Barcode Reader for iPad vs QR Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Reader for iPad
This free utility quickly compares product prices across thousands of online stores by scanning barcodes or entering numbers. It also provides related reviews, images, videos, and social media mentions, with support for multiple currencies and sharing options.
- Price comparison on thousands of websites
- Search by barcode or keyword
- Related reviews, images, videos, and tweets
- Multiple currency support
- Add to favorites/wishlist
- Auto-detect scanning
- Share via email, social media
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The most simple & easy barcode reader - 100% FREE. Quickly compare the prices of products on thousands of online shopping websites. FEATURES - Compare prices on 1000's of websites at once. - Search by keyword or barcode number - Get related reviews, images, videos and tweets - Multiple currency support - Add to favorites/ wishlist - Auto-detect scanning. Simply point & hold! - Share using email, MMS, Facebook or Twitter. - Integrated web browser **NOTICE** Old iPad users - please note that your camera has a fixed focus lens so the real-time scanning will not work in all conditions. Please make sure you are in good lighting and hold the device steady.
QR Pro
This application provides fast and secure scanning of QR codes and various barcode formats. It offers an ad-free and privacy-focused experience with no hidden costs or data collection. Simply open the app and point your camera at the code to scan.
- Ad-free scanning
- Privacy-focused
- No in-app purchases
- Supports multiple code types
- Intuitive interface
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QR Pro is a fast, ad-free, privacy-first QR code and barcode scanner, generator, and library for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. No ads. No subscriptions. No tracking. No personal data collection. Scan codes with the camera, choose an image from Photos, or drag and drop. Create QR codes and barcodes, save important items to your library, and keep them available across supported Apple devices with optional iCloud sync. Scan: • Read QR codes, barcodes, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, UPC, EAN, ITF, Code 39, Code 93, and Code 128 • Scan with the camera, from Photos, image files, or drag and drop • Preview code contents before opening links or actions • Use widgets and controls from the Home Screen, Lock Screen, Control Center, or Action Button Create: • Generate QR codes for links, plain text, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers, and messages • Contact cards, calendar events, locations, and more • Share links, text, and images to QR Pro to create codes • Save generated codes to your library Share and Export: • Copy, share, print, or export as images, PDFs, and SVG when supported • Expand full screen for easy scanning from another device • View raw contents when needed Library and Sync: • Keep scans and generated codes in one place • Find and reuse saved items later • View saved codes on Apple Watch and Apple TV • Optional iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro Privacy: QR Pro does not track you or collect personal data. Your scanned and saved codes stay on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync. If you enjoy QR Pro, please leave a review, share it with friends, and explore our other privacy-first apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Pro at 72% against Barcode Reader for iPad's 22%. QR Pro also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Barcode Reader for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price and ads 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. Barcode Reader for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Pro has 29K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Barcode Reader for iPad's written reviews are positive against 72% of QR Pro's.
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, QR Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader for iPad | QR Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) | 4.5 (29K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Crypto Inc. |
Customer experience
Barcode Reader for iPad
QR Pro
Bugs and requests
Barcode Reader for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Pro
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing or crashing on some devices
- Inability to read or open scanned codes
Requested features
2 requests- Save scanned QR codes
- More advanced scanning capabilities
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader for iPad
- Upgrade$0.99
QR Pro
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Reader for iPad free?
Is QR Pro free?
Which has better reviews, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Pro?
Do Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Pro have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Pro?
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