QR & Barcode Reader vs SnapQR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR & Barcode Reader
Scan QR codes and barcodes quickly with built-in scam warnings. Look up product information and create your own codes. Your data stays private with no ads or tracking.
- Fast QR and barcode scanning
- Scam warnings for links
- Product lookup with Open Food Facts
- Create custom QR codes
- Offline scanning capability
- Scan from photos/screenshots
- History and favorites
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See where a QR code really leads before you open it — with warnings for common scam tricks. Scan any QR code or barcode in a second, look up products, and make your own QR codes. No ads, no account, nothing tracked. FAST SCANNING • Point the camera at a QR code or barcode and the result opens at once • Scan from a photo or screenshot in your library • Reads QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 codes, and EAN, UPC, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar barcodes • Flashlight for dark places • Scanning works offline CLEAR LINKS • See the real site and the full address before anything opens • Warnings for common scam tricks: hidden login details, look-alike letters, links that install a profile or app, unencrypted pages • Calls, messages and emails ask before they open; unknown actions are never run • Preview a page only when you ask SMART RESULTS • Links: open in the browser or copy them • Share any code as an image • Wi-Fi: see the network name and password, and join in one tap • Contacts: add the person to your contacts • Email and SMS: the message opens ready to send • Product barcodes: see the product name, photo and ingredients from the free Open Food Facts database, or search the web for it HISTORY • Every scan is saved on your device • Select several scans to delete them • Search your scans by text or type • Star the ones you need again and filter by favourites • Choose beep, vibration and duplicate handling in Settings CREATE QR CODES – FREE • Make QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email and SMS • Keep them in My Codes PREMIUM • Design your QR codes: colours, styles and your own logo • Batch scanning: keep scanning many codes in a row • Export your history as a CSV file for a spreadsheet Premium is available weekly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Scanning, history, product lookup and creating plain QR codes stay free. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads, no analytics, no sign-in. Your scans and codes stay on your iPhone or iPad. Only a product lookup goes online: the barcode number is sent to Open Food Facts to fetch the product's details. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://nikmesoft.com/apps/qrcode/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://nikmesoft.com/apps/qrcode/privacy/
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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Check products, open links, and share information from codes—all for free. SnapQR makes everyday scanning simple, with safer link checks and no address-book access required to share contact details. • Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera or from an image • Look up products and compare prices on Amazon, eBay, Google, or your preferred websites • Open links, connect to Wi-Fi, add calendar events, and view contact details • Scan in dim light with the flashlight, or zoom in on codes at a distance • Create QR codes to share links and other information • Keep unlimited scan history, add notes, and export records as CSV • Load links with Chrome Custom Tabs and Google Safe Browsing Point your camera at a code or select an image to see its contents and choose what to do next. SnapQR supports common formats including QR, EAN, UPC, ISBN, Code 39, Code 128, PDF417, Data Matrix, and Aztec. Whether you're shopping, sharing contact details, joining a Wi-Fi network, or keeping track of small-business inventory, SnapQR helps you get more from every scan. Download SnapQR and scan with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR & Barcode Reader at none against SnapQR's shown. QR & Barcode Reader also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). SnapQR's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 8 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 & Barcode Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and SnapQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR & Barcode Reader against 5.0 for SnapQR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
QR & Barcode Reader ships an update every 8 months, SnapQR every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR & Barcode Reader | SnapQR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikmesoft Company, Ltd. | Puzzle Mania Studio |
Customer experience
QR & Barcode Reader
SnapQR
In-app purchases
QR & Barcode Reader
- Premium Service - 1 Week$0.997 Days
- Premium Service - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- Premium Service - 1 Year$4.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
SnapQR
- Remove Ads$12.99
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