Comparison

QR & Barcode vs Pico PDF Viewer

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 • WhatsApp — start a chat with your number, message optional • 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

Pico PDF Viewer

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Pico PDF Viewer is a very lightweight, local document viewer built around fast switching: authorize one folder, and jump between the PDFs and Markdown files inside it without picking a new file every time. ■ PDF reading ・Continuous scroll or single-page mode, pinch to zoom and pan for detail ・Full-text search (on supported devices) — jump straight to a hit, highlighted ・Bottom thumbnail strip to jump around long documents quickly ・Immersive controls — tap anywhere to show or hide them ■ Markdown viewing and editing ・Fully styled preview: headings, lists, quotes, code blocks, tables ・Edit in place and save — "Save" overwrites the original file directly, no switching to another app ・Formatting toolbar (headings, bold, italic, lists, code, tables, links) and a line-number gutter ■ Quick switching A side drawer lists every PDF/MD in the current folder — tap one to switch, no need to go back to the list first. ■ Three themes, three languages Dark, light, and warm themes switch instantly, or follow your system's dark mode setting; the interface is available in 繁體中文, English, and 日本語 at any time. ■ Fully offline Every file is read, rendered, and edited entirely on your device. There is no server and no account, and nothing is ever uploaded. The only network activity is the bottom Google AdMob banner (no interstitial ads) — see the privacy policy for details. You can also open a single file directly from another app's "Open with" or share menu (email, a download notification, …) without authorizing a whole folder.

Screenshots

QR & Barcode4 screens
Pico PDF Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pico PDF Viewer at none against QR & Barcode's 3. Pico PDF Viewer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). QR & Barcode's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Pico PDF Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, Pico PDF Viewer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode versus Pico PDF Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & BarcodePico PDF Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJB STEVENARDSHIH WEI LING

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

Pico PDF Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pico PDF Viewer free?
Pico PDF Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR & Barcode or Pico PDF Viewer have ads?
Both QR & Barcode and Pico PDF Viewer show ads.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode or Pico PDF Viewer?
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pico PDF Viewer weekly. Most recently, QR & Barcode was updated on November 10, 2026 and Pico PDF Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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