Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner vs Big QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes for various information like Wi-Fi, text, and URLs. Instantly connect to Wi-Fi networks, search products online, and generate custom QR codes for different data types. The app also supports batch scanning and saves your scan and creation history.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR and barcode types
  • Connect to Wi-Fi instantly
  • Search scanned products online
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Batch scanning
  • Scan and creation history
Features
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Scan QR codes and Barcodes of all types including Wi-Fi, Text, Contact, Website URLs Scan Wi-Fi and Connect instantly Search for scanned products on web Create QR codes Scan History Created QR history Scan multiple QR or Barcodes in batch scan create colorful custom QR images Adapt your phones mode, Dark mode or Light mode Save created QR images in your device at high resolution Create qR codes for Text, Website, Wi-Fi, Phone , Contact, Message Also support datamatrix, Code128, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc - Terms of Use: https://ios-apps1.web.app/qr_terms.html

About

Big QR Reader

Easily scan and decode various QR codes and barcodes, including contact info, URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, and product details. It supports scanning from your gallery and in low-light conditions, with all scan history saved for quick access.

Highlights
  • Reads all QR & barcode formats
  • Saves scan history
  • Scans from gallery
  • Flashlight for dark environments
  • Offline scanning
  • Scans promotion and coupon codes
Features
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Big QR Reader can read and decode all kinds of QR code and barcode, including contacts, products, URL, Wi-Fi, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar, etc. You can also use it to scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts. Why choose Big QR Reader? √ Support all QR & barcode formats √ All scan history will be saved √ Scan QR / barcodes from gallery √ Use flashlight to scan in dark environment √ No internet connection required √ Scan promotion and coupon codes √ Privacy safe. Only camera permission required How to use 1. Point camera to the QR code/barcode 2. Auto recognize, scan and decode 3. Get results and relevant options Privacy Policy: https://app.penbob.top/Privacy.html Terms of Use: https://app.penbob.top/Service.html

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens
Big QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Big QR Reader at 5.0 against QR Code & Barcode Scanner's 4.4. Big QR Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). QR Code & Barcode Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Big QR Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Big QR Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, Big QR Reader every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner versus Big QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode ScannerBig QR Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesong Private LimitedShenzhen Peidatong Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

All ratings1,156 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Big QR Reader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly_1$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Monthly 13 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$7.99
None

Big QR Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Big QR Reader free?
Big QR Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode Scanner or Big QR Reader?
Big QR Reader is rated higher. QR Code & Barcode Scanner averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Big QR Reader averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner or Big QR Reader have ads?
Big QR Reader shows ads; QR Code & Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner or Big QR Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and Big QR Reader every 5 days. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner was updated on September 27, 2026 and Big QR Reader on June 11, 2026.

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