QR Code Pro vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Pro
This app offers lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning with a minimalist, ad-free interface. Your scan history is stored locally, ensuring privacy and convenience without requiring an account. Share results instantly to your favorite social platforms.
- Instant launch scanning
- Local scan history storage
- Sleek minimalist design
- One-tap social sharing
- Smart recognition
- Ad-free experience
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QR Code Barcode - Minimalist Scan Master Instant Launch, Lightning-Fast Scanning Open “QR Code Barcode” and jump straight to the scan page. Scan QR codes and barcodes in a flash—no delays, no hassle, just pure speed anytime, anywhere. Local Storage, No Login Required Your scan history is saved directly on your device—no account needed. Enjoy convenience and privacy with every scan. Sleek & Minimalist Design A clean, stylish interface with zero clutter. Minimalism is our core philosophy, delivering a seamless and elegant scanning experience. One-Tap Sharing to Social Platforms Share your scan results instantly to WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and more—connect with friends effortlessly. Smart Recognition, Precise Results Automatically detects QR codes and barcodes, whether it’s a link, text, or contact info. Fast, accurate, and efficient every time. Why Choose QR Code Barcode? Blazing Speed: Millisecond scanning, no waiting Pure Experience: Ad-free and focused on what matters Light & Practical: Compact design, minimal storage use Download “QR Code Barcode” now and unlock a fast, minimalist, and smart scanning lifestyle!
QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker
Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Features include batch scanning for inventory, creating codes for links, text, social media, and events, with all records saved for quick access.
- Millisecond-level QR and barcode recognition
- Batch continuous scanning for inventory
- Generate QR codes for URLs, text, social, and events
- Supports barcode generation
- Automatic saving of scan and generation history
- Select photos from album for recognition
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All-in-One Scan & Generator – Scanning, Creating, Batch Processing, All in One Main Features Scan & Recognize Scan QR codes and barcodes with millisecond-level recognition Support selecting photos from album to recognize QR codes or barcodes Automatically identify common code types such as QR Code, Code 128, EAN-13, UPC, etc. Batch Continuous Scan Scan multiple codes continuously without repeated operations Suitable for warehouse inventory, product entry, library management, etc. Batch results can be exported with one tap QR Code & Barcode Generator URL: Generate link QR code Text: Convert plain text to QR code Social: Social information such as WhatsApp Phone: Quickly save a dialable number Email: Preset recipient, subject, and body Event: Generate calendar event QR code Also supports barcode generation History Records Automatically save all scan and generation records View, search, and reuse at any time Support deletion and cleanup Use Cases Warehouse & Retail: Batch scan product barcodes for rapid inventory Personal Daily: Scan Wi-Fi codes, link codes Workplace Collaboration: Generate QR codes for meeting events, emails, business cards Social Sharing: Generate personal social QR codes Subscription Info 3-day free trial, automatically renews after the trial ends Weekly: $3.99,Monthly:$7.99, Yearly: $29.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase If you do not cancel your subscription before the trial period ends, it will automatically renew To cancel your subscription, please turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends Privacy Policy: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/HmSz3cxx Terms of Use: https://share.note.youdao.com/s/LBmJ25tz
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker at every 10 days against QR Code Pro's every 2 months. QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). QR Code Pro's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Pro sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Pro ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Pro | QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 生 赵 | 奇科 李 |
Customer experience
QR Code Pro
QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker
In-app purchases
QR Code Pro
- Enjoy Lifetime Membership$0.99
- Enjoy Lifetime Membership$1.99
QR Code Reader & Barcode Maker
- Vip for a week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Vip January3 Days trial$7.991 Month
- Vip for one year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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