Comparison

CodeREADr vs QCode 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 GPS locations. It integrates with paid web services for advanced functionality and offers a free plan for limited use.

Highlights
  • Barcode and NFC scanning
  • Data capture with form fields
  • Real-time data recording and validation
  • Offline scanning with auto-sync
  • Support for multiple barcode types
  • Customizable scanning modes
  • Developer API and integrations
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

QCode Scanner

Easily scan and recognize all types of QR and barcodes, and create custom QR codes with various design options. This utility also functions as a document scanner and PDF maker.

Highlights
  • Scan 15+ barcode and QR code types
  • Create and share unlimited QR codes
  • Customize QR codes with icons and images
  • Document scanner
  • PDF maker
  • Scan from gallery
  • Scan history
Features
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QCode Scanner reads all QR and barcodes for you. This will automatically scan and recognise the information of QR code or barcode and supports all major barcode and QR code formats. With QCode Scanner app, you can also create & share unlimited QR codes anytime as you want. Features - Scan 15+ type of Bar code and QR codes - Scan and Read Bar code, QR code, even Data matrix, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39 or 93 or 128, EAN-8, Aztec, EAN-13, Coda-bar, PDF 417, ITF. - Scan from gallery - Scan history store - Create all type of Bar Code and QR code free - Animated QR code make - Customise QR code with icon, point shape, background colour and images - QR and Bar code create and share unlimited - Share your QR codes via social networking (WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, E-mail, SMS) to your friends. - Messege hide in image and read message from image - Pictography - Document scanner - PDF maker free - No Ads Subscription - Subscribe for Premium features - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original “One Month” package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase N:B: We start a campaign “Green World”, Initially we target 1,00,000 tree plant in our country after this campaign we can plant on your country also. We will plant a real tree on behalf of you for your subscription. Its continue every month if subscription on. Please Help Us to make this world Green. Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/qcodeprivacypolicy/home Terms of Services https://sites.google.com/view/qcodetermsandservices/home

Screenshots

CodeREADr4 screens
QCode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CodeREADr at 4.5 against QCode Scanner's 3.6. CodeREADr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). QCode Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. QCode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CodeREADr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodeREADr holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of CodeREADr's written reviews are positive against 100% of QCode Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CodeREADr ships an update every 2 months, QCode Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CodeREADr versus QCode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodeREADrQCode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21 ratings) — better3.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeREADr IncMD AZIZUR RAHMAN

Customer experience

CodeREADr

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.2%

QCode Scanner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CodeREADr

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QCode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Per month 1 tree$4.991 Month
  • Customised QR code3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • QCode Scanner Life time$69.99

Questions

Is CodeREADr free?
CodeREADr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QCode Scanner free?
QCode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CodeREADr or QCode Scanner?
CodeREADr is rated higher. CodeREADr averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while QCode Scanner averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do CodeREADr or QCode Scanner have ads?
Neither CodeREADr nor QCode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CodeREADr or QCode Scanner?
CodeREADr ships an update every 2 months, and QCode Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, CodeREADr was updated on November 6, 2026 and QCode Scanner on November 3, 2026.

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