Comparison

CodeREADr vs 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

CodeREADr

This app provides enterprise-grade barcode scanning and data capture for businesses. It allows for the collection, validation, and tracking of data through various input methods, including forms, photos, and signatures, integrating with paid web services for comprehensive management.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode scanning with device camera
  • Data capture with form fields and signatures
  • Real-time recording and validation
  • Offline scanning with auto-sync
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Customizable scanning modes and rules
Features
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CodeREADr is an enterprise-grade barcode scanner and data capture app used by businesses and integrated by developers for capturing, validating and tracking data (AIDC). Use the app in conjunction with our paid web services to scan barcodes, read NFC, and capture text (OCR). You can collect data with form fields, secondary scans, multiple choice answers, drop-down menus, photos, GPS locations, and signatures. You can record and validate the data embedded in each scanned barcode and know who scanned (app usernames), what they scanned (i.e. barcodes, RFID/NFC, OCR), when they scanned (timestamps), where they scanned (GPS), how they scanned (capture type), and why they scanned (your configured workflow). To try the app, simply register within the app or at CodeREADr.com to use our Free Plan (limited to 50 scans per month). Ideal for ticket validation, access control, inventory, asset tracking, logistics, attendance, security patrols, lead retrieval, coupon/voucher/loyalty programs, retail price audits, scan-to-order services, and more. The app uses the devices built-in camera but you can optionally use rugged, dedicated scanning devices and accessories with standard keyboard emulation. Features: * Fast, accurate scanning of print and mobile barcodes using the device's own camera. * Secure, real-time recording and validation of every scan. * Manage users, databases, services, and more with the integrated SaaS web service. * Scan offline for recording and validation with Auto-Sync in the background. * Simply hover the camera over the target barcode to read it. * Scan up to 50 commercial, industrial and medical barcode types. * SD PRO Scan Modes: Batch (captures up to 100 barcodes in a single camera view), Framing (select decoding window), Targeting (targets one code among many), Selecting (preview multiple codes and select), and Triggering (simulates pressing a button or trigger to scan a specific barcode). * SD PRO Rule-Based Scanning: Create rules to scan only the barcode(s) you want to capture in the camera view. * Auto-Next-Scan for continuous, repetitive scanning (no need to press any buttons). * Kiosk Mode for unattended applications and to hide in-app settings. * Developer API, Postback URL and Direct Scan to URL for using your own servers. * Scan Mask technology (Pattern Matching) if no database is available. * Import databases. Export barcodes. * Custom question-answer scripts for form data. * Conditional and custom validations of scanned and collected data. * White Label version available to rebrand the app. * Single Sign-On (SSO) SAML 2.0 supported. Questions? Feedback? Email: info@codereadr.com

About

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Scan any QR code or barcode to access online information, create and share custom QR codes for various purposes, and manage inventory with a business scanner mode. Supports numerous code formats and offers iCloud synchronization for scan history.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create and share custom QR codes
  • Business scanner mode for inventory
  • Supports numerous code formats
  • iCloud history synchronization
  • Export scan history as CSV
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. With QRbot, you can; • Scan, create, share and manage your own QR codes. QRbot uses Apple's built-in native scanning technology delivering quick results. Code formats supported include; QR code, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataBar, etc. • Get specific information by adding custom websites into the barcode search (i.e. your favorite shopping website). • Manage unlimited history and keep it synchronized via iCloud across all your devices. • Export your scan history (as CSV file). Import it to your favorite spreadsheet (Excel, Numbers, etc.) or save it to any cloud storage (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.). • Instantly send your codes to any configurable web server in Business Scanner Mode. • Use QRbot for product inventory and quality assurance in your small business! • Easily share content from within apps as QR codes (i.e. generate a QR code from within Safari to share a website URL). • Search all your QR codes from within Spotlight. • Make your favorite QR codes (e.g. your personal Wifi hotspot, your VCard) appear on your Apple Watch. • Many many more! If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact us any time: ios@qrbot.net Terms of Service https://qrbot.net/terms-app QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in the United States and other countries.

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CodeREADr at none against QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s 3. CodeREADr also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s advantage is ratings volume (94K vs 20) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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 & Barcode Scanner ・ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CodeREADr against 4.6 for QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ has 94K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 81% of QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CodeREADr versus QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrQR Code & Barcode Scanner ・
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.6 (94K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews81.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2094K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncTeaCapps

Customer experience

CodeREADr

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.4%

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

All ratings93,949 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,735 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative16.0%

Bugs and requests

CodeREADr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on some devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when scanning certain code types

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and organize scanned codes
  • More comprehensive product information lookup
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved export/sharing of scanned data

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・

Subscriptions1
  • Pro version$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Version$10.99
  • Pro Version$14.99

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ free?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ averages 4.6 from 94K ratings.
Do CodeREADr or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ have ads?
QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ shows ads; CodeREADr does not.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・?
CodeREADr ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ every 3 weeks. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on August 29, 2026 and QR Code & Barcode Scanner ・ on September 29, 2026.

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