Comparison

Barcode Reader for iPad vs QR Code Reader ·

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

QR Code Reader ·

Easily scan various QR codes and barcodes to access detailed product information, data cards, and scan history. Organize your scans with folders and export data to CSV. Offers unlimited scans and ad-free experience with a PRO subscription.

Highlights
  • Scan 15+ code types
  • Product & food details
  • QR code data cards
  • Scan history
  • Organize with folders
  • Batch scan
  • CSV export
Features
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The best app to scan QR Code and Barcode! More than 15 types supported : QR Code, Barcode, Datamatrix, Code128, Code39, EAN-8, EAN-13, Google Auth With powerful features : - Products & food detailed informations - QR Code detailed data cards - Scan history - Folders to stay organized - Batch Scan - CSV Export SUBSCRIPTIONS - You can subscribe for PRO account with unlimited scans, products infos and no ads - Subscription options are: 1-month with 3-day trial, 3-month, 1-year - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month", "one quarter", "one year" 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 - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below https://sites.google.com/view/qrcodeios/home

Screenshots

QR Code Reader ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader · at 4.7 against Barcode Reader for iPad's 3.1. QR Code Reader · also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 22%). Barcode Reader for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Barcode Reader for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader · holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · has 670K 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 50% of QR Code Reader ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, QR Code Reader · every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Barcode Reader for iPad versus QR Code Reader ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Reader for iPadQR Code Reader ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings)4.7 (670K ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews49.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10670K — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#106 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB83 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdApp Lock LLC

Customer experience

Barcode Reader for iPad

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative73.9%

QR Code Reader ·

All ratings669,933 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,789 reviews
Positive49.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative47.8%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Reader for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code Reader ·

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent scanning results
  • Subscription charges even after app deletion

Requested features

2 requests
  • More manual control over scanning
  • Clearer subscription and pricing information

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Reader for iPad

One-time1
  • Upgrade$0.99
10 purchases

QR Code Reader ·

Subscriptions10
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Pro version3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
  • Pro Version for 1 month3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial3 variants$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Pro Version 3 months$14.993 Months
  • Pro Version 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Barcode Reader for iPad free?
Barcode Reader for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader · free?
QR Code Reader · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader ·?
QR Code Reader · is rated higher. Barcode Reader for iPad averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Reader · averages 4.7 from 670K ratings.
Do Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader · have ads?
QR Code Reader · shows ads; Barcode Reader for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader ·?
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, and QR Code Reader · every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Reader for iPad was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader · on October 5, 2026.

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