Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning and price tracking
  • QR code scanning and saving
  • QR code generation
  • Personal product database
  • iCloud backup
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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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.

Screenshots

The QR Code Reader & Generator4 screens
ScanBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
The QR Code Reader & Generator versus ScanBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe QR Code Reader & GeneratorScanBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (67 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings67 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAfter Dark AppsRaphael Monteiro

Customer experience

The QR Code Reader & Generator

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.0%

ScanBar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

The QR Code Reader & Generator

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time5
  • Pro - Unlock all features2 variants$3.99
  • Pro - Unlock all features$7.99
  • Pro - Unlock all features$12.99
Show 2 more
  • Pro - Unlock all features$49.99
  • Pro - Unlock all features$59.99
1 purchases

ScanBar

One-time1
  • BarScan Scanner Pro$1.99

Questions

Is The QR Code Reader & Generator free?
The QR Code Reader & Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanBar free?
ScanBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The QR Code Reader & Generator or ScanBar?
The QR Code Reader & Generator is rated higher. The QR Code Reader & Generator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while ScanBar averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do The QR Code Reader & Generator or ScanBar have ads?
The QR Code Reader & Generator shows ads; ScanBar does not.
Which is updated more often, The QR Code Reader & Generator or ScanBar?
The QR Code Reader & Generator ships an update monthly, and ScanBar every 2 months. Most recently, The QR Code Reader & Generator was updated on October 5, 2026 and ScanBar on October 8, 2026.

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