Comparison

Fancy QR vs QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan

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

Head to head
About

Fancy QR

Design unique and branded QR codes with customizable colors, shapes, and logos. Generate artistic QR codes using AI or create standard types like URLs, WiFi, and contact cards. Includes a built-in scanner and analytics for business use.

Highlights
  • Customizable dot shapes and eye patterns
  • Gradient colors and logo integration
  • AI-generated artistic QR codes
  • Support for all QR code types
  • Dynamic QR codes with updateable content
  • Scan analytics and high-resolution export
  • Built-in QR code scanner
Features
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Make QR codes that look like your brand designed them — in seconds. Fancy QR turns plain black-and-white codes into branded, scannable art. Pick your colors, shapes, and gradients, drop in your logo, or let AI generate a unique artistic QR from a text prompt. Every code stays fully scannable. Built for creators, freelancers, and small businesses who care how their brand looks. DESIGN YOUR WAY • 8 dot shapes — circle, star, diamond, and more • 8 eye patterns — leaf, teardrop, shield, fireball • Multi-stop gradients with up to 5 color stops • Independent eye and pupil shapes • Photo fills for background or pixels • Glow, drop shadow, grain, and vignette effects • Frames with a custom call-to-action • Ready-made templates so you can start fast AI ART QR CODES Type a style prompt — "Japanese garden in watercolor" — and get a QR that doubles as art. Always scannable. EVERY QR TYPE URL, text, WiFi, contact card (vCard), email, SMS, and phone. One tap to create, one tap to share. BUILT FOR BUSINESS • Brand presets — save colors, logo, and style • Digital business cards • Batch generation from CSV • Dynamic QR codes you can update after printing • Scan analytics so you know what works • High-resolution export up to 4096px SCAN & READ Built-in scanner reads any QR or barcode instantly. Full history in one place. PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. No account required. Download Fancy QR and make every code worth a second look. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://BigBalli.com/privacy

About

QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan

Instantly scan and create custom QR codes for various purposes like WiFi, contacts, and links. Save and share your codes easily with a complete history and export options. Designed for simplicity with no account or data collection required.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning
  • Create custom QR codes with color customization
  • Scan from camera or photo library
  • Built-in flashlight for low light
  • Complete scan history
  • Export codes as images or PDF
  • Share directly to any app
Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in seconds — completely FREE with no ads interrupting your experience! QR Code Reader & Barcode Scan is your all-in-one solution for scanning AND creating beautiful, custom QR codes. Whether you're connecting to WiFi, saving contacts, or sharing links, we make it instant and effortless. SCAN EVERYTHING - Lightning-fast QR code and barcode scanning - Works with WiFi codes, vCards, URLs, email, text, and more - Scan directly from your camera or photo library - Built-in flashlight for scanning in low light CREATE CUSTOM QR CODES - Generate QR codes for WiFi, contacts, websites, messages, and email - Customize colors to match your brand or style - Professional-quality output every time SAVE & SHARE WITH EASE - Complete scan history — never lose an important code - Export as high-quality images or PDF - Share directly to any app with one tap BUILT FOR SIMPLICITY No confusing menus. No account required. No data collection. Just point your camera and go. Perfect for: → Connecting to WiFi networks instantly → Saving contact information from business cards → Accessing restaurant menus → Organizing event tickets and boarding passes → Marketing and promotional materials Download now and see why thousands choose QR Code Reader for fast, reliable scanning! Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: https://www.doganaltinbas.com/qare-qr-code-studio/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fancy QR2 screens
QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan at 5.0 against Fancy QR's 3.1. QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). Fancy QR's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Fancy QR sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fancy QR has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fancy QR ships an update fortnightly, QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fancy QR versus QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFancy QRQR Code Reader・Barcode Scan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBigBalli Consulting llcDogan Altinbas

Customer experience

Fancy QR

All ratings17 ratings
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative52.4%

QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Fancy QR

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Business Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Business Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • AI 5 Credits$0.99
  • AI 25 Credits$3.99
  • AI 100 Credits$12.99
Show 1 more
  • Lifetime$79.99
3 purchases

QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan

Subscriptions3
  • Unlimited access$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Fancy QR free?
Fancy QR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan free?
QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fancy QR or QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan?
QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan is rated higher. Fancy QR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Fancy QR or QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan have ads?
Neither Fancy QR nor QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fancy QR or QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan?
Fancy QR ships an update fortnightly, and QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan every 3 days. Most recently, Fancy QR was updated on November 1, 2026 and QR Code Reader・Barcode Scan on October 30, 2026.

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