Comparison

QR Reader for mobile vs QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader for mobile

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, browse products, and find coupons. Create your own codes and share them easily. Offers advanced features like PIN lock and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced usability.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Supports 25 scanning formats
  • Share codes via email and social media
  • PIN Lock security
  • Siri Shortcuts integration
Features
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The most easy and fast QR Reader! Our app could help you read QR code and Barcode information easily and fastly! Come on to download for FREE! FEATURES: - Scan or create QR codes from your phone - Scan barcodes to browse product and coupons - 25 scanning format supported - Create your own QR codes and Barcode - Share using email, messenger, Facebook or Twitter. - PIN Lock supported - Siri Shortcuts: Scan fastly with Siri Shortcuts Subscriptions with a free trial period are automatically renewed for a paid subscription. You can cancel a subscription or a free trial in your iTunes settings at least 24 hours before the end of each current subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/privacy-policy.html Support Information: https://qrreaderios.blogspot.com/2022/06/support-information.html

About

QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, generate new codes, and manage your scan history. This utility also reads business cards and allows for product price comparison.

Highlights
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • Business card scanning
  • Product price comparison
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history management
Features
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Simple & easy QR Reader! Now scans QR codes, barcodes, puzzles, business cards. FEATURES - Code Scanner - scans QR codes & barcodes - Card Scanner -Read websites, contacts, messages, locations, phone numbers, e-mails, events, texts, and social media - Browse products and compare prices - QR Code Generator - Safe all codes in your history Subscription Pricing: Yearly Subscription: $38.99 Monthly Subscription: $8.99 Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account will be charged for the renewal fee within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off by going to the user's App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://kdocs.cn/l/cvBeGr4qpGLU Terms of Use: https://kdocs.cn/l/cqgmN9A0Nlr1

Screenshots

QR Reader for mobile4 screens
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Reader for mobile at 4.6 against QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan's 3.0. QR Reader for mobile also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 1). QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Reader for mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Reader for mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Reader for mobile has 9.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Reader for mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Reader for mobile versus QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader for mobileQR Code Reader.Barcode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (9.8K ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBL LtdTianjin Qingsong Yidian Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

QR Reader for mobile

All ratings9,803 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative26.7%

QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Reader for mobile

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scanning issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free version option
  • Improved cancellation process
  • More product information

QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Reader for mobile

Subscriptions3
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • QR Reader Pro for 1 month$9.991 Month
  • QR Reader Pro for iPhone3 Days trial$49.991 Year
3 purchases

QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$8.991 Month
  • Annual Membership$38.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$58.99

Questions

Is QR Reader for mobile free?
QR Reader for mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Reader for mobile or QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan?
QR Reader for mobile is rated higher. QR Reader for mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR Reader for mobile or QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan have ads?
Neither QR Reader for mobile nor QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Reader for mobile or QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan?
QR Reader for mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan every 9 days. Most recently, QR Reader for mobile was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader.Barcode Scan on August 27, 2026.

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