Barcode Scanners vs Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Scanners
This app offers robust barcode scanning capabilities, supporting over 30 different types including QR, UPC, and Data Matrix. It provides powerful parsing for industry-standard formats like driver's licenses and GS1 codes, simplifying data extraction.
- Scan over 30 barcode types
- QR code scanning
- UPC scanning
- Data Matrix scanning
- GS1 code parsing
- Driver's license data parsing
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Barcode scanning made simple! Use this powerful app to easily scan over 30 different types of barcodes, including QR, UPC, GS1, Data Matrix, PDF417, DotCode, and many others. The Cognex Barcode Scanners application reads all major barcode symbologies, including Aztec Code, Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Interleaved, Industrial, COOP, Matrix and ITF-14), Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, Data Matrix, DotCode, EAN, ISBN, GS1 DataBar, MaxiCode, MSI Plessey, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Postal Codes, QR Code (Micro and Standard), TELEPEN and UPC barcode types, as well as GS1 sub-types like GS1 QR Code, GS1 Data Matrix and GS1-128. The app also provides powerful parsers to examine industry standard formatted barcodes more easily such as AAMVA (US and Canadian Driver’s Licenses), GS1, IUID, Structured Carrier Messages (MaxiCode), and more! To learn more about Cognex's high-speed barcode scanning and computer vision solutions, visit https://www.cognex.com.
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
Easily read and generate QR codes with this straightforward application. It allows for quick scanning of existing codes and the creation of new ones from text or URLs. All scanned and generated codes are conveniently stored in a history for later access.
- QR code reading
- QR code generation
- History management
- Save and share generated codes
- Immediate scanning upon launch
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"QR code reader" is a very easy to read and generate the QR code. --Feature-- 1:Reading of the QR code 2:Generation of the QR code 3:Management of the history 1:Reading of the QR code You can immediately start reading after the application launch. Just reflect a QR code that you want to read on the screen, reading is complete. 2:Generation of the QR code You can create a QR code If you type your favorite characters and URL. you can save it with the text and share friends, family. 3:Management of the history Data generated and read data will look back.You can also easily removed when no longer needed. If the camera does not start, please set the following. [Setting]->[Privacy]->[Camera] It wants to turn ON the setting of the QR code. coding：アプリ開発マン
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code at every 5 weeks against Barcode Scanners's every 5 months. Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 9.0). Barcode Scanners's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanners holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 810 and 2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Barcode Scanners's written reviews are positive against 83% of Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code's.
Barcode Scanners ships an update every 5 months, Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanners | Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (810 ratings) — better | 4.4 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews — better | 82.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 810 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | NAKAYUBI CORPORATION |
Customer experience
Barcode Scanners
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
User reviews
Barcode Scanners
From 810 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning
- 👍 Reliable and easy to use
- 🔒 No data collection
- 💡 Supports wide range of barcode types
- 👍 Excellent parsing and decoding capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Duplicate delay feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Export to CSV not functioning properly
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various purposes
- 🔒 No hidden fees or subscriptions
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or issues
- 💡 Lack of advanced features
- 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
Bugs and requests
Barcode Scanners
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing after iOS 12.3.1 update
- Unable to scan certain barcode types (e.g. GS1 DataMatrix)
- Frozen camera view after initial scan
Requested features
4 requests- Option to disable tips/tooltips on startup
- Batch export/logging of scan history
- Ability to display non-readable characters
- Deeper Shortcuts integration
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Trouble scanning certain QR codes
Requested features
3 requests- Option to save or export scanned QR codes
- Ability to scan multiple QR codes in succession
- Customizable settings or preferences
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanners
No in-app purchases
Free QR Code Reader simply to scan a QR Code
No in-app purchases
Questions
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