Comparison

QR Code Reader vs Safe QR Code & 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 and generate various barcode formats, including QR codes. Access web links, make calls, send emails, and more directly from scanned data. Decode barcodes from photos and export your scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and other barcodes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decode barcodes from photos
  • Access web links and maps
  • Add contacts and calendar events
  • Export scan history
  • Continuous scanning (in-app purchase)
Read full description

The most powerful yet simple to use QR Code reader and generator. * QuickMark is Google's recommended barcode reader and selected partner for Google's Favorite Places campaign! http://Qck.mk/N9fLa Simply launch QuickMark, locate the barcode within the camera viewfinder to read its contents. Supported barcode formats: - 2D barcodes: QR Code, Data Matrix, Quick Code. - 1D barcodes: EAN8/13 (Products, Books), Code 39 (Bills), Code 128 (Packages). Things you can do by reading a QR Code: - Access a web link - Make a phone call - Send an email - Add a phone contact - Navigate Google Maps to a specific POI - Add event to Calendar - Supports Structured Append barcodes Other notable features: * Decode barcode images from Photo Album * Send scanned results to connected MAC on same LAN via Wi-Fi * Preview web links and maps * Export scan history (.csv) to Dropbox * Continuous (bulk) scanning (In-App Purchase) * See how many times an URL or product barcode is scanned by QuickMark (only URL and 1D barcodes are sent to our servers for calculation) QR Code is registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED

About

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide product information, compare prices, and access web links. It also functions as a QR code generator for various data types. Save money by scanning coupons and comparing in-store prices with online options.

Highlights
  • Scan all QR code types
  • Scan product barcodes
  • Compare prices
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scan history
  • Share scanned codes
Features
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Scan QR codes and barcodes in a second, then get the answer: open the link safely, save the contact, or check a product for your allergens. No account, no sign-up. Codes are read right on your device. OPEN LINKS SAFELY Every link gets an on-device safety check before you open it. It warns about common scam patterns such as lookalike domains, brand impersonation, raw IP addresses, insecure login pages, hidden script links and URL shorteners. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR FOOD • Nutri-Score, NOVA processing level and Green Score • Nutrition facts and additives with risk notes • Pick your allergens from the 14 major EU allergens (covers the US Big 9) and get alerts • Food recall check for the US (FDA) and France (RappelConso), with optional alerts Food data comes from Open Food Facts and is shown where the product is listed. Always check the label: allergen and recall info depends on available data. SCAN ANY CODE • QR, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec and PDF417 • 1D barcodes: UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF, Codabar and GS1 DataBar • Scan with the camera, from a photo or file, or paste an image • Flashlight and zoom for dark or tiny codes THE RIGHT ACTION FOR EVERY CODE Websites, contacts (vCard and MeCard), calendar events, email, SMS, phone numbers, map locations and app links each get the right one-tap action. Wi-Fi codes show the network name and password, ready to copy. CREATE QR CODES IN YOUR STYLE • QR codes for links, text, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, events and locations • 12 templates, custom colors, eye and dot shapes • Add your logo or a "Scan me" caption • Export high-resolution PNG up to 4096 px • Also creates Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 and barcodes such as EAN, UPC and Code 128 FIND ANY SCAN FAST Search and filter your history by type. Your scans also show up in Spotlight. FASTER EVERY DAY • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • Scan from Control Center or the Action Button (iOS 18 and later) • Siri and Shortcuts: make a Wi-Fi code, get your last scan and more • Visual Intelligence support (iOS 26 and later) • Scan Assistant: ask about your scans in plain English, powered by on-device Apple Intelligence (supported devices, iOS 26 and later) Works on iPhone and iPad. Product lookups send only the barcode number. FREE AND PREMIUM The free version includes ads and usage limits. Premium removes ads and lifts the limits on scans, created codes and Scan Assistant messages. Choose weekly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/term/ Privacy Policy: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/policy/ Support: ndchi27@gmail.com

Screenshots

QR Code Reader4 screens
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner at 4.7 against QR Code Reader's 4.1. QR Code Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Code Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 70 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of QR Code Reader's written reviews are positive against 43% of Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader versus Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ReaderSafe QR Code & Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (70 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings70 — better12
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngleTech Inc.Yen Nguyen Thi Hai

Customer experience

QR Code Reader

All ratings70 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews475 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative17.5%

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes when trying to sign up or sign in
  • Scanning issues with barcodes on certain pages
  • Structured append feature not working reliably
  • Location-based QR code generation not functioning
  • Duplicate scans being recorded unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more barcode/QR code types
  • Implement batch export/CSV export functionality
  • Provide more customization options (e.g. scan sound)
  • Improve integration with other apps and services
  • Add an option to clear scan history selectively

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Reader

One-time1
  • Continuous Scan$1.99
3 purchases

Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly PREMIUM Scanner$3.997 Days
  • Yearly PREMIUM Scanner$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime PREMIUM Scanner$29.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner free?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner is rated higher. QR Code Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner have ads?
Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader or Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner?
QR Code Reader ships an update monthly, and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, QR Code Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Safe QR Code & Barcode Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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