Comparison

CLZ Barry vs QR Scanner

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 Scanner

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with this fast and simple utility. Supports batch scanning and bulk code generation with various formats and customization options. Save, manage, and share your codes efficiently.

Highlights
  • Unlimited QR code and barcode scanning
  • Create QR codes and barcodes
  • Batch scan multiple codes
  • Bulk QR code generator
  • History and favorites list
  • Create PDF files of codes
Features
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This is the easiest, simplest and fastest QR Code Scanner and Barcode Reader app. Now scan unlimited QR codes and Barcodes easily and also create QR Codes and Barcodes in one touch. Now with Batch Scan and Bulk QR Code Generator for faster and smarter usage. HOW THE APP WORKS? To scan a QR code or barcode simply open the app, point the camera at the code and the app will scan it automatically. There is no need to press any button. QR Code Creator automatically saves the details of codes in different formats like URL, Text, E-mail, SMS, Phone, Location, WiFi etc. App recognises all of the popular barcode types like Codabar, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC-A, UPC-E etc. When scanning a QR code, if the code contains a website URL, you will automatically be taken to the website. If the code contains text, you will immediately see it. For other formats such as phone numbers, email addresses, or contact info, you will be prompted to take the appropriate action. BATCH SCAN: - Scan multiple QR codes or barcodes one by one - All scanned codes are saved together in a single batch - Easy to manage and access bulk scans BULK QR CODE GENERATOR: - Create multiple QR codes at once - Customise QR codes with your own colours - Choose different formats and styles - Save or share generated QR codes easily CREATE QRCODE: You can create following QR Codes: - URL - Text - E-mail - SMS - Phone - Location - WiFi CREATE BARCODE: You can create following Barcodes: - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 93 - EAN-13 - EAN-8 - UPC-A - UPC-E - Codabar - ITF MAIN FEATURES: - View the history list of all past scanned and created codes - Manage a favourites list of all QR codes and Barcodes - Create Map to PDF in single touch - Create groups of your QR codes and Barcodes - Create PDF files of your codes - Scan and decode QR Codes and Barcodes - Open URL, Send Mail, Send Message, Call, Share Location directly from the app - Unlimited storage for history - Simple and easy to use app - Free to use Privacy Policy: https://www.appaspect.com/apps/apple/qrscanner/privacy.html Terms: https://appaspect.com/apps/apple/qrscanner/terms.html

Screenshots

CLZ Barry4 screens
QR Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CLZ Barry at 83% against QR Scanner's 5%. CLZ Barry also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence 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 Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CLZ Barry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CLZ Barry holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CLZ Barry has 193 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of CLZ Barry's written reviews are positive against 5% of QR Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
CLZ Barry versus QR Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLZ BarryQR Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (193 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings193 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLZAppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Customer experience

CLZ Barry

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

QR Scanner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.7%

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 Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CLZ Barry

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Scanner

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$6.99

Questions

Is CLZ Barry free?
CLZ Barry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Scanner free?
QR Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CLZ Barry or QR Scanner?
CLZ Barry is rated higher. CLZ Barry averages 4.7 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while QR Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CLZ Barry or QR Scanner have ads?
QR Scanner shows ads; CLZ Barry does not.
Which is updated more often, CLZ Barry or QR Scanner?
CLZ Barry ships an update every 3 months, and QR Scanner every 3 months. Most recently, CLZ Barry was updated on August 23, 2026 and QR Scanner on August 16, 2026.

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