# V720 vs Scan QR Code & Barcode

V720 and Scan QR Code & Barcode both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Scan QR Code & Barcode's written reviews are positive against 9% of V720's. V720's advantage is ratings volume (4.1K vs 36). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. V720 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.39 per month and Scan QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for V720 against 4.2 for Scan QR Code & Barcode. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V720 has 4.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of V720's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scan QR Code & Barcode's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | V720 | Scan QR Code & Barcode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449/reviews)** | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-and-barcode/id6702016142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [广州钱柜物联科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560291944) | [艳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763352243) |

## What reviewers say

### V720

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v720/id1596096449)

Monitor your home or business with real-time and historical video surveillance. Receive instant alerts for abnormal activity via app or WeChat push notifications. Securely store your footage in the cloud with optional subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Real-time video streaming, Historical video playback, Mobile alarm notifications, Device sharing, Optional cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI超级分辨率包月 | $0.39 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包季 | $0.89 | per 3 months |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI超级分辨率包年 | $2.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (2GB) | $3.99 | per month |
| 7-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |
| 30-Day Cloud Storage (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| 7-day rolling, 30-day storage | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30-day 2G cloud storage | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90-day 2G cloud storage | $6.99 | one-time |
| Annual 2G cloud storage | $12.99 | one-time |
| Three year 2G cloud storage | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180-day 2G cloud storage | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality for the price
- 👍 Easy setup
- 🔒 Camera works well when connected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and offline issues
- 💩 Terrible app with many ads and crashes
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance
- 🤯 Confusing and non-intuitive app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inability to connect and stay connected to cameras
- Incompatibility with 5GHz WiFi networks
- Incorrect time/date display on recordings

**Requested features**

- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better battery life and power management
- More language support beyond just Chinese
- Ability to view cameras remotely without being on the same network


### Scan QR Code & Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-and-barcode/id6702016142)

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information. Generate and share your own codes, and keep an archive of all scanned and created codes. Supports auto-scan functionality for efficient use.

**Highlights:** QR Code Scanner, Create QR Codes, Barcode Scanner, Share QR Codes, Auto Scan, Code Archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is V720 free?

V720 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scan QR Code & Barcode free?

Scan QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, V720 or Scan QR Code & Barcode?

V720 is rated higher. V720 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Scan QR Code & Barcode averages 4.2 from 36 ratings.

### Do V720 or Scan QR Code & Barcode have ads?

Both V720 and Scan QR Code & Barcode show ads.

### Which is updated more often, V720 or Scan QR Code & Barcode?

V720 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scan QR Code & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, V720 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scan QR Code & Barcode on August 11, 2026.

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