Comparison

Cookulator vs QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

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

Head to head
About

Cookulator

Easily convert cooking measurements between different units and country-specific standards. This tool simplifies recipe adjustments by converting a single input to all other listed measurements in one step.

Highlights
  • Convert between cups, ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters
  • Convert between US, UK, Canada, and Australian measures
  • One-step conversion to all units
  • Supports utensil-based measure conversion
  • Converts recipes for international cooking
Features
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Cookulator Unit Converter is for super simple, one step cooking unit conversion. Just enter the amount next to one of the measurements listed, touch done, and the amount is converted to all the other measurements listed. * Convert from one measuring unit to another (e.g. cups to tablespoons). * Convert from one country’s measures to another. (e.g. UK to US). Features: - Convert to/from 5 common units: cups, ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters. - Convert to/from measurement variances in 4 different countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. - One-step conversion: Convert one measure to all other measures on one screen with one click. Utensil-based Measure Conversion: Most of the world measures their cooking ingredients by weight using the metric system but the English Speaking world prefers to measure by volume using cooking utensils and pre-metric measures. These can vary greatly from country to country. Cookulator is a tool for the English-speaking world’s cooks to use in converting recipes to and from four of the most common variances of utensil-based measures.

About

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes by simply pointing your device's camera. This utility offers instant results, a helpful flashlight for low-light conditions, and keeps a history of your scans. No internet connection is needed for this fast and effective tool.

Highlights
  • Instant QR and barcode scanning
  • Flashlight for low-light
  • Scan history
  • No internet required
  • Minimalist material design
  • Simple to use
Features
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- HOW IT WORKS To scan QR code or barcode, open the app and point the camera at the code, and you're done! App will quickly read the code and give you the details behind the code. In order to use the app, your device must have a built-in camera. FEATURES OF QR CODE READER / BARCODE SCANNER ● Beautiful minimalist material design ● Scans instantly ● Simple to use ● Flashlight for scans in low visibility ● Scan history ● No internet connection required Fast and effective. The app opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Subscription Terms - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. - Your subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner Related Terms - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/3tgBMEc - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2Qro3f0

Screenshots

Cookulator1 screens
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan at 4.8 against Cookulator's 3.7. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and ratings volume (72 vs 24). Cookulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Cookulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Cookulator's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cookulator ships an update every 2 weeks, QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cookulator versus QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCookulatorQR Code Reader & Barcode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (24 ratings)4.8 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2472 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPetra DueckMert Vardar

Customer experience

Cookulator

All ratings24 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.1%

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cookulator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan

Subscriptions4
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +3 Days trial$4.491 Month
  • QR Code Reader & Barcode +$4.991 Month
  • QR Code Scanner Maker +3 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • QR Code Scanner Maker +$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Cookulator free?
Cookulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cookulator or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is rated higher. Cookulator averages 3.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan averages 4.8 from 72 ratings.
Do Cookulator or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan have ads?
QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan shows ads; Cookulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Cookulator or QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan?
Cookulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cookulator was updated on November 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan on November 3, 2026.

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