Comparison

Barcode Reader for iPad vs QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

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 · Barcode Scans

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera to access links, WiFi, contacts, and product information. Create custom QR codes for various purposes, including social media and business transactions. Offers advanced features like batch scanning and product data lookup.

Highlights
  • Instant QR/barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Batch scanning capability
  • Scan history with export
  • Product information lookup
  • Customizable QR code design
  • Support for 20+ code formats
Features
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Just point your camera and scan any QR code or barcode in under a second. Instantly connect to WiFi, open links, save contacts, and check product info. Create your own QR codes and barcodes too. ▸ Scan - Point your camera for instant recognition. Supports 20 code formats: QR, Micro QR, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 39 Mod 43, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Batch scan multiple codes continuously without interruption - Open URLs, add contacts, connect to WiFi, view maps, send emails, make calls, and more — instantly ▸ Scan History - Automatically saves all scanned and created codes - View at a glance with code type, date, and product info - Export history as CSV files ▸ Create - QR Codes: website, text, email, SMS, phone number, WiFi, contact, location, event/calendar - Barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Micro QR, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded - Social: Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Discord, Pinterest, Reddit, Threads, WeChat, KakaoTalk, LINE, GitHub, and 19 platforms total - Business: Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, App Store, Google Maps, Zoom, Google Meet, and more ▸ Custom Design - Freely change colors, dot styles, borders, and center shapes - Insert social/business platform logos and SF Symbol icons into the QR code center ▸ Product Information - Food: View nutrition facts, allergen info, Nutri-Score, Eco-Score environmental rating, ingredients, and labels via OpenFoodFacts - Non-food: View ingredients, labels, packaging info, and environmental ratings for cosmetics, household products, and more via Open Products Facts ▸ Camera - Switch between wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses - Tap to focus/adjust exposure - Zoom controls and flash ▸ Other - Dark mode support - 37 languages supported Download QR Code Scanner now and start scanning! Terms of Use: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://spacenodehq.web.app/qr-scanner/privacy.html

Screenshots

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans at 4.3 against Barcode Reader for iPad's 3.1. QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 22%). Barcode Reader for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 · Barcode Scans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans has 50 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 36% of QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barcode Reader for iPad versus QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Reader for iPadQR Code Reader · Barcode Scans
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings)4.3 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.7% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1050 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdSpace Node Co., Ltd.

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 · Barcode Scans

All ratings50 ratings
Positive82.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative60.1%

Bugs and requests

Barcode Reader for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes during scanning
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Incorrect QR code detection

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to save scanned QR codes
  • Ability to generate custom QR codes
  • Copy text from scanned QR codes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Reader for iPad

One-time1
  • Upgrade$0.99
3 purchases

QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans

Subscriptions3
  • Pro version3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Pro version3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro version$79.991 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 · Barcode Scans free?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans is rated higher. Barcode Reader for iPad averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans averages 4.3 from 50 ratings.
Do Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans have ads?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans shows ads; Barcode Reader for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Reader for iPad or QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans?
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, and QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode Reader for iPad was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader · Barcode Scans on October 4, 2026.

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