BeeTagg QR Reader vs U
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeeTagg QR Reader
This app reads various 1D and 2D barcodes, including QR Codes, BeeTagg Codes, and Datamatrix. It also allows users to create and share custom contact codes, and supports scanning from image galleries. Scanned content can be easily copied or pasted.
- Reads QR, BeeTagg, Datamatrix, EAN-13, UPC-A codes
- Creates custom contact codes
- Scans from image gallery
- Supports vCard, MeCard, Text, SMS, eMail, Geo, Event QR content
- Copy & Paste scanned content
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* The world's most advanced code reader * Detect 2D Codes: QR Codes (up to 85x85), BeeTagg Codes and Datamatrix (up to 144x144) Detect 1D Codes: EAN-13 and UPC-A * BeeTagg Contact * Ubercool: Create your own contact code on http://www.beetagg.com Users save your contact with just one click. See screenshot. * Features * - Scan pictures from your image gallery. - Supported contents for QR Code: vCard, MeCard, Text, SMS, eMail, Geo, Event. - Copy & Paste scanned content - and much more... Create your own codes. Visit http://www.beetagg.com
U
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Utilis U-View (powered by GIS Cloud) map viewer is an easy way to view and access your leaks maps and data. Optimized for Utilis field crews and leak detection teams, Viewer enables you to access the Utility private maps on any device in real time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BeeTagg QR Reader at every 2 months against U's every 4 months. BeeTagg QR Reader also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 11.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BeeTagg QR Reader ships an update every 2 months, U every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BeeTagg QR Reader | U |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | connvision AG | Utilis Corp. |
In-app purchases
BeeTagg QR Reader
No in-app purchases
U
No in-app purchases
