CLZ Barry vs QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CLZ Barry
Scan barcodes using your device's camera and send them directly to Collectorz Connect software. Supports various barcode types for books, music, movies, and games. Offers direct scan and batch scan modes for efficient data entry.
- Scan barcodes with iPhone/iPad camera
- Supports EAN, UPC, ISBN, UPC+2, UPC+5
- Transmit scans to Collectorz Connect
- Direct Scan and Send mode
- Batch Scan Mode for offline scanning
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Scan barcodes with your iPhone or iPad camera and instantly send them to the Collectorz Connect web-based software on your computer. Wireless barcode scanning: * Scan barcodes using the built-in camera of your iPhone or iPad. * Supported barcode types: -- EAN and UPC barcodes (for CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays and video games) -- ISBN barcodes (for books and comic books) -- UPC+2 and UPC+5 barcodes (for comic books) * Instantly transmit scanned barcodes to the Add screen of the Collectorz Connect web-based software on your computer: -- Movie Connect -- Book Connect -- Music Connect -- Comic Connect -- Game Connect * Direct Scan and Send mode: scan directly into the Add screen and let Connect search your item * Batch Scan Mode: Or use CLZ Barry to scan multiple barcodes in "offline" mode, then send the entire batch to the Queue Mode of your Add screen. Enjoy, The CLZ Barry team
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Scan all standard 1D and 2D barcodes and QR codes quickly and easily. Generate custom QR codes with AI and view product details directly from scans. Works offline and in low light conditions, with scan history saved for convenience.
- Scans all standard 1D and 2D codes
- Generates personalized QR codes with AI
- Scans and views product details online
- Rapid scanning
- Offline scanning capability
- Flashlight support for dark environments
- Scan history saved
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Features: ●All-in-one scanner: scans all standard 1D and 2D code types ●Generate personalized, creative QR codes with AI ●Simple & easy to Use: you can now scan & view product details on Google, amazon.com or amazon.co.jp! ●Rapid scan ●Internet connection is not required for scanning ●Flashlight supported: supports scanning even in the dark! ●Scan history saved ●Privacy Policy: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/privacy.html?s=qr ●Terms of Use: https://s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-html/QR-Terms+Of+Use.html A must-have app in your iPhone & iPad! Download now!! Free to use with ads. Optional in-app purchase to remove ads. — *This app has been registered and authorized by the company, MixerBox Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CLZ Barry at none against QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's 49. CLZ Barry also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (140K vs 193). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Code Reader/QR Scanner App sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CLZ Barry asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CLZ Barry against 4.7 for QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App has 140K ratings behind it against 193, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of CLZ Barry's written reviews are positive against 80% of QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App's.
CLZ Barry ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CLZ Barry | QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (193 ratings) | 4.7 (140K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 193 | 140K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CLZ | MixerBox Inc. |
Customer experience
CLZ Barry
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
User reviews
CLZ Barry
From 193 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for large collections
- 🚀 Saves time and trouble
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent barcode recognition
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices/platforms
- 🐛 Disconnection problems with companion software
- 🐛 Inaccurate item identification
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
From 140K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and reliable scanning
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and accurate recognition
- 👍 Helpful for finding product info
- 👍 Works well with self-generated codes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Aggressive advertising/paywall
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
Bugs and requests
CLZ Barry
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 8
- Slow barcode scanning on some devices
- Inability to manually enter barcodes
Requested features
4 requests- Support for more barcode types
- Automatic entry into database
- Offline mode for scanning
- OCR support for items without barcodes
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent scanning performance
- Incorrect product information displayed
- Subscription issues/inability to cancel
Requested features
3 requests- Auto-rotate feature for landscape content
- Improved history/search functionality
- More compatibility with obscure/custom codes
In-app purchases
CLZ Barry
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
- Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
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