Comparison

QR Code Reader vs Universal Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access product information, compare prices, and browse online services. Create and share your own QR codes for various purposes, from website links to Wi-Fi hotspots. This tool also functions as a PDF and business card scanner.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Compare product prices
  • Scan business cards
  • Convert documents to PDF
  • Save scanned codes to history
Features
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Discover your world by scanning any QR code or barcode to get additional information including results from popular online services; Amazon, eBay and Google - 100% FREE! Create and share QR codes to open URLs, connect to WiFi hotspots, add events, read VCards, etc. You can even manage complex inventory with the business scanner mode and more. QrScan reads all common QR and barcodes for you. The app shows you prices and information about any product you scan and allows you to create your own QR codes. FEATURES - Scan, read, generate QR & Barcodes - Browse products and compare prices - Read websites, contacts, messages, locations, phone numbers, e-mails, events, texts, and social media - Link photos, LinkedIn, Youtube, App Store or Paypal - Share using e-mail, iMessage, Facebook or Twitter - Safe all codes in your history - Code Scanner - scans QR codes & barcodes - PDF Scanner - turns your iPhone into a digital scanner - Business Card Scanner - scans business contacts - Puzzle Scanner - scan and play puzzles - Code types: AZTEC, CODE 128, CODE39MOD43, COD39, CODE93, QR CODE, DATAMATRIX, EAN13, EAN8, INTERLEAVED2OF5, ITF14, UPC, PDF417 - Create your own QR codes (Export as PNG or SVG) If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact us any time: shellinfra01@gmail.com

About

Universal Barcode Scanner

Features
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Universal Barcode is the fastest way to scan, create, and manage QR codes and barcodes — all in one app. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any QR code or barcode for instant results. Supports QR, Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, PDF417, and more. Pinch to zoom for hard-to-reach codes. Tap to focus. Turn on the flashlight for low-light scanning. Can't point your camera? Import any image from your photo library and Universal Barcode will find and decode it. CREATE CODES IN SECONDS Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, email, SMS, phone numbers, calendar events, and plain text. Create Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, and PDF417 barcodes. Save or share your creations with a tap. SMART ACTIONS Scanned a URL? Open it directly. A contact card? Save it to your address book. A calendar event? Add it to your calendar. Universal Barcode recognizes what you scan and gives you the right action instantly. DESIGNED FOR YOU • Auto-copy to clipboard after every scan • Quick scan mode: copy and dismiss without interruption • Auto-open safe URLs for a seamless workflow • Haptic feedback and scan sounds you can customize • No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. Universal Barcode is built with privacy in mind. No account required. No data collection. Just scan, create, and go.

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
Universal Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Universal Barcode Scanner at none against QR Code Reader's shown. QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.4). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Code Reader versus Universal Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderUniversal Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITEDVerifold LLC

In-app purchases

None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Universal Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Universal Barcode Scanner free?
Universal Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Reader or Universal Barcode Scanner have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; Universal Barcode Scanner does not.

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