Comparison

QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone vs NETTRASH.Scan

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

Head to head
About

QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Instantly scan all QR and barcode formats with this fast, easy-to-use app. It automatically recognizes and decodes codes, offering relevant actions like online searches or Wi-Fi connection. Secure your accounts with built-in 2FA authentication.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Supports all QR and barcode formats
  • 2FA authentication for account security
  • Scan from gallery
  • Scan history saved
  • Price scanner
  • Auto zoom and flashlight support
Features
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Extremely fast QR & barcode scanner that supports all QR & barcode formats! It’s the must-have scanner app for iPhone and iPad. It’s very easy to use, no need to press any buttons or adjust the zoom, just open it and point to the QR code/barcode, it will auto recognize, scan and decode the QR code/barcode. After scanning, several relevant options for the results will be provided, you can search the products online, visit the websites, or connect to Wi-Fi without entering the password. It even supports 2FA authentication to protect your online accounts! QR code reader can scan and decode all kinds of QR codes and barcodes, such as contacts, products, URL, Wi-Fi, text, books, E-mail, location, calendar, and so on. It is also commonly used to scan promotion and coupon codes in shops to get discounts. Key Features: * Safe & easy-to-use scanner app * Instant scan * Privacy safe, only camera permission required * Price scanner * Support scan QR & barcodes from gallery * Support 2FA authentication to secure your online accounts * Scan history saved * Flashlight supported * Auto zoom * No internet connection required How to use: 1. Open the scanner 2. Point the camera to the QR code/barcode 3. Auto recognize, scan and decode 4. Get results and relevant options Support all QR & barcode formats QR code, Data Matrix, Maxi code, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, UPC-A, EAN-8... Scan history saved All scan history will be saved for instant viewing at any time. Price scanner You can scan product barcodes and compare prices online. 2FA authenticator Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your sign-ins. You can scan 2FA QR codes, and get verification codes within our app to safeguard all your online accounts. Auto zoom No need to adjust the zoom, it’s easy to scan far away Flashlight supported Easily scan QR code/barcode in dark environment. Subscription Terms and Details - You can subscribe to remove ads and get unlimited access to all features - Subscription options: weekly, yearly, lifetime - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Privacy Policy: https://qrcodereader.akrura.ltd/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://qrcodereader.akrura.ltd/terms.html

About

NETTRASH.Scan

Features
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A scanner and generator for QR codes and barcodes that doesn't stop at the raw value. Scan tells you what's actually inside each code — Wi-Fi credentials, contacts, calendar events, payment slips, crypto wallets, identity flows, product barcodes — and offers the right next action. Every field is tap-to-copy. WHAT IT READS Live from the camera or imported from Photos, Files, or PDFs: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-8 / 13, UPC-A / E, ITF-14, Codabar, GS1 DataBar. When more than one code sits in the same frame, Scan numbers them on screen so you can pick the one you want. Pinch to zoom in on far-away or small codes; centred-frame scanning ignores stray codes at the edge of the view. WHAT IT UNDERSTANDS - Wi-Fi — including WPA3 SAE and Hotspot 2.0 / Passpoint. Connect with one tap. - Contacts — vCard 3.0 / 4.0 and MECARD via the system "New Contact" sheet. - Calendar — iCalendar VEVENTs via the system event editor. - URLs — open in Safari, with smart routing for WhatsApp, Telegram, App Store, Apple Music, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Wallet. - Locations — geo: URIs and Apple / Google Maps URLs. - OTP authenticator setup (otpauth://). - Payment QRs — EPC SEPA (GiroCode), Swiss QR-bill, Indian UPI, Serbian NBS IPS, Czech SPD, Slovak Pay by Square, German Bezahlcode, EMVCo Merchant (Pix, PayNow, NETS, PromptPay, CoDi, FPS, DuitNow, QRIS, NAPAS), Swish, Vipps, MobilePay, Bizum, iDEAL. - Crypto — Bitcoin, Ethereum (with EIP-681 transfers), Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Dogecoin, Monero, Cardano, Solana, XRP, Stellar, Cosmos, Lightning. Stablecoins (USDC, USDT, DAI) recognised with symbol and chain. - Identity flows — DigiD, EUDI Wallet, OpenID4VC — opened in the browser with a clear "only continue if you started this login yourself" reminder. - GS1 Application Identifier (parens, Digital Link, FNC1). - IATA boarding passes (RP 1740c). - AAMVA driver licences. - Loyalty cards — save any product code with a merchant tag. GENERATE QR, Aztec, PDF417, Code 128 from text, URL, contact, or Wi-Fi credentials. Pick foreground and background colours with WCAG contrast feedback, error-correction level, and embed a centred logo. Export as PNG, SVG, or PDF. ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Scan runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac (via Mac Catalyst), and Apple Vision Pro. Your scan history syncs across all of them via your own private iCloud database — scan a Wi-Fi QR on your phone, copy the password from your Mac an hour later. On Apple Vision Pro the live camera is unavailable by design: Apple does not expose Vision Pro's world cameras to third-party apps. The Scan tab there opens directly to "Choose from Photos / Choose from Files"; Generate and History work as on any other destination. SHARE TO SCAN Scan installs a system Share extension. Tap the Share button on an image or PDF in any app — Mail, Messages, Files, Safari, Photos — and choose Scan. The decoded result appears inline. PRIVACY Scan is built to leave no trace. - No accounts, no sign-in, no e-mail to register. - No analytics SDKs, no advertising frameworks, no third-party trackers. - Camera frames are decoded entirely on-device by Apple's AVFoundation and Vision frameworks. Nothing is recorded or transmitted. - Imported photos and PDFs are decoded on-device. - The only network connections are the ones you explicitly start — opening a URL in Safari, launching a UPI app, and so on. Scan history is stored locally and, when iCloud is enabled for Scan in Settings, mirrored to your own private iCloud database via Apple's CloudKit. We have no access to it. PERMISSIONS - Camera — frames decoded on-device only. - Photo Library (Add Only) — for saving generated codes. - Contacts — only when you tap "Add to Contacts". - Calendars (Write Only on iOS 17+) — only when you tap "Add to Calendar". Scan is open source.

Screenshots

QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone4 screens
NETTRASH.Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NETTRASH.Scan at none against QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone's 13. NETTRASH.Scan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. NETTRASH.Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, NETTRASH.Scan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone versus NETTRASH.Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR/Barcode Scanner for iPhoneNETTRASH.Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (268 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings268 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKRURA PTE. LTDIvan Alekseev

In-app purchases

12 purchases

QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription2 variants$3.997 Days
  • 3-Day Trial: Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
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  • QR Code Premium - One Week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Membership$39.99
  • Lifetime Membership$59.99
None

NETTRASH.Scan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone free?
QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NETTRASH.Scan free?
NETTRASH.Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone or NETTRASH.Scan have ads?
QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone shows ads; NETTRASH.Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone or NETTRASH.Scan?
QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone ships an update every 3 weeks, and NETTRASH.Scan every 3 days. Most recently, QR/Barcode Scanner for iPhone was updated on October 15, 2026 and NETTRASH.Scan on October 2, 2026.

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