Comparison

Qrafter vs BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Qrafter

This app is a powerful tool for scanning and generating QR codes and barcodes. It offers extensive customization options for code design, including logos and colors. Advanced features like encryption, URL safety checks, and inventory scanning make it a versatile solution for personal and professional use.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes with logos
  • Encrypt QR codes with password protection
  • URL safety check
  • Inventory scanner mode
  • Organize scan history with folders
Features
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The most powerful QR Code Scanner and Generator since 2011. Qrafter has everything you need to scan, create, and design QR Codes and barcodes. Trusted by millions of users, Qrafter's extensive feature set has been refined over the years. Key Features • Full English Support: Qrafter is fully localized in English for an intuitive and comfortable user experience. • Versatile Scanning: Swiftly and accurately scan QR Codes, Micro QR Codes, Data Matrix, Aztec Codes, PDF417, and a variety of barcodes. Scan codes from your Photos app, or scan multiple codes in the same session. • Custom QR Code Design: Design unique, eye-catching QR Codes with custom colors, logos, backgrounds, and styles for your brand, business, or personal use. • Comprehensive Code Generation: Create QR Codes, barcodes, and other formats for your business, personal use, or marketing campaigns. • Unique Features: QR Code compression and QR Code encryption with password protection set Qrafter apart from the rest. • History: Easily access and manage previously scanned or generated codes with the most customizable history feature. Organize codes into folders, synchronize across devices with iCloud, or store selected information locally on your device. History can also be secured with biometric authentication like Face ID. • Advanced Parsing: Qrafter smartly parses URLs, contact information, events, location data, email and SMS sending options, Wi-Fi connection details, and more, presenting the results in a user-friendly and meaningful manner. • URL Safety Check: Reveals the destination URL for short links, helping you detect potentially malicious content. • Passkey QR Code Support: Log in faster and more safely to websites that support passkeys, using QR Codes. • Auto Wi-Fi Connection: Scan a QR Code containing Wi-Fi network credentials and connect to the network automatically without manual entry. • Inventory Scanner Mode: Transform Qrafter into a customized inventory app. With each scan, Qrafter calls a custom API endpoint in the background. You can fully customize the API endpoint URL. • Optimized for iPad: Experience a fully custom user interface for iPad, perfect for educational institutions and professional use. Qrafter's iPad user interface is designed to make the best use of the larger screen, with full multitasking support. • Apple Watch Companion: Your history is on your wrist. Show a saved ticket, loyalty card or Wi-Fi code from the watch, page through the other formats of a code, and open it full screen. • VoiceOver Customizations: Qrafter is fully accessible and committed to providing a seamless experience for all users. With its VoiceOver customizations, visually impaired users can easily navigate, scan, and generate codes. Supported Code Types • 2D Codes: QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Aztec Code, PDF417 • Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Codabar, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Expanded, GS1 DataBar Limited • Postal Barcodes: RM4SCC, IMb, Japan Post, KIX End user license agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Scan and generate various barcode formats from your device's camera or photos. Archive scanned codes, export data, and perform actions based on scanned content. Create custom barcodes in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Scan barcodes from camera or photos
  • Generate QR and linear barcodes
  • Archive scanned barcode history
  • Export history to CSV, JSON, XML
  • Perform actions on scanned content
  • Create custom barcodes in PNG, JPEG, PDF
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Also take a look at the advanced version of this app: EventCode+ XQ QR Ticket System https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/eventcode/id1502380439?mt=8 *** This app is also available for macOS. Find it on the Mac App Store! *** Feature Overview With BareCode X Pro Barcode Scanner you can capture, utilize and archive all popular barcodes! Capture directly from your device's camera or from images in your photo album. In addition, the integrated barcode generator creates 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) and linear (1D) barcodes with any content. Barcode Detection / Barcode Generator - detecting linear (one-dimensional) barcodes and 2D barcodes - barcodes can be captured directly with the camera or imported from saved photos and images which are stored in the photo library - automatic scan processing for fast sequential capturing - alternatively: manual scan processing with preview and apply for pinpoint capturing - supported barcode formats (capturing): Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF), ITF-14, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN-10, ISBN-13, UPC-E, UPC-A, PDF417, QuickResponse (QR Code), DataMatrix, Aztec - supported barcode content types: Wi-Fi Networks, Bank Transfers, Crypto Currency (such as Bitcoin), Calendar Events, Contacts, Geo Locations, E-Mails, Phone Numbers, Text Messages, Websites/URLs - recording a history of detected barcodes - exporting history entries to CSV, JSON and XML files - performing content actions, such as opening URLs in a browser, adding contacts the Contacts App, adding events to the Calendar App, copying values to clipboard, dialing phone numbers, sending text messages, searching for results on the web (e.g. on Amazon or Google) - configuring custom online services for sending web queries with scanned values - customizing your individual barcode detection workflow with many useful options like playing sounds, ignoring duplicates and limiting the number of history entries - create custom barcodes as PNG, JPEG or PDF with the integrated barcode generator in QR Code (QuickResponse), DataMatrix, PDF417, Code 128, Aztec format iOS/iPadOS Features - Full Dark Mode Support - Universal App for iPhone & iPad - iOS File App Support - Support for Camera with LED Torch Light

Screenshots

Qrafter4 screens
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner at none against Qrafter's 3. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). Qrafter's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 14). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Qrafter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Qrafter against 4.5 for BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qrafter has 4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Qrafter versus BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQrafterBareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4K ratings) — better4.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ErkanWhite Marten GmbH

Customer experience

Qrafter

All ratings3,992 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews380 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative21.6%

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Qrafter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 9.3.1 after October 2019 update
  • Issues with scanning QR codes from photos

Requested features

4 requests
  • Support for more barcode types
  • Apple Watch complication
  • Ability to embed photos in QR codes
  • Improved UI for QR code creation

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Qrafter

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Pack3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Pack - Lifetime$124.99
None

BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qrafter free?
Qrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner free?
BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qrafter or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
Qrafter is rated higher. Qrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.
Do Qrafter or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner have ads?
Qrafter shows ads; BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Qrafter or BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner?
Qrafter ships an update every 2 weeks, and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner monthly. Most recently, Qrafter was updated on September 23, 2026 and BareCode X Pro QR Code Scanner on August 15, 2026.

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