Comparison

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner vs TBScan

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 & Code Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and product barcodes to find the best prices and reviews. This app also allows you to generate custom QR codes for various information types and save your scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Scan product barcodes
  • QR code generator
  • Save scan history
  • Share scanned codes
  • Create QR codes for URLs, text, and more
Features
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The easiest, best and only choice if you want a QR Code and Barcode Reader. Now get the best prices and reviews when you scan a product barcode. QR Code Reader and Scanner includes the following: Barcode scanner Fast Scanner Code Reader UPC Scanner QR Scanner QR Reader Code Scan Our QR code reader is best QR code scanning app and now includes a barcode scanner too! Complete Scanner Features: - Scan a QR code - Scan a product barcode - Save your scans in History - Search your saved scans - Share codes via SMS, Email, Twitter, and Facebook - Save codes to Photos - Print a QR code - Display a QR code and a UPC barcode on screen - Mobile Reader - QR code Generator The ShopSavvy QR code reader is consistent rated the best iPhone app to scan QR Codes. With ShopSavvy you get a fast scanner and a scanner. No gimmicks or games! Also includes a complete QR Code Generator Create your own QR codes for: URLs, Phone Numbers, Text Notes, Locations, Email Addresses, Contacts, SMS Messages, Calendar Events, and Wireless Networks. http://shopsavvy.com

About

TBScan

Easily discover and log geocaching trackables using your device's camera. Scan codes instantly to identify trackables, view their missions, and log them without manual typing. Perfect for events and finding trackables in caches.

Highlights
  • Quick trackable code recognition
  • Discover multiple trackables simultaneously
  • Offline functionality
  • View trackable missions
  • Attach photos to logs
  • Multiple log modes
Features
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It has never been easier to discover Trackables. TBScan is a new and revolutionary iPhone app for every Geocacher. What many Geocachers have been dreaming about is now reality: With TBScan you can discover and log TBs and Coins without having to type the tracking code. As soon as you point your camera at the code it will instantly get recognised: It’s that easy! TBScan is perfect for events: Where you previously had to first write down every single tracking code on a piece of paper only to later manually key in every single one, you can now scan the trackables lightning-fast and discover them all at the same time. With the help of TBScan you can discover up to 10 trackables per minute. What is more, TBScan is a great helper when you encounter a Trackable in a cache. Quickly scan the code and you will see the mission of the TB or coin. Finally, if you want to take that Trackable on your journey you can also directly log it. Features: • Quick recognition of Trackable codes • Discover multiple Trackables at once • Works without an Internet connection • Check Trackable mission • Attach pictures to trackable logs • Different Log-Modes (Retrieve, Discover, Write Note, Grab) • Log templates • Trackable inventory • Select codes for individual logs • Scan Trackables from your photo library • Export Trackables codes • Geocaching API access

Screenshots

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner4 screens
TBScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TBScan at 4.8 against QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's 4.3. TBScan also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (84% vs 55%). QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (46K vs 235) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TBScan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBScan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader & Code Scanner has 46K ratings behind it against 235, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 84% of TBScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, TBScan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner versus TBScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader & Code ScannerTBScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (46K ratings)4.8 (235 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews84.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46K — better235
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShopSavvy, Inc.Nicolas Camenisch

Customer experience

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner

All ratings46,150 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative42.6%

TBScan

All ratings235 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive84.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative13.0%

Bugs and requests

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to open scanned links
  • Inability to delete or remove the app from browser
  • Scanning issues with certain QR codes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to remove ads
  • Improved scanning accuracy and reliability
  • Search functionality for scanned items
  • History or log of previous scans

TBScan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

QR Code Reader & Code Scanner

Subscriptions6
  • QR Code Reader Pro$1.997 Days
  • QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • QR Code Reader Pro$3.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • QR Code Reader Pro$34.991 Year
  • QR Code Reader Pro$49.991 Year
1 purchases

TBScan

One-time1
  • TBScan Pro$2.99

Questions

Is QR Code Reader & Code Scanner free?
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TBScan free?
TBScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader & Code Scanner or TBScan?
TBScan is rated higher. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner averages 4.3 out of 5 from 46K ratings, while TBScan averages 4.8 from 235 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader & Code Scanner or TBScan have ads?
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner shows ads; TBScan does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader & Code Scanner or TBScan?
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, and TBScan every 3 months. Most recently, QR Code Reader & Code Scanner was updated on November 8, 2026 and TBScan on November 2, 2026.

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