Comparison

Power Barcode Scanner vs QR Code Reader

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

Head to head
About

Power Barcode Scanner

This app functions as a powerful barcode and QR code scanner, generator, and inventory management tool. It supports batch scanning, data entry, and sticker printing, transforming your device into a mobile scanner for various business needs.

Highlights
  • Batch barcode/QR code scanning
  • Barcode and QR code generation
  • Data entry for scanned items
  • Inventory and warehouse management
  • Sticker printing for barcodes/QR codes
  • Cloud data backup (subscription)
Features
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Power Barcode is a super powerful barcode scanner and QR code scanner. The batch scanning feature helps you continuously scan a batch of barcodes/ QR codes and export them. The advanced Crosshair in screen center helps you identify the right barcode/QR code during scanning. The copy/export feature helps you export scanned barcode as text or excel file. Also, it is a barcode generator and QR code generator. Save generated barcodes and QR code images to Photos or export for print. The data entry feature helps you input custom information for a scanned barcode, such as quantity, product properties, customer name, tracking code, part-numbers. The inventory management application helps you do inventory management, warehouse management, assets management. The sticker print features helps you print barcodes and QR codes stickers with A4 paper printer. No need to buy a sticker printer, saves a lot :-). There are more features in this barcode solution app. Try it and you will love it. [Supported code type] • QR code • Code 128 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-E • Aztec • PDF 417 • ITF-14 • Data Matrix • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Code 93 • Code 39 Power Barcode makes iPhone/iPad into a smart mobile scanner, which can be used to scan a variety of applications anytime, anywhere. People from different areas are use Power Barcode to improve their work efficiency every day. * Shops and supermarkets are using it to manage purchases, sales and inventory. * Production companies are using it to manage production, manage inventory, product traceability, and logistics tracking. * Agricultural food companies are using it to manage the traceability of green products. * The courier is using it to manage goods distribution and inventory management. * Micro-business entrepreneurs are using it to manage orders and shipments. * Accountant is using it to batch scan and register invoices and reimbursement forms. We are proud of serving so many people every day. [Contact us] Numob Technologies Email: support@numob.com [Subscriptions & Price] You can use this App for free. We also provide subscription Edition to offer advanced features, such as cloud data backup, team collaboration, enterprise custom apps. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. If you turn off the auto-renew, you can still keep all your data on the device. [Terms & Policy] Terms of use: https://www.numob.com/#/terms-of-use/ Privacy policy: https://www.numob.com/#/privacy-policy/

About

QR Code Reader

Easily scan barcodes and QR codes containing URLs, contact details, emails, and more. This app also allows you to generate your own QR codes quickly and efficiently. Share scanned information via email or social media.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes
  • Real-time scanning
  • Share scanned data
  • Automatic detection
Features
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This app support both barcodes and QR codes, which encode URLs, contact details, emails, or any kind of data. You can also easily generate your own QR code. Fast and efficient. The application opens instantly in real-time scanning mode. Features -Automatically detect and scan. Just aim and keep still -Share using email, Facebook, Twitter, etc... 1.After your initial subscription commitment period, and again after any subsequent subscription period, your subscription will automatically continue for an additional equivalent period, at the price you agreed to when subscribing. 2.If you want to change or terminate your subscription, you will need follow the instructions to terminate or cancel your subscription.If you terminate or cancel your subscription, you may use your subscription until the end of your then-current subscription term, and your subscription will not be renewed after your then-current term expires. 3.If you purchase an auto-recurring periodic subscription through an in app purchase, your Payment Method will continue to be billed for the subscription until you cancel. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVFpPT2NpRnN0b0Zu Terms of use:https://www.lofter.com/lpost/2039f20f_2b42dd9f4

Screenshots

Power Barcode Scanner4 screens
QR Code Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Power Barcode Scanner at 4.8 against QR Code Reader's 3.9. Power Barcode Scanner also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and ads (none vs shown). QR Code Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Power Barcode Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year and QR Code Reader sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Power Barcode Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Power Barcode Scanner has 103 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Power Barcode Scanner's written reviews are positive against 30% of QR Code Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, QR Code Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Power Barcode Scanner versus QR Code Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPower Barcode ScannerQR Code Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (103 ratings) — better3.9 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews — better30.4% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB75 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIrvinesoft Inc皓 季

Customer experience

Power Barcode Scanner

All ratings103 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative28.6%

QR Code Reader

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative65.2%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Power Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Edition (1 Year)$39.991 Year
  • Personal Premium Edition$57.991 Year
  • Small Team Edition (1 Year)$59.991 Year
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  • Team Edition (1 Year)$69.991 Year
  • Team Premium Edition$109.991 Year
  • Business Edition (1 Year)$139.991 Year
  • Enterprise Edition (1 Year)$209.991 Year
  • Enterprise Premium Edition$309.991 Year
5 purchases

QR Code Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly member3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weekly member Deals7 Days trial$7.497 Days
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  • Quarterly member3 Days trial$9.993 Months
One-time1
  • Annual membership$9.99

Questions

Is Power Barcode Scanner free?
Power Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader free?
QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Power Barcode Scanner or QR Code Reader?
Power Barcode Scanner is rated higher. Power Barcode Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 3.9 from 14 ratings.
Do Power Barcode Scanner or QR Code Reader have ads?
QR Code Reader shows ads; Power Barcode Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Power Barcode Scanner or QR Code Reader?
Power Barcode Scanner ships an update every 5 days, and QR Code Reader monthly. Most recently, Power Barcode Scanner was updated on October 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 29, 2026.

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