Comparison

QR Code Generator and Reader vs QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Generator and Reader

Features
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Discover the amazing features of our app: - Generate PIX QR Codes for fast and secure payments. - Create QR Codes for social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to connect with your audience instantly. - Share WiFi, phone numbers, links, emails, and text messages with customized QR Codes. - Scan QR Codes and barcodes with our built-in reader. - Save and share your QR Codes easily. - Access your history of generated QR Codes anytime. All in one easy-to-use app!

About

QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes using your device's camera. It also allows you to create and share unlimited QR codes for various information types and includes a 2FA authenticator for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Automatic QR/barcode detection
  • Create and share unlimited QR codes
  • 2FA authenticator
  • Batch scanning
  • Scan history with iCloud backup
  • App lock for security
  • Customizable QR code colors
Features
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QR Reader is the best & fastest free QR code/barcode scanner & QR code creator for both iPhone and iPad! By using your phone's or pad's camera, QR reader will automatically scan and recognize the information of the QR code or barcode and supports all major barcode and QR code formats, even includes 2FA authenticator. With QR Reader app, you can also create & share unlimited QR codes anytime as you want. 【Key Features】 -Easy to Use QR code reader and barcode scanner can automatically detect and scan any code. You can also scan the QR code or barcode in the image gallery. If you are in a low-light environment, the flashlight supports you to scan and read QR codes and barcode. QR reader supports full iOS 15, and iPhone XR/XS/XS Max/11/11 Pro. -Create QR Code & Share QR Reader app helps you create unlimited QR codes, such as Weblink, text, vcard, phone number, email adress, SMS, WIFI, Geo Location and Calendar, etc. You can share QR code reader and scanner results via WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, WeChat, Line, E-mail, SMS, etc. -Support Batch Scan We provide a convenient and fast batch scanning function, if you have a lot of QR codes/barcodes to scan, you can use this function to improve the scanning speed. -Provide 2FA Authenticator for All Your Accounts Two Factor Authentication is a proven security guarantee against a wide range of cyber attacks. You can scan the QR code and get verification codes with our app for all your web accounts. -Scan Multiple Types Quickly and securely scan many types of QR codes and barcodes, such as Weblink, text, WiFi, contact, ISBN, and product, etc. If the result of scan is a Website link, you can click the URL to jump to the webpage. If it's a wifi QR code, this app will automatically connect to it without the password. If the result of scan is a product, you can choose to search and get some detail information. And you can also compare prices with online ones to save money. -View and Retrieve Scan History All your results of scan will be included in the scan history and sorted by category. Our app also supports iCloud backup. And these results of scan can also be exported as a CVS file. You can choose to turn on the history option, so that even if you change the phone, you can retrieve the scanned history. -APP Lock You can set a separate secure password for your own QR Code Reader app to protect your personal app security. -Customize QR Code Color Available to set different colors for your QR code. Download QR reader to scan QR codes and barcodes!

Screenshots

QR Code Generator and Reader3 screens
QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Generator and Reader at none against QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone's 2. QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. QR Code Generator and Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Generator and Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Generator and Reader versus QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Generator and ReaderQR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeusdete FerreiraAppsy Digital

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Generator and Reader

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone

One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$2.99
  • Lifetime VIP Premium$7.99

Questions

Is QR Code Generator and Reader free?
QR Code Generator and Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone free?
QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR Code Generator and Reader or QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone have ads?
Neither QR Code Generator and Reader nor QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Generator and Reader or QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone?
QR Code Generator and Reader ships an update every 6 weeks, and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone fortnightly. Most recently, QR Code Generator and Reader was updated on September 14, 2026 and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone on September 29, 2026.

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