Comparison

QR Wizard 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 Wizard

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes for menus, product info, and tickets, even offline or in low light. Generate custom codes for links, contacts, or Wi-Fi and share them easily. Offers batch scanning, history, and secure access with biometric options.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR/barcode scanning
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Share codes via multiple platforms
  • Batch scanning for multiple codes
  • Scan history and favorites
  • Flashlight support for low light
Features
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SCAN WITH CONFIDENCE Scan QR codes and barcodes in an instant—menus, product info, tickets, and more. Works offline and even in low light. CREATE & SHARE Generate custom QR codes for links, contacts, Wi-Fi, or messages. Share them via text, email, or social media. KEY FEATURES • Lightning-Fast Scanning: Just point your camera—no extra steps, no delays. • Offline Access: Scan anywhere, anytime—no internet needed. • Batch Mode: Scan multiple codes at once—perfect for events or shopping. • History & Favorites: Keep track of past scans and save important ones. • Flashlight Support: Low-light? No problem. • Secure: Protect your codes with Face ID/Touch ID. FOR EVERYONE, EVERY DAY • Shoppers: Instantly compare prices or check reviews. • Students: Share notes or event links with a simple scan. • Travelers: Save boarding passes, hotel Wi-Fi, or maps with ease. • Socializers: Add flair to invites or your Instagram bio with custom codes. PREMIUM-ONLY FEATURES • Unlimited online code lookups. • Batch scanning: Capture multiple codes in one go—perfect for bulk tasks. • Protected access to your codes with Face ID and Touch ID. FLEXIBLE PLANS • Monthly & Annual: Unlock all features—cancel anytime. • Lifetime: One-time payment for lifetime access—no recurring fees! Privacy Policy: https://qrwizard.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://qrwizard.app/terms/

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 Wizard4 screens
QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: QR Wizard at 204 against QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone's 1. QR Wizard also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Wizard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Wizard against 5.0 for QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Wizard has 204 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Wizard ships an update weekly, QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QR Wizard versus QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR WizardQR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (204 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings204 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuben Nine BlancoAppsy Digital

Customer experience

QR Wizard

All ratings204 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Wizard

Subscriptions2
  • QR Wizard Premium - One Month$2.991 Month
  • QR Wizard Premium - One Year$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • QR Wizard Premium - Lifetime$24.99
2 purchases

QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone

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

Questions

Is QR Wizard free?
QR Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone free?
QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Wizard or QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone?
QR Wizard and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 204 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR Wizard or QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone have ads?
Neither QR Wizard nor QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Wizard or QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone?
QR Wizard ships an update weekly, and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone fortnightly. Most recently, QR Wizard was updated on October 7, 2026 and QR. Barcode Scanner for iPhone on October 4, 2026.

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