Power Scanner vs Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Power Scanner
This utility app quickly scans QR codes and various commercial barcodes, extracting encoded information like URLs, contact details, and product data. It allows users to search for product prices and reviews from major retailers directly within the app.
- QR code scanning
- Barcode scanning (UPC, EAN, ISBN)
- Product price and detail search
- Read buyer reviews
- Share product links
- Auto-detect scanning mode
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Power Scanner is the best companion for your barcode scanning and shopping needs! It can not only scan barcodes, but also QR Codes which encode URLs, contact details, calendar events, emails, any kind of data! Features: - Auto-detect scanning mod, Simply hold and point. - Scan all types of commercial barcodes: UPC, EAN, ISBN etc. - Search prices and product details from almost every major retailer like Amazon, etc. - Scan QR Codes which encode texts, URLs, contact details, calendar events, emails, messages and map locations. - Perform all the actions related to the QR scanned data without quitting the app. - Read other buyers’ reviews of your desired product - Light option while scanning - Beep to let you know scan succeed - Share product links by email Please Note: Continued use of the flash may dramatically decrease battery life. Thank you for all of your feedback! Keep it coming!
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Easily scan, read, and decode over 20 types of QR codes and barcodes. Save your scan history, generate custom codes, and view product details. Supports various scanning methods and export options.
- Scan 20+ QR code and barcode types
- Scan from photos
- Generate custom QR codes
- Save, search, and filter scan history
- View product details via Google/Amazon
- Export history as text or CSV
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Scan QR codes and more than 20 barcode formats from your camera or photo library. Code Scanner reads Data Matrix, GS1 DataBar, UPC, EAN, Aztec, PDF417 and more, then makes every result easy to save, find and share. SCAN ANYWHERE - Use the front or rear camera and torch - Import photos and detect multiple codes in one image - Automatically copy results or open scanned links KEEP CODES ORGANIZED - Save, search and filter your scan history - View values, code type, scan date and data size - Export history as CSV, plain text or a text file CREATE AND LOOK UP - Create and share QR codes and barcodes - Find product details with Google and Amazon - Reopen and share previous scans MADE FOR IPHONE AND IPAD - Dark Mode, Larger Text, VoiceOver, Voice Control, Reduced Motion and haptic feedback - A focused native experience without annoying ads SUPPORTED FORMATS QR, Micro QR, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14, PDF417, Micro PDF417, UPC, Codabar, GS1 DataBar and more. Questions or feedback? Email hello@craftapp.co. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader at 4.6 against Power Scanner's 1.5. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (650 vs 4). Power Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Power Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader has 650 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Power Scanner's written reviews are positive against 72% of Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader's.
Power Scanner ships an update every 7 months, Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Power Scanner | Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (650 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 650 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 春霞 陈 | Ben Gilroy |
Customer experience
Power Scanner
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Bugs and requests
Power Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
Reported bugs
5 issues- App stopped working on iPhone 12 - no barcode recognition
- Cannot scan from photos
- Fails to read unclear or damaged QR codes
- Data matrix format not supported
- Inconsistent app name across platforms (iPhone vs App Store)
Requested features
5 requests- Zoom functionality for better scanning
- Integrated search option within app
- Data matrix code support
- Scan history/log feature
- Ability to delay browser opening after scan
In-app purchases
Power Scanner
No in-app purchases
Code Scanner QR Barcode Reader
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Code Scanner Pro$1.997 Days
- Monthly$2.991 Month
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- Code Scanner Pro$3.991 Month
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Lifetime$24.99
- Lifetime$29.99
- Lifetime$59.99
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