# QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan vs Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan at 7.6K against Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner's 10. Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.5 for QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan against 4.4 for Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan has 7.6K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan ships an update weekly, Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan | Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-barcode-scan/id1615788517/reviews)** | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id1623646139/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Essa Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773623663) | [Mehmet Veral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623646141) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-barcode-scan/id1615788517)

Instantly scan QR codes, barcodes, and even product photos. This app simplifies everyday tasks like accessing menus, connecting to Wi-Fi, or checking prices. It also allows you to create your own QR codes and convert documents to PDFs.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes, Scan product photos for online search, Generate custom QR codes, Convert documents to PDF, Instant Wi-Fi connection, Access URLs and contacts

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR & Barcode Reader, Generator | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner х QR Generator | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| The QR Reader х QR Generator | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Scanner App | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| QR & Barcode Reader, Generator | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarterly Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Pro Subscription | $18.99 | per 3 months |
| Good Scanner | $23.99 | per year |
| Pro access to the app | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlimited Pass+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Forever | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and fast
- 🚀 Excellent scanning performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Lack of transparency on pricing
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality
- 🚫 Forced to pay to use basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Barcode scanning not working properly
- Internal errors when using the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to save scanned barcode images
- Option to cancel subscription


### Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-qr-code-reader-and-scanner/id1623646139)

Easily scan and generate various types of QR codes. Access information behind codes quickly and create unlimited custom QR codes to share anywhere. Supports a wide range of code formats.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code scanning, Unlimited QR code generation, Supports multiple code types (Aztec, Code 128, Data Matrix, etc.), Easy QR code sharing, Create custom QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlock Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| QR Code Scanner Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan free?

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

### Is Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner free?

Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan or Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner?

QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan is rated higher. QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan or Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner have ads?

Neither QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan nor Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan or Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner?

QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan ships an update weekly, and Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader, Barcode Scan was updated on September 25, 2026 and Phone Qr Code Reader & Scanner on July 5, 2026.

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