Barcode Scanners vs QR & Barcode
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.
QR & Barcode
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바코드 & QR 스캐너 — 빠르고 정확한 코드 인식 카메라를 코드에 갖다 대기만 하면 자동으로 인식되는 직관적인 스캐너 앱입니다. [ 주요 기능 ] 자동 인식 카메라를 향하는 순간 코드를 자동 감지합니다. 버튼을 누를 필요가 없습니다. 시각 및 청각 피드백 인식 성공 시 화면에 초록색 인식 라인이 표시되고, 경쾌한 알림음이 재생되어 정확히 스캔되었는지 바로 알 수 있습니다. 바코드 종류 표시 QR 코드인지, EAN-13 바코드인지, Code128인지 결과 화면에서 바로 확인할 수 있습니다. URL 자동 감지 스캔 결과가 웹 주소인 경우 브라우저로 바로 열 수 있습니다. 플래시 지원 어두운 환경에서도 플래시를 켜고 스캔할 수 있습니다. [ 지원 코드 형식 13가지 ] QR 코드 / EAN-13 / EAN-8 / UPC-A / UPC-E / Code 128 / Code 39 / Code 93 / ITF-14 / Codabar / PDF417 / Aztec / Data Matrix [ 이런 분께 추천 ] 상품 바코드를 자주 확인하는 분 QR 코드 링크를 빠르게 열고 싶은 분 업무에서 바코드를 자주 스캔하는 분 창고 및 재고 관리가 필요한 분
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Scanners at none against QR & Barcode's shown. Barcode Scanners also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). QR & Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Barcode Scanners ships an update every 5 months, QR & Barcode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Scanners | QR & Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (810 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 810 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cognex Corporation | INSEOK CHOI |
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
QR & Barcode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Barcode Scanners
No in-app purchases
QR & Barcode
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Barcode Scanners free?
Is QR & Barcode free?
Do Barcode Scanners or QR & Barcode have ads?
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanners or QR & Barcode?
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