Comparison

QR Squad vs Barcode Notes

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

Head to head
About

QR Squad

Quickly scan multiple QR codes in batches and store the results for easy sharing. Export scanned codes as a log file via Airdrop or email.

Highlights
  • Batch QR code scanning
  • Store scan results
  • Share as log file
  • Airdrop sharing
  • Email sharing
Features
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QR Squad, scan batches of QR code faster than ever ! Open QR Squad reader, present as many QR codes as you want, the results will be stored and available for sharing as a log file. You can now share your codes directly via airdrop, email etc ... Enjoy ;)

About

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.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Content management
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Code content copy
  • Export to file
  • Real-time computer transmission
Features
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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

Screenshots

QR Squad4 screens
Barcode Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Squad at 100% against Barcode Notes's 0%. QR Squad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Squad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QR Squad's written reviews are positive against 0% of Barcode Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Squad ships an update every 8 days, Barcode Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Squad versus Barcode Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR SquadBarcode Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRomain AuriacShanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

QR Squad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Barcode Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QR Squad

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Squad free?
QR Squad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Notes free?
Barcode Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Squad or Barcode Notes?
QR Squad is rated higher. QR Squad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Barcode Notes averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Squad or Barcode Notes have ads?
Neither QR Squad nor Barcode Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Squad or Barcode Notes?
QR Squad ships an update every 8 days, and Barcode Notes every 5 months. Most recently, QR Squad was updated on October 4, 2026 and Barcode Notes on September 24, 2026.

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