# QR Reader ° vs Barcode Scanner & Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode Scanner & Reader at 4.3 against QR Reader °'s 2.3. Barcode Scanner & Reader also leads on ratings volume (115 vs 3). QR Reader °'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Reader ° sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Barcode Scanner & Reader sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Barcode Scanner & Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode Scanner & Reader has 115 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Reader ° | Barcode Scanner & Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-bar-code-scanner/id1577333013/reviews) | **[4.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-and-reader/id6737678345/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | — | 11.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Real Joy Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577333015) | [Ryan Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825791726) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Reader °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-bar-code-scanner/id1577333013)

This utility app allows users to quickly scan and decode various barcode formats, including QR codes. It also enables the creation and customization of QR codes for different purposes, with options to save, share, and compare product prices.

**Highlights:** Scan all barcode formats, Create and customize QR codes, Compare product prices, Save and share scan history, Generate QR codes for links, text, contacts, and more, Use flashlight for scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### Barcode Scanner & Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-scanner-and-reader/id6737678345)

Instantly scan barcodes and QR codes to manage inventory and track item details. Create custom barcodes with product images and search for items on major online platforms. Offers efficient inventory management with saved codes and status tracking.

**Highlights:** Instant barcode and QR code scanning, Create custom barcodes, Manage saved codes with status and descriptions, Search products on Google, Amazon, eBay, Add product images to barcodes, Track item quantities

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Reader ° free?

QR Reader ° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Barcode Scanner & Reader free?

Barcode Scanner & Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Reader ° or Barcode Scanner & Reader?

Barcode Scanner & Reader is rated higher. QR Reader ° averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barcode Scanner & Reader averages 4.3 from 115 ratings.

### Do QR Reader ° or Barcode Scanner & Reader have ads?

Neither QR Reader ° nor Barcode Scanner & Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Reader ° or Barcode Scanner & Reader?

QR Reader ° ships an update fortnightly, and Barcode Scanner & Reader fortnightly. Most recently, QR Reader ° was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barcode Scanner & Reader on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*