Barcode Reader for iPad vs Scan QR Code Now
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.
Scan QR Code Now
Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information, find deals, or create your own codes. Features auto-scan, safe browsing, and sharing options. Offers premium features through subscription.
- QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner
- Create & Share QR Codes
- Auto Scan functionality
- Discover Deals & Coupons
- Safe Browsing for links
- Save & Share Scan History
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Scan QR codes fast and easy with our trusted QR code scanner for iPhone – download for FREE now! Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes. Whether you're looking up a restaurant menu, leaving a review, or making your own QR codes, this app makes it super easy! FEATURES: - QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner – Scan any code in seconds. - Create & Share QR Codes – Make your own codes to share with friends or for business. - Auto Scan – Just point your camera and it scans! - Find Deals & Coupons – Scan to discover discounts. - Safe Browsing – See where links go before clicking. - Save & Share Scans – Export scans or share right away via messaging. *SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Scan QR Code Now to get access to premium features, like unlimited scans, code creation, and more. Try premium with a 3-day FREE trial, then just $6.99/week for unlimited scans and more! Scan QR codes fast and easy with our trusted QR code scanner for iPhone – download for FREE now! Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes. Whether you're looking up a restaurant menu, leaving a review, or making your own QR codes, this app makes it super easy! FEATURES: - QR Code Reader & Barcode Scanner – Scan any code in seconds. - Create & Share QR Codes – Make your own codes to share with friends or for business. - Auto Scan – Just point your camera and it scans! - Find Deals & Coupons – Scan to discover discounts. - Safe Browsing – See where links go before clicking. - Save & Share Scans – Export scans or share right away via messaging. *SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Scan QR Code Now to get access to premium features, like unlimited scans, code creation, and more. Try premium with a 3-day FREE trial for unlimited scans and more! Download now and start scanning! Privacy Policy: https://sparktonic.co/privacy-app.html Download now and start scanning! Privacy Policy: https://sparktonic.co/privacy-app.html Terms of Service: https://sparktonic.co/terms-apps.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan QR Code Now at 87% against Barcode Reader for iPad's 22%. Scan QR Code Now also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 19 months). Barcode Reader for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Barcode Reader for iPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scan QR Code Now sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scan QR Code Now holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scan QR Code Now has 13K 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 87% of Scan QR Code Now's.
Barcode Reader for iPad ships an update every 19 months, Scan QR Code Now weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Reader for iPad | Scan QR Code Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (10 ratings) | 4.6 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 13K — 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 | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TapMedia Ltd | Sparktonic, LLC |
Customer experience
Barcode Reader for iPad
Scan QR Code Now
Bugs and requests
Barcode Reader for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Scan QR Code Now
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
Barcode Reader for iPad
- Upgrade$0.99
Scan QR Code Now
- Unlock Scan QR Code Now3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly Pro User3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Weekly - Unlock all features3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Weekly - Unlock all features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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