QR Code Reader & Code Scanner vs eScanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan QR codes
- Scan product barcodes
- QR code generator
- Save scan history
- Share scanned codes
- Create QR codes for URLs, text, and more
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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
eScanner
Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes to access website URLs, product information, or text. This utility also allows you to create your own QR codes and access a history of your scans.
- Scan QR codes and barcodes
- Automatically open website URLs
- Gather product information
- Create custom QR codes
- Access scan history
- Read codes from camera roll
- Flashlight for low light
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eScanner is the all-in-one QR code and barcode app for iPhone and iPad. Scan instantly, generate codes for WiFi, contacts, events, and more — then export your history as CSV or PDF. SCAN - QR codes, EAN-13, EAN-8, Code 128, Code 39, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix - Import from your photo library — no camera required - Flashlight support for dark environments - Batch mode: scan multiple codes without stopping - Pinch-to-zoom and macro camera support CREATE - QR codes from any URL, text, WiFi, vCard, location, calendar event, crypto - Code 128 barcodes - Save to Photos or share via AirDrop, Messages, and Mail HISTORY - Every scan and generated code saved automatically - Export as CSV spreadsheet or PDF report - Search, copy, share, or open links with one tap PREMIUM - Remove ads - Unlock full access to all features Simple, fast, and reliable — the only QR and barcode tool you'll ever need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eScanner at 4.8 against QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's 4.3. eScanner also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 53%). QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (46K vs 20). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader & Code Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and eScanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
eScanner 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 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of QR Code Reader & Code Scanner's written reviews are positive against 75% of eScanner's.
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner ships an update every 3 weeks, eScanner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader & Code Scanner | eScanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (46K ratings) | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46K — better | 20 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | ShopSavvy, Inc. | Eyermin Colon Sanchez |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
eScanner
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
eScanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
QR Code Reader & Code Scanner
- QR Code Reader Pro$1.997 Days
- QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- QR Code Reader Pro$3.991 Month
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- QR Code Reader Pro3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QR Code Reader Pro$34.991 Year
- QR Code Reader Pro$49.991 Year
eScanner
- eScanner Version Full$1.99
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