Comparison

QR Code & Barcode Scanner vs QR Reader:QR Code 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

QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Features
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FEATURES - Batch Scan - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Safe all codes in your history - Save, export and share all barcodes - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Share using E-mail, IMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Read Websites, Contacts, Messages, Locations, Phone numbers, E-mails, Texts - Scan more types:QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39,Code93, EAN-8, EAN-13 etc. SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1 week (3 days trial), 1 year or 1 month - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/agreement https://sites.google.com/view/appqr/qrcode/privacy

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens
QR Reader:QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code & Barcode Scanner at none against QR Reader:QR Code Reader's shown. QR Reader:QR Code Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases 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 and QR Reader:QR Code Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode Scanner versus QR Reader:QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & Barcode ScannerQR Reader:QR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBytesong Private Limited宝锋 吴

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
6 purchases

QR Reader:QR Code Reader

Subscriptions5
  • QR Code Reader+(Week Plan)3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Special)$1.991 Month
  • QR Code Reader+(Month Plan)$2.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • QR Code Reader+(Year Special)$2.991 Year
  • QR Code Reader+(Year Plan)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Code Reader Pro$6.99

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Reader:QR Code Reader free?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code & Barcode Scanner or QR Reader:QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Reader:QR Code Reader shows ads; QR Code & Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode Scanner or QR Reader:QR Code Reader?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, and QR Reader:QR Code Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode Scanner was updated on September 27, 2026 and QR Reader:QR Code Reader on September 19, 2026.

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