ScannerLab vs QR Code Reader & QR Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScannerLab
Easily scan all types of QR codes and barcodes with detailed data cards and a comprehensive scan history. Generate unlimited QR codes, export them, and protect your scanning security by hiding your IP address.
- Scan all QR codes and barcodes
- QR code detailed data cards
- Scan history
- Create unlimited QR codes
- Export and share codes
- Hide IP address for security
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ScannerLab for your daily use. Scan QR code anytime and anywhere. Create codes with QR generator. QR Scan features: - Scan all types of QR codes - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history QR code generator: - Create unlimited number of QR codes - Export and share QR codes Barcode scanner features: - Scan all types of barcodes such as Code 39, Code 128 or UPC - Save, export and share all barcodes Scan security - Hide the real IP address and protect the security of scanning. Terms of service: https://scanner-lab.com/Service Privacy policy: https://scanner-lab.com/Privacy
QR Code Reader & QR Generator
Easily scan various code types, including QR codes and barcodes, with advanced error correction. Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, and more, with options to add logos and colors. Organize and save your codes for future use.
- Scan all QR and barcode types
- Auto-detect scanning
- Create custom QR codes
- Add logos and colors to QR codes
- Scan product barcodes for details
- Save and organize scanned codes
- QR Code Widget
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The most simple and convenient daily use QR code scanner app, which can also scan many other types of codes like barcodes, Data Matrix, Aztec codes, and more. Download now for FREE! Create your own QR codes to open links, make contact cards, and share them with anyone. The app also saves all your QR codes and stores them for future reference. You can also save or print them in just a few taps. FEATURES: • Code Scanner - Easily scan all types of QR Codes & Barcodes - Auto-detect scanning! - Error correction capability, which helps you to scan distorted or damaged codes - Scan & redirect to websites - Detect and Scan codes present in the image • Create custom codes - Create your personalized QRs for Email, URL, Phone, Messages, vCard, meCard, Text, and more. - Enhance your QR’s with colors and social media logos. - Make your own branded QR by adding your logo or image. - Share your codes using email, iMessage, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. • Scan product barcodes - Check nutrient values, ingredients, Nutri-score, and other details for food items. - Scan & find products on websites or E-commerce platforms. • Save & manage - Save your codes and export them. - Create a folder & organize scanned codes. - QR Code Widget to display your QR Codes on your device's home screen. Privacy Policy - https://maximaapps.com/policy/privacy_policy.html Terms & Conditions - https://maximaapps.com/policy/terms_of_use.html For any questions or requests, please connect with us at: feedback@maximaapps.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Reader & QR Generator at none against ScannerLab's shown. ScannerLab's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. ScannerLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader & QR Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for ScannerLab against 4.5 for QR Code Reader & QR Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScannerLab has 328 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ScannerLab ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader & QR Generator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScannerLab | QR Code Reader & QR Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (328 ratings) — better | 4.5 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 328 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WETIME PTE. LTD. | Maxima Apps |
Customer experience
ScannerLab
QR Code Reader & QR Generator
Bugs and requests
ScannerLab
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatible with older devices
- Login screen freezes
- Crashes
Requested features
2 requests- How to use this app
- Instructions needed
QR Code Reader & QR Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ScannerLab
- ScannerLab for week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- ScannerLab Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
QR Code Reader & QR Generator
- QR Code Reader Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- QR Code Reader Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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