QR & Barcode vs QR Code Scanner
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
QR Code Scanner
Quickly scan QR codes with your device's camera. Open web links, copy text, or save contact information directly from scanned codes. Features a built-in flashlight for low-light scanning.
- Fast QR code scanning
- Open URLs in browser
- Copy text content
- Save VCards to contacts
- Built-in flashlight
Read full descriptionHide full description
Introducing our Swift and User-Friendly QR Code Scanner! Experience a seamless start and effortless scanning: - Open the app, align the QR Code in the camera view, and voila! - URLs are displayed and can be opened in Safari with a single tap. - Copy text or other content from QR Codes directly to the clipboard. - Copy QR Code BusinessCards/VCards in your iPhones adressbook This high-speed QR Code Reader harnesses the power of cutting-edge iOS technology. Plus, it comes equipped with a built-in flashlight, ensuring accurate scans even in dimly lit environments . Download now for a swift and efficient QR Code scanning experience!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Code Scanner at none against QR & Barcode's 3. QR Code Scanner also leads on ratings volume (788 vs 58). QR & Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. QR & Barcode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QR Code Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for QR & Barcode against 4.3 for QR Code Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner has 788 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of QR & Barcode's written reviews are positive against 63% of QR Code Scanner's.
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Scanner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR & Barcode | QR Code Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (58 ratings) — better | 4.3 (788 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 58 | 788 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JB STEVENARD | Sabrina Holzer |
Customer experience
QR & Barcode
QR Code Scanner
Bugs and requests
QR & Barcode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
QR Code Scanner
Reported bugs
6 issues- App fails to recognize scanned QR codes despite camera detection
- App crashes or freezes after opening camera
- Installation failures on some devices
- Non-functional on specific iOS versions
- Intermittent scanning failures
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- App becomes unresponsive after scanning
Requested features
4 requests- Zoom functionality for better scanning
- Scan history/saved results feature
- Barcode scanning capability
- Better compatibility with technical barcodes
In-app purchases
QR & Barcode
- stevenardjb.qrcode.premium1$1.991 Month
- Go Premium$12.991 Year
- Developer Tip$0.99
QR Code Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QR & Barcode free?
Is QR Code Scanner free?
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode or QR Code Scanner?
Do QR & Barcode or QR Code Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode or QR Code Scanner?
Other comparisons
