Comparison

ScanMe vs Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro

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

Head to head
About

ScanMe

This app quickly scans and creates QR and barcodes, offering fast price matching and instant action triggers for URLs, contacts, and more. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and allows for easy sharing and saving of generated codes.

Highlights
  • Ultra-fast code scanning
  • Decodes QR and commercial barcodes
  • Intelligent auto-focus and flashlight support
  • Instant action triggers for scanned data
  • Fast custom QR code creator
  • Local, secure, and offline-first processing
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in milliseconds with a private, reliable tool for everyday tasks. ScanMe keeps your data on your iPhone, so you can scan, create, and share with confidence—even when you’re offline. • Open links, menus, Wi-Fi details, contacts, emails, messages, and locations instantly • Read popular QR and commercial barcode formats, including UPC and EAN • Scan clearly in dim lighting with autofocus and a built-in flashlight • Create QR codes for websites, Wi-Fi networks, text, and social profiles • Save, organize, and share codes whenever you need them Point your camera at a code and ScanMe identifies it quickly. Results are ready for the next action, whether you want to open a website, connect to Wi-Fi, save contact details, or compare a product price. You can also create a custom QR code in seconds, save it to your device, or share it directly. Scans, code creation, and history are processed on-device without requiring external server sync. ScanMe is made for shoppers, travelers, students, small businesses, and anyone who needs a dependable QR code reader, barcode scanner, or QR code creator. Download ScanMe for fast, private scanning wherever your day takes you.

About

Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro

Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in a second — and create your own for anything. QR Scanner reads QR codes and product barcodes so you can look up what you need fast, and lets you generate your own code for social profiles, Wi-Fi or contacts — styled the way you want. KEY FEATURES – Scan QR codes and barcodes Point your camera at a product barcode or any QR code — recognised instantly. – Look up products by barcode Scan a barcode and quickly find information about the product. – Scan from your photos Got a code in a screenshot? Open it from your library instead of pointing at a screen. – Create codes for social profiles Generate a QR for your profile on messengers and social apps so it's easy to share. – And for everything else Wi-Fi, phone number, email, SMS, location, links or plain text. – Make it look like yours Change colours and styles so your code matches your brand, your event or your page. – Everything saved in history Scanned and created codes stay in one place — find them later or share them again. HOW TO USE 1. Point your camera at a code, or pick an image from your library 2. Or tap Create and choose the type of code you need 3. Fill in the details, customise the style, and share PRIVACY Camera access is used only to read codes. Your history stays on your device. *Some creation options require a subscription. Terms of Use: https://abracadabrainnov.com/qr/tt.html#user-terms Privacy Policy: https://abracadabrainnov.com/qr/pp.html#privacy-notice

Screenshots

ScanMe4 screens
Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro at none against ScanMe's shown. Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. ScanMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScanMe ships an update every 5 days, Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ScanMe versus Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanMeSmart QR & Barcode Reader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPuzzle Mania StudioLLC Abra Cadabra Innovations

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ScanMe

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$12.99
1 purchases

Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days

Questions

Is ScanMe free?
ScanMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro free?
Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScanMe or Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro have ads?
ScanMe shows ads; Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, ScanMe or Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro?
ScanMe ships an update every 5 days, and Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro every 3 days. Most recently, ScanMe was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart QR & Barcode Reader Pro on October 3, 2026.

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