QR & Barcode vs Squeeze
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 • 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.
Squeeze
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Squeeze is a fully offline iPhone app that compresses photos and videos using on-device hardware acceleration. It offers live size estimates, before/after previews, and an "Original Safe" mode that never overwrites original files. Images: Compress JPEG, HEIC, PNG; resize; strip metadata; batch up to 5 photos (unlimited with Pro). Video: Hardware-accelerated MP4 compression with quality presets, trimming, and audio muting. Pro ($2.99): WebP/TIFF support, target file size mode, advanced video controls, and batch video tools. Zero ads or tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Squeeze at none against QR & Barcode's shown. QR & Barcode's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. QR & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Squeeze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | QR & Barcode | Squeeze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JB STEVENARD | Josef Dave Llorente |
In-app purchases
QR & Barcode
- Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
- Tip the Developer$0.99
Squeeze
- Squeeze: Image and Video Compressor$2.99
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