Comparison

QR & Barcode 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

QR & Barcode

Easily scan and read QR codes and barcodes with a pro scanner. Generate your own custom QR codes and keep a history of all scanned items. Share your codes via email, SMS, or copy them to your clipboard.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode reading
  • QR code generation
  • Scan history
  • Sharing options
  • Flashlight support
Features
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QR Code Scanner, Reader & Generator — free with ads, or go Premium. SCAN ANYTHING Point your camera at any code and it reads instantly. Supports: • QR Codes • EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-E • Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 • PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF-14 SCAN FROM PHOTOS Use the Share Extension to decode a QR code from any image in your Photos app or Safari — no need to open the app first. GENERATE SMART QR CODES Choose a type and fill in the details: • URL — any web address • Wi-Fi — share your network password as a scannable code • SMS — pre-fill a text message ready to send • Email — tap the result to compose directly • Phone — tap to call • Contact — full vCard with name, phone, email and organization • Calendar Event — add an event directly to any calendar app • Text — any content SAVE & SHARE Save directly to your Camera Roll or share instantly via the system share sheet. HISTORY Every scan and generated code is saved automatically. Tap any entry to view, copy, share, or generate again. PREMIUM — COLORS, LOGO & NO ADS Subscribe monthly or yearly to unlock custom foreground and background colors, add your own logo to any code, and remove all ads. Cancel anytime.

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes, including events, Wi-Fi, contacts, and web links. Save and export your codes in different formats for backup and sharing.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Save scanned codes locally
  • Export codes to CSV/text
  • Import saved codes
  • Create codes from address book
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a second, and create QR codes that look like you: colors, logo, frame and 47 content types. No ads, no account. SCAN IN A SECOND • QR codes and every barcode format: EAN, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec… • With the camera, from an image in your photo library or by typing an EAN code • Multi-scan: scan several codes in a row, without duplicates • TikTok, Spotify, Wi-Fi, contact, SEPA transfer links and many more are recognized and open with the right action QR CODES WITH YOUR OWN STYLE • Solid colors or gradients, dot and corner shapes • Your logo in the center, a frame with text and the font of your choice • Ready-made styles in each brand's colors, plus your own saved styles • A scan test checks that your QR code stays readable before you share it • Export as high resolution PNG (up to 4096 px), SVG and print-ready PDF 47 CONTENT TYPES • Website, Wi-Fi, contact, event, SMS, email, phone, location • Social: Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, BeReal, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram… • Payments and reviews: SEPA transfer, PayPal, Google reviews • Music and meetings: Spotify, Zoom, Teams, Google Maps, app links… PRODUCT DETAILS • Scan a food product to see its Nutri-Score, NOVA group, additives and ingredients (Open Food Facts data) HISTORY AND FAVORITES • All your scans and creations, with search, filters and grouping by day • Export and import your history as CSV YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU Your history is stored only on your device. No ads, no tracking, no account to create. Dark mode included. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION The app is free to download and open. Viewing scan results and creating QR codes require a Premium subscription, yearly or weekly, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at the end of the trial. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://glilab.io/attestation_policies_v2.html#en-terms Privacy Policy: https://glilab.io/attestation_policies_v2.html#en-privacy

Screenshots

QR & Barcode4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader at 100% against QR & Barcode's 57%. QR Code Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). QR & Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Code Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR & Barcode has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of QR & Barcode's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QR & Barcode versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & BarcodeQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (58 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings58 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJB STEVENARDJeremy Roustang

Customer experience

QR & Barcode

All ratings58 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral25.7%
Negative17.1%

QR Code Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
None

QR Code Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode or QR Code Reader?
QR Code Reader is rated higher. QR & Barcode averages 4.4 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QR & Barcode or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR & Barcode shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode or QR Code Reader?
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 9 days. Most recently, QR & Barcode was updated on October 23, 2026 and QR Code Reader on October 24, 2026.

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