QR Code Reader by Scanwise vs Barcode Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader by Scanwise
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100% free for all features. No upgrade cost. No Subscription Scanwise scans and reads QR codes and barcodes, supporting: QR codes: - Webpage / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube links / URLs - SMS - Location on Google Map - WiFi Hotspots - Phone Number - Email Address - Text Message Barcodes: - Code-128 - EAN-8 - EAN-13 - UPC-A - UPC-E - ISBN - and more! Simply point and hold Automatic detection of code type. Supports scan from photo If you have a photo of a QR code you may pick the photo for scanning. (Access permission is required for this) Safe browsing You have the option to open a link after reading the scanned link, avoid phishing or malware sites. Supports flashlight and torch You may quickly toggle on the flashlight or torch within the app for scanning in the dark. Auto search for product After scanning product barcodes, you may open and read the product details in browser. Attach useful photo You may want to add photos about a link or a product to make the scans more informative. For example, you just scanned a coffee coupon and you may want to add a photo of the menu or a photo of the shop. Add your own comment on product You may write comments in the app for the products that you find them worth-buying. Amazon search for ISBN barcodes (books) For ISBN barcodes, Scanwise can auto search for books in Amazon. Add to Bookmark Simply click the “Bookmark” icon, you can add your scanned codes such as links, books, albums, etc. to your Bookmark List. Create your own QR codes - Webpage / Facebook / Twitter / YouTube links / URLs - SMS - Location on Google Map - WiFi Hotspots - Phone Number - Email Address - Text Message Export your scans by CSV file Share and export your scan history as CSV file. It is especially suitable for extensive use of scanning QR codes and barcodes. Supports unlimited scan history You may manage unlimited history of all your scans and new QR Codes. If you have comment, feel free to contact us: hklocalscom@gmail.com
Barcode Notes
Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Content management
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Code content copy
- Export to file
- Real-time computer transmission
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Notes at none against QR Code Reader by Scanwise's shown. Barcode Notes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). QR Code Reader by Scanwise's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QR Code Reader by Scanwise ships an update every 3 weeks, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader by Scanwise | Barcode Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chun Lam | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader by Scanwise
No in-app purchases
Barcode Notes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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