Scandit SDK Showcase vs QR Reader & QR Code Generator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scandit SDK Showcase
Evaluate smart data capture capabilities with this app, featuring high-performance barcode and secure ID scanning. Test multiple features without coding, including batch scanning and AR overlays.
- High-performance barcode reader
- Fast, accurate ID scanning
- Pre-built scanning UI
- Batch scan multiple codes
- Augmented reality overlays
- Scan multiple barcodes on one label
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Discover why 6 of the top 10 Fortune 100 companies count on Scandit for smart barcode and ID scanning. The Scandit SDK Showcase lets you evaluate multiple smart data capture capabilities in a single app, and without writing a line of code. - High performance barcode reader for 30+ common barcodes - Fast, accurate and secure ID scanning of 2500+ ID documents worldwide - Pre-built scanning user interfaces for fast integration - Batch scan multiple codes simultaneously - Augmented reality (AR) overlays - Scan multiple barcodes on a single label - Select and scan one barcode out of many Sign up for a free test license at https://www.scandit.com/trial/. Copyright Scandit AG Scandit's products are patent protected. Details at http://scandit.com/patents
QR Reader & QR Code Generator
Instantly scan and create QR codes and barcodes for various purposes. Connect to Wi-Fi, save contact information, compare prices, and generate codes for social media or business cards. Features include ultra-fast detection, flashlight support, and unlimited history.
- Instant QR code scanning
- QR code generation
- Wi-Fi connection without password
- Price comparison
- Contact and event saving
- Unlimited scan history
- Flashlight for low-light scanning
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a second. See the rating of your food and create your own QR codes. FAST SCANNER • QR codes and barcodes: EAN, UPC, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix… • Scan from a photo in your library • Built-in flashlight, copy and share results RATE YOUR FOOD Scan a food barcode to see the product and its A-to-E rating. With Premium, get the full analysis: sugars, fat, saturated fat, salt, additives, processing level and Eco-Score when available. CREATE YOUR QR CODES Text, website, Wi-Fi, contact (vCard), email, SMS or phone: pick a template and fill it in. Customize with 6 colors, rounded dots and your logo, then share in high definition. PREMIUM No ads, full food analysis and sharing of custom QR codes. Free trial for eligible users, then an auto-renewing subscription unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. A lifetime option is also available. Food data comes from Open Food Facts and may be incomplete for some products. This app does not provide medical advice. Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/rmapp-privacypolicy/privacy-policy-qr-code-app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scandit SDK Showcase at none against QR Reader & QR Code Generator's 2. Scandit SDK Showcase also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (240 vs 72). QR Reader & QR Code Generator's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 74%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. QR Reader & QR Code Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scandit SDK Showcase asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Scandit SDK Showcase against 4.3 for QR Reader & QR Code Generator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 240 and 72 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Scandit SDK Showcase's written reviews are positive against 88% of QR Reader & QR Code Generator's.
Scandit SDK Showcase ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Reader & QR Code Generator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scandit SDK Showcase | QR Reader & QR Code Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (240 ratings) | 4.3 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 240 — better | 72 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| 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 | 15.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scandit AG | Sebastien Rousseau |
Customer experience
Scandit SDK Showcase
QR Reader & QR Code Generator
Bugs and requests
Scandit SDK Showcase
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on iOS 12.5.5 and older
- Fails to read certain barcode types (e.g. Royal Mail 4 State)
- Truncates or misreads longer barcode data
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to scan from photo library
- Provide more detailed barcode information
- Implement export/copy functionality for scanned data
- Add customization options (e.g. default scan mode)
QR Reader & QR Code Generator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scandit SDK Showcase
No in-app purchases
QR Reader & QR Code Generator
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual3 Days trial$22.991 Year
Questions
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