QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read vs AR ScanPRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read
This versatile app quickly scans and generates QR codes and barcodes. It supports numerous formats for various uses, from checking product prices and coupons to accessing Wi-Fi credentials and contact information. It also offers features like scanning from your gallery and in low light conditions.
- Scan all QR and barcode formats
- Create QR codes
- Scan from gallery
- Flashlight for dark environments
- Offline scanning
- Scan product prices and coupons
- Save scan history
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QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner & Reader & Creator for iOS Devices - This is a free and fast scanner app to check product prices and food costs. This extremely powerful tool is more than just a scanner app. It is an excellent QR code reader, barcode scanner, reader and creator. It supports all QR code/barcode formats, which truly makes it the ultimate choice for scanning and generating codes. As a QR code reader, it can scan a wide variety of items including QR codes, barcodes, Wi-Fi credentials, text, products, books, puzzles, documents, email addresses, locations, calendar events and business cards. It can also be used as a barcode scanner to interpret QR codes and barcodes (decode information) and as a QR code generator to create QR codes (encode and encrypt information). You can use it as a QR code reader and barcode scanner to scan promotions and coupon codes in stores to get discounts or scan barcodes to get product prices. Why choose this free QR code and barcode scanner app? 1. Supports all QR and barcode formats 2. Easy to use, secure and high performance 3. All scan history will be saved 4. Scan QR/barcode from gallery 5. Scan in dark environment with flashlight 6. No internet connection required when used as barcode scanner or QR code scanner 7. Scan promotional and coupon codes with barcode scanner feature 8. Privacy-safe; only camera permissions required How to use this QR and barcode scanner app for free? 1. Point your device's camera at a QR code or barcode 2. The app automatically recognizes, scans and decodes the barcode or QR code 3. View the results and options provided by the barcode scanner Supported QR code formats: - Website link (URL) - Text - Phone number, email, SMS - Contact details - Calendar event - Wifi - Geolocation Barcodes and QR codes supported by the barcode scanner: - Product (EAN, UPC, JAN, GTIN) - Book (ISBN) - Codabar or Codeabar - Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 - Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) - PDF417 - GS1 DataBar (RSS-14) - Aztec - Data Matrix Privacy Policy: https://qri.xcallapp.com/static/qrcodeios/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://qri.xcallapp.com/static/qrcodeios/terms_of_use.html
AR ScanPRO
This app offers professional scanning and distance measuring capabilities using your phone's camera. It supports converting various file types to PDF and accurately measures lengths of objects like door frames and cars.
- Scan and convert files (PDF, Word, Excel, PPT, TXT)
- Measure distance and length with camera
- Accurate object measurement
- AR-powered scanning
- Multiple file type support
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A simple and convenient professional scanning/measuring distance app [Scan file] Supports multiple types of files: PDF word、excel、ppt、txt, Click the button to convert, the operation is simple, and the result scanning is accurate. [Distance length] Just open your phone and use your phone's camera to measure the length of the target, such as door frames, windows, balconies, cars, height, etc [Multiple functions] In mobile phones, more features are also supported, such as using the phone's camera for scanning. *AR ScanPRO User Agreement* https://www.aikitsglobal.com/terms.html *AR ScanPRO Privacy Policy* https://www.aikitsglobal.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read and AR ScanPRO both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of AR ScanPRO's written reviews are positive against 63% of QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read's. AR ScanPRO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Code Barcode Scanner & Read sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AR ScanPRO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read against 4.2 for AR ScanPRO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read has 3.4K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read's written reviews are positive against 95% of AR ScanPRO's.
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read ships an update every 4 days, AR ScanPRO weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read | AR ScanPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.4K ratings) — better | 4.2 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | 94.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sinpeak Pte. Ltd. | HK Readnovel Technology Limited |
Customer experience
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read
AR ScanPRO
User reviews
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read
From 3.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 💡 Supports multiple scan types
- 💡 Useful product information
- 👍 Convenient for shopping
Room to improve
- 🐛 Doesn't work correctly for some items
- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤔 Weird notifications and messages
- 🤬 Requires payment for full functionality
AR ScanPRO
From 10 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Timely updates and maintenance
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy protection
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 💰 Cost-effective with good value
- 📊 Good scalability and integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional measurement inaccuracies
Bugs and requests
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read
Reported bugs
3 issues- Scanning issues with certain products
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Login/account problems
Requested features
4 requests- Expand barcode/QR code scanning capabilities
- Improve accuracy of product information
- Reduce intrusive advertising
- Add more customization options
AR ScanPRO
Reported bugs
1 issue- Subscription paywall issues
Requested features
2 requests- Offline mode support
- More language options
In-app purchases
QR Code Barcode Scanner & Read
- Monthly Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
- Month Pro3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$34.99
AR ScanPRO
- AR ScanPRO Weekly VIP7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- AR ScanPRO Weekly VIP13 Days trial$9.997 Days
- AR ScanPRO Weekly VIP27 Days trial$29.997 Days
Questions
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