Barcode Reader for iPad vs QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner
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 Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner
Transform your device into a powerful QR and barcode scanner. Instantly decode any code to access information, check prices, or get details. Experience lightning-fast and reliable scanning for everyday convenience.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning
- Instant information access
- Product price checking
- Fast scanning speeds
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful QR and barcode scanner. Effortlessly scan and decode any QR code or barcode to access information instantly. Our QR scanner is designed to provide the most efficient and reliable scanning experience. Whether you're shopping, checking prices, or accessing information, our app makes it easy and convenient. Download now and experience the best in QR and barcode scanning technology! Instant Scanning. Experience lightning-fast scanning speeds, allowing you to scan QR codes and barcodes in a fraction of a second. No more waiting around – get your results instantly. Download our QR and barcode scanner today and start enjoying a seamless, efficient, and secure scanning experience. Say goodbye to slow, unreliable scanners and hello to instant results and easy access to information. Terms of Use: https://qrscanner.pro/terms Privacy Policy: https://qrscanner.pro/policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner at 4.4 against Barcode Reader for iPad's 3.1. QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (930 vs 10). Barcode Reader for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Reader for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner has 930 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 26% of QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner's.
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader for iPad | QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) | 4.4 (930 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 26.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 930 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #71 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | FLOOMIX LTD |
Customer experience
Barcode Reader for iPad
QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader for iPad
- Upgrade$0.99
QR Code Reader＋Barcode Scanner
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Weekly Access$9.997 Days
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- Yearly Access$59.991 Year
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