QR Code & Barcode Scanner vs SnapQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
SnapQR
This utility scans QR codes and barcodes, providing detailed information and search results from popular online retailers. It supports numerous formats, allows for the generation of QR codes, and offers advanced features like CSV export and custom search selections. The app prioritizes performance and security with features like Chrome Custom Tabs and Google Safe Browsing.
- Scan all popular barcode and QR code formats
- Generate QR codes for sharing data
- Search product and price details on Amazon, eBay, Google
- Add calendar events and read VCards
- Utilize Chrome Custom Tabs with Google Safe Browsing
- Scan from images and use zoom/flashlight
- Export scan history to CSV
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Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly to open links, discover product information, compare prices, share contact details, and get more from everyday codes—all for free. SnapQR helps you: • Scan QR codes and barcodes from your camera or images • Check product details and search Amazon, eBay, Google, or custom websites • Open URLs, join Wi-Fi networks, add calendar events, and read contact cards • Scan reliably in low light with flashlight support and zoom • Create QR codes for links, contacts, Wi-Fi, and other information • Save unlimited scan history, add notes, and export records as CSV • Protect yourself with safer link loading and Google Safe Browsing Point your camera at a code, or choose an image from your device. SnapQR recognizes common 1D and 2D formats and lets you act on the result immediately. Create a QR code from your own information, then display or share it for another device to scan. Supported formats include QR, EAN, UPC, JAN, GTIN, ISBN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, ITF, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, and GS1 DataBar. Whether you are shopping, sharing contact information, connecting to Wi-Fi, organizing products, or managing small-business inventory, SnapQR keeps scanning simple and useful. Download SnapQR and scan with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SnapQR at 5.0 against QR Code & Barcode Scanner's 4.4. SnapQR also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). QR Code & Barcode Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SnapQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapQR 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 100% of SnapQR's.
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ships an update every 2 months, SnapQR every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code & Barcode Scanner | SnapQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bytesong Private Limited | Puzzle Mania Studio |
Customer experience
QR Code & Barcode Scanner
SnapQR
In-app purchases
QR Code & Barcode Scanner
- 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 time purchase$7.99
SnapQR
- Remove Ads$12.99
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