Comparison

Power Scanner vs Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning (UPC, EAN, ISBN)
  • Product price and detail search
  • Read buyer reviews
  • Share product links
  • Auto-detect scanning mode
Features
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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!

About

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

Scan and generate barcodes and QR codes with ease. This app supports batch operations, inventory management, and exporting data in various formats. Create custom codes and manage your scanned history efficiently.

Highlights
  • Fast barcode and QR code scanning
  • Batch scanning and generation
  • Inventory management and counting
  • Store and manage scanned codes
  • Create custom barcodes/QR codes
  • Export data to PDF and Excel
Features
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The barcode scanner automatically focuses on scanning codes, with fast recognition speed and fast scanning of various barcodes and QR codes; Support batch scanning and generation of barcodes and QR codes, and export them in PDF and Excel formats, Convenient inventory management, automatic counting, and a great tool for inventorying items; Make your barcode scanning easy and enjoyable from now on. Functional features: 1. Store and manage all scanned barcodes, making it easy for you to search and backup; 2. Create and generate barcodes and QR codes with just one click, and support DIY style modification to create exquisite barcodes/QR codes; 3. Support batch generation of barcodes and QR codes, quickly exporting them to image and PDF formats for easy printing; 4. Automatically generate historical scans and generate list records, and support filtering and exporting Excel functions for easy searching and data processing; 【 VIP Member Subscription Instructions 】 You can subscribe to receive membership benefits for the barcode scanner app. Once the purchase is confirmed, the payment will be directly deducted from the iTunes account During the subscription period, you can try out all benefits Subscription will automatically renew for the same price and period (month) as before, unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period The renewal fee will be deducted from your account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period based on the period you have selected After purchase, users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in their account settings. During the valid subscription period, the current subscription cannot be cancelled You can unsubscribe during the free trial period through the subscription settings of your iTunes account. Please make sure to complete it 24 hours before the subscription ends to avoid being charged. For more information, please go to: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 “ You can turn off automatic renewal through iTunes account settings, but you cannot cancel the current subscription during the valid subscription period. Any unused parts during the free trial period will be invalidated after the trial period expires. Please refer to the following link for service terms and privacy policy: Privacy Policy: https://www.ezcodes.cn/agreement/app_privacy_hw.html Terms of Use: https://www.ezcodes.cn/agreement/app_agreement_hw.html

Screenshots

Power Scanner3 screens
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro at 3.0 against Power Scanner's 1.5. Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Power Scanner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Power Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Power Scanner's written reviews are positive against 60% of Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Scanner ships an update every 7 months, Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Power Scanner versus Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower ScannerBarcode & QR Code Scanners Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (4 ratings)3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer春霞 陈Wuhan Yima Network Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Power Scanner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive52.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.4%

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

Power Scanner

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • 包季会员$4.993 Months
  • 包半年会员$9.996 Months
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  • Yearly Subscription$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • 永久VIP$89.99

Questions

Is Power Scanner free?
Power Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro free?
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Scanner or Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro?
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro is rated higher. Power Scanner averages 1.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Power Scanner or Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro have ads?
Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro shows ads; Power Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Power Scanner or Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro?
Power Scanner ships an update every 7 months, and Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Power Scanner was updated on September 17, 2026 and Barcode & QR Code Scanners Pro on July 31, 2026.

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