Comparison

SAGUA Barcode Reader vs QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

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

Head to head
About

SAGUA Barcode Reader

Features
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An utility for iphone to quickly scan barcode and show the result. You can scan a barcode using custom view and default view. When scanning is successful, the barcode value will be shown on the screen immediately. The supported barcode formats include Code 39 1D, Code93 ID, Code 128 1D, EAN-8 1D, EAN-13 1D, PDF417, UPC-A 1D, UPC-E 1D, and QR Code 2D. If you have any question, please contact michael_xuch@hotmail.com

About

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

Easily scan and generate QR codes and various barcode formats using your device's camera. Automatically navigate to web links embedded in QR codes or create your own codes to share via social media and messaging apps. Supports flashlight for low-light scanning.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate custom QR codes and barcodes
  • Automatic web link navigation
  • Social media sharing
  • Flashlight support for low light
  • Supports multiple barcode formats
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The app is designed to generate and read all barcodes supported by QR Code and Barcode. You only need to open the app and scan the barcode with the camera. The app automatically recognizes any QR Code or barcode which are scanned by the camera. You can navigate to a website automatically if the QR Code includes a web page link. You can also create your own QR Code or barcode. You can share the created barcodes with your friends. It shows the list of available apps (Email, Message, Whatsapp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) and shared with the selected application. Reader Support: QRCode, Code_128, Code_93, Code_39,EAN_13, EAN_8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Data Matrix, PDF_417, RSS_14, Maxicod, Rss_expanded, MSI, plessey, imb, all_1D. Generator Support: QRCode,Code_128, Code_39, Code_93, EAN_13, EAN_8, Data Matrix. - Social Media Share - Flashlight support on the dim light environments.

Screenshots

SAGUA Barcode Reader3 screens
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SAGUA Barcode Reader at none against QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's shown. QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAGUA Barcode Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SAGUA Barcode Reader versus QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAGUA Barcode ReaderQR/Barcode Scanner & Generator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChang Hong XuErkan Yayman

In-app purchases

None

SAGUA Barcode Reader

No in-app purchases

None

QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SAGUA Barcode Reader free?
SAGUA Barcode Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator free?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SAGUA Barcode Reader or QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator have ads?
QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator shows ads; SAGUA Barcode Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, SAGUA Barcode Reader or QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator?
SAGUA Barcode Reader ships an update every 4 weeks, and QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator every 6 weeks. Most recently, SAGUA Barcode Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and QR/Barcode Scanner & Generator on November 2, 2026.

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