Comparison

Barcode Scanners vs QRCode Barcode

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scan over 30 barcode types
  • QR code scanning
  • UPC scanning
  • Data Matrix scanning
  • GS1 code parsing
  • Driver's license data parsing
Features
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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.

About

QRCode Barcode

Easily read and create QR Codes and barcodes of various types. Scan quickly with autofocus, open links, send emails, or save text. Generate codes from contacts or custom text, and even display them on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Scan QR Codes and barcodes
  • Create QR Codes from contacts
  • Create QR Codes from text
  • Open links and send emails from scans
  • Save scanned text or created codes
  • Display QR Codes on Apple Watch
Features
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Scan QR Codes and barcodes in seconds. Scan codes from photos, use continuous scanning, search your history, export it as CSV, and create QR Codes—all in one app. Show the QR Codes you create on Apple Watch too, so membership cards and check-in codes are ready without taking out your iPhone. Choose an error-correction level. On iOS 26 or later, customize QR Codes with rounded styling and color, and choose an Apple Watch display that prioritizes reliable scanning. 【Scanning】 ・Automatically recognizes QR Code, Micro QR, and common barcode formats ・Scan by simply pointing the camera ・Read QR Codes from photos and screenshots ・Continuously scan multiple codes ・Autofocus and tap to focus ・Open scanned URLs, make calls, and send email ・Add contacts; copy and share text ・Search your scan history ・Export history as a CSV file 【Creating QR Codes】 ・Create from a URL, message, or any text ・Create from contacts on your iPhone ・Keep created QR Codes updated when contact details change ・Save as an image, share, and print ・Display on Apple Watch 【Great for】 ・Reading a QR Code from a photo or computer screen ・Recording multiple codes with continuous scanning ・Managing scan history in CSV ・Sharing a URL or contact with a QR Code ・Displaying a membership card or check-in code on Apple Watch No account required. Start scanning and creating right away. URL scheme: qrcodebarcode:// Supports Dynamic Type. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanners4 screens
QRCode Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Scanners at none against QRCode Barcode's shown. Barcode Scanners also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 69%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Barcode Scanners against 4.6 for QRCode Barcode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 810 and 796 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Barcode Scanners's written reviews are positive against 69% of QRCode Barcode's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanners ships an update every 5 months, QRCode Barcode every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Scanners versus QRCode Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode ScannersQRCode Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (810 ratings) — better4.6 (796 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better69.2% of reviews
Number of ratings810 — better796
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCognex CorporationClimb App

Customer experience

Barcode Scanners

All ratings808 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews188 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.5%

QRCode Barcode

All ratings796 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

Barcode Scanners

From 810 App Store ratings

What 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

QRCode Barcode

From 796 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💰 Completely free with no hidden paywalls
  • 📱 Supports multiple barcode/QR/Data Matrix formats
  • 💾 Ample storage for scanning history
  • 📤 Export scan history to CSV
  • 🎯 Simple and easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Watch app shows error code WCErrorDomain 7004
  • 🐛 Inconsistent scanning performance for some users
  • 🐛 Watch app fails to display created codes
  • ❌ Misleading free claims (according to some users)
  • 🔧 Limited code management organization

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

QRCode Barcode

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Watch app crashes with error WCErrorDomain code=7004 on launch
  • Watch app does not display codes created on iPhone
  • Unable to delete accidentally created codes
  • Three-scan limit before requiring payment (disputed claim)
  • App malfunction on certain QR/barcode types

Requested features

4 requests
  • Folder/organization system for managing scan history
  • Create codes from photos
  • Create codes from notes app
  • Better watch app integration

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanners

No in-app purchases

None

QRCode Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanners free?
Barcode Scanners is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRCode Barcode free?
QRCode Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanners or QRCode Barcode?
Barcode Scanners is rated higher. Barcode Scanners averages 4.6 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while QRCode Barcode averages 4.6 from 796 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanners or QRCode Barcode have ads?
QRCode Barcode shows ads; Barcode Scanners does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanners or QRCode Barcode?
Barcode Scanners ships an update every 5 months, and QRCode Barcode every 4 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanners was updated on September 27, 2026 and QRCode Barcode on September 26, 2026.

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