Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

CLZ Barry4 screens
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CLZ Barry versus QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ BarryQR Code Reader/QR Scanner App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (193 ratings)4.7 (140K ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings193140K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZMixerBox Inc.

Customer experience

CLZ Barry

All ratings193 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews200 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative14.5%

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

All ratings140,196 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews546 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative17.4%

User reviews

CLZ Barry

From 193 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

CLZ Barry

No in-app purchases

32 purchases

QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App

Subscriptions31
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.297 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$1.491 Month
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  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Remove Ads Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$12.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$13.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial4 variants$14.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial3 variants$15.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$16.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$18.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$20.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$21.996 Months
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$23.491 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial2 variants$23.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Remove Ads Subscription3 Days trial$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is CLZ Barry free?
CLZ Barry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App free?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Barry or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
CLZ Barry and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 193 and 140K ratings respectively.
Do CLZ Barry or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App have ads?
QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App shows ads; CLZ Barry does not.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Barry or QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App?
CLZ Barry ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App every 2 weeks. Most recently, CLZ Barry was updated on October 3, 2026 and QR Code Reader/QR Scanner App on October 14, 2026.

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