Comparison

QR Barcode Generator Scanner vs Regula Document Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR Barcode Generator Scanner

Easily scan and create custom QR and barcodes with your device's camera. Generate codes for various data types, customize their appearance, and manage your scan history. Share your creations with others.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes in real-time
  • Generate custom QR codes for various data types
  • Customize barcode appearance (shapes, colors, borders)
  • Organize and manage scanned barcodes
  • Scan barcodes from photos in gallery
  • Share created barcodes
Features
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Introducing QR Barcode Scanner Creator, your ultimate tool for managing all things barcode-related. Imagine a world where creating, scanning, and tracking barcodes is as simple as tapping your screen—well, with our mobile app, that world is your reality. Designed for both casual users and businesses alike, this app lets you scan QR codes and normal barcodes in real time using your device's camera. Whether you're checking prices while shopping, joining a Wi-Fi network, or connecting with new contacts, this app streamlines it all, right from the palm of your hand. But QR Barcode Scanner Creator doesn't stop at scanning—oh no, it allows you to become the creator of your own custom QR barcodes. Generate codes for Plain Text, Email, Location, Number, Phone, SMS, Website, WIFI, FaceTime, FaceTime Audio, and even WhatsApp. Want to add a personal touch? You can customize the appearance of your QR barcodes, choosing from different shapes, colours, and borders to create a barcode that’s uniquely yours. Now, sharing your contact details or connecting to your Wi-Fi becomes not just practical, but stylish, too! Features - Scan bar codes - Make bar-codes - Add custom appearance to barcodes, such as colours (colors), borders, backgrounds and styles for the barcode appearance - Share barcodes with anyone Take a look at the extensive range of barcode types supported when scanning with QR Barcode Scanner Creator: - Aztec - Codabar - Code 128 - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - Data Matrix - EAN 13 - EAN 8 - GS1 Data Bar - GS1 Data Bar Expanded - GS1 Data Bar Limited - Interleaved 2 of 5 - ITF14 - MicroPDF417 - MicroQR - PDF 417 - QR (Quick Response) - UPC-E Keep all your scans organized and at your fingertips. QR Barcode Scanner Creator allows you to keep track of all scanned barcodes, providing an easy and efficient way to access and manage your previous scans. Plus, finding QR barcodes from photos in your gallery is a breeze—no more endless scrolling. Even better, if you find a QR barcode that you love, you can recreate it, customize its appearance to your liking, and share it with friends and family. It's social, functional, and downright fun. Ready to transform your mobile device into a powerful QR and barcode command center? Download QR Barcode Scanner Creator today, and step into a new world of convenience, organization, and creativity. It’s time to scan, create, and share like never before. Don't wait—take action now and make life just that much easier! --- QR Barcode Scanner Creator contains an optional yearly and monthly subscription. A subset of features is included without subscribing. Features such as (but not limited to) creating barcodes, customising the barcode appearance is available in a limited capacity without a active subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions and trials renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to expiry of the current period. To turn off auto-renew, and/or to manage your subscription, visit your iTunes/App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://azzoor.com/barcode-scanner-terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://azzoor.com/barcode-scanner-privacy-policy/ --- If you have any questions, feedback or feature requests please send them to me via support@bronron.com. I’m a lone developer working on this app and all feedback is welcome.

About

Regula Document Reader

Automatically read and verify various identity documents using your device's camera or gallery. It supports OCR, MRZ, RFID chips, and barcodes for rapid, secure, and offline data extraction and validation.

Highlights
  • Automatic document type recognition
  • OCR for visual zone and 70+ languages
  • MRZ reading and parsing (ICAO 9303, ISO 18013)
  • RFID chip data reading (ePassports, eIDs)
  • 1D and 2D barcode reading and parsing
  • Face matching and liveness check
  • Offline data processing
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Recognize document type, perform OCR, read MRZ, RFID chip and barcode data and verify all kinds of identity documents automatically on your device. Take images using the device camera or select images from the gallery. Rapid, reliable, secure. Offline processing. No data leaves your device. Whether it is an ICAO 9303 travel document with the MRZ, like a passport, ID card, visa, or a non-ICAO non-machine readable document, like a driver's license, vehicle registration certificate or work permit - you can read and verify its data in an instant. Position a document in front of the camera and make sure it fully fits in the frame. Lighting conditions do matter - try to get more light but avoid glare and shadow. The document will be detected, cropped and recognized. Graphic and text fields will be extracted, parsed and verified automatically. Features and Benefits: Documents supported and OCR: - Automatic document type recognition - no need to select a country, document type and series manually - 10K+ documents from more than 248 countries/territories supported - OCR of the visual zone based on document templates included in the database - OCR supports 70+ languages, including Latin, Cyrillic, Hebrew, Greek and other alphabets - Automatic splitting of text into separate fields (e.g., dividing an address into a postal code, country, state, etc.) MRZ: - ICAO 9303: TD1, TD2, TD3 machine-readable documents and visas supported - ISO 18013: driver's licenses supported - Parsing MRZ lines into separate fields - Custom / non-standard MRZ formats supported - Any MRZ position supported: horizontal, vertical, inclined, upside down, etc. - Decoding ISO codes into country and nationality names - Transliterating names into national characters RFID (using NFC, if present): - Read data from ePassport, eID and eDL electronic contactless chip - BAC, PACE, EAC, SAC support - Automatic Chip Authentication v1 and v2, Terminal Authentication v1 and v2, Active Authentication, Passive Authentication - Full compliance with ICAO 9303, ISO 18013, BSI TR-03105 Part 5.1, 5.2 Barcodes: - 1D and 2D barcode reading and automatic parsing barcode data into text fields using document template specifications (PDF417, QR, Aztec) - AAMWA data format support in PDF417 codes (for US and Canadian driver's licenses and IDs) - IATA bar-coded boarding passes supported Images: - Cropping a document from an image and correcting any distortions - Cropping graphic fields (photo, signature) based on templates Verification: - Verification of check digits, ISO codes - Validation of dates, document number format, barcode data format - Age check - Cross-comparison of visual zone text fields vs MRZ vs barcode data - Multi-page document support Face matching: - Matching document portrait vs live image Face capture with quality assessment: - Automatically capturing a user's facial image Liveness check: - Verifying that a face presented to a mobile device is a live human being Other important features: - On-device computations only, no need for a network connection - Security & Privacy: all your personal data remains on your device - High performance with high accuracy - Fully automatic processing - Working with a live video stream or saved images - Different scenarios for required functionality - Portrait and landscape modes support for better camera experience SDK: - SDK with all the functionality available for developers; it is easy to integrate into any application - SDK is configurable to include only the required functionality for optimal application size SDK is available for purchase separately Please contact us if you have any questions, issues or suggestions E-mail: support@regulaforensics.com Web: regulaforensics.com

Screenshots

QR Barcode Generator Scanner4 screens
Regula Document Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Regula Document Reader at none against QR Barcode Generator Scanner's 3. Regula Document Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 41%). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. QR Barcode Generator Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Regula Document Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for QR Barcode Generator Scanner against 4.7 for Regula Document Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Regula Document Reader has 1.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of QR Barcode Generator Scanner's written reviews are positive against 67% of Regula Document Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Barcode Generator Scanner ships an update every 4 months, Regula Document Reader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QR Barcode Generator Scanner versus Regula Document Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Barcode Generator ScannerRegula Document Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings171.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB240 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron F StephensonRegula Forensics, Inc

Customer experience

QR Barcode Generator Scanner

All ratings17 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative54.1%

Regula Document Reader

All ratings1,396 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Barcode Generator Scanner

Subscriptions3
  • Pro (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Pro (1 Month)3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro (1 Year)$9.991 Year
None

Regula Document Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Barcode Generator Scanner free?
QR Barcode Generator Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Regula Document Reader free?
Regula Document Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR Barcode Generator Scanner or Regula Document Reader?
Regula Document Reader is rated higher. QR Barcode Generator Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Regula Document Reader averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.
Do QR Barcode Generator Scanner or Regula Document Reader have ads?
QR Barcode Generator Scanner shows ads; Regula Document Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, QR Barcode Generator Scanner or Regula Document Reader?
QR Barcode Generator Scanner ships an update every 4 months, and Regula Document Reader every 6 weeks. Most recently, QR Barcode Generator Scanner was updated on October 12, 2026 and Regula Document Reader on October 13, 2026.

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