fi networks, and more — then save them for later. No more losing that coupon code or forgetting which store had the best price. BARCODE SCANNER & PRICE TRACKER - Scan product barcodes and save them with prices - Add the store or market where you bought each item - Compare prices across different stores at a glance - Build your personal product and grocery database QR CODE READER & SAVER - Scan QR codes instantly — links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, and more - Save your scans and access them anytime - No need to rush — scan now, open later QR CODE GENERATOR - Create your own QR codes from links, text, or contacts - Share them with anyone, instantly BUILT FOR YOUR PRIVACY - iCloud backup keeps your data synced across all your devices - No data collected — your scans stay yours - Lightweight and fast — under 6 MB FREE TO USE - Unlimited barcode and QR code scanning - Save up to 3 QR codes, 3 products, and 2 stores - Create up to 2 QR codes - Upgrade to ScanBar Pro for unlimited everything Whether you're comparing grocery prices, saving discount coupons, or capturing QR codes on the go — ScanBar is the only scanner you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ScanBar at none against The QR Code Reader & Generator's shown. The QR Code Reader & Generator's advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. The QR Code Reader & Generator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and ScanBar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for The QR Code Reader & Generator against 4.7 for ScanBar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The QR Code Reader & Generator has 67 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
The QR Code Reader & Generator ships an update monthly, ScanBar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The QR Code Reader & Generator | ScanBar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (67 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | After Dark Apps | Raphael Monteiro |
Customer experience
The QR Code Reader & Generator
ScanBar
In-app purchases
The QR Code Reader & Generator
- Pro Version - Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Pro Version - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Pro Version - Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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- Pro Version - Yearly3 Days trial$44.991 Year
- Pro - Unlock all features2 variants$3.99
- Pro - Unlock all features$7.99
- Pro - Unlock all features$12.99
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- Pro - Unlock all features$49.99
- Pro - Unlock all features$59.99
ScanBar
- BarScan Scanner Pro$1.99
Questions
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