QR & Barcode vs QuickScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode reading
- QR code generation
- Scan history
- Sharing options
- Flashlight support
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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 organisation • 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.
QuickScan
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QR Code Reader⁺ is the fastest QR code & barcode scanner for iPhone. Scan instantly with your camera or upload images. Create custom QR codes, save to history, organize in folders, and track stats. Share your QR & barcode results easily. Supports website links, WiFi QR codes, and more. License agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://stewardtechnologies.com/privacy/qrcode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: QR & Barcode at Free against QuickScan's $6.99. QuickScan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, in-app purchases 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
QR & Barcode is free to download; QuickScan costs $6.99 up front. QR & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QuickScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, QuickScan every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR & Barcode | QuickScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (57 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JB STEVENARD | Steward Technologies Ltd |
In-app purchases
QR & Barcode
- stevenardjb.qrcode.premium1$1.991 Month
- Go Premium$12.991 Year
- Developer Tip$0.99
QuickScan
- QR Code Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- QR Code Scanner Yearly$29.991 Year
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