Comparison

Quick Scan vs Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Quick Scan

Easily scan and generate QR codes for various data types like text, URLs, and contacts. Save scanned content and generated codes, with all history automatically logged for later use or deletion.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Save scanned content
  • Auto-save history
  • Erase history data
  • Generate for text, URL, contacts
Features
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Quick Scan application is easy to scan and generate QR (Quick response) codes. Scan, save and use any information by QR Code. Features: *The scanned content of the code could be copied and used later. *The scanned results are auto saved in the history along with the date. *Any data in the history could be erased later. *Provisions to generate QR code for plain text, url, number and contacts saved in your iPhone. *Generated QR codes could be saved in the photo.

About

Barcode

Easily scan and generate QR codes and barcodes. This app decodes various types of information, including text, URLs, contacts, and Wi-Fi credentials. It also allows you to create custom QR codes for sharing and saving.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes
  • Decode text, URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi
  • Save and share generated codes
  • View product information
  • Offline scanning support
  • Scan history management
Features
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The best QR code reader & barcode scanner QR code reader & barcode scanner: Read qr code, scan barcode, QR code generator including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location QR code reader is the best scan QR code application, the fastest. It is both QR code scanner, QR code generator and barcode scanner. QRcode reader is designed to decode (scan code) and encode (create QR) information, The barcode scanner app can scan and read all QR code types including text, URL, ISBN, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi and many other formats. Never been deciphered so easily. Just with your cell phone, you can read the information behind the square barcode / QRcode quickly in just seconds. QRcode reader application is really easy to use it. Open the application -> Scan -> point the camera to QR code or bar code that you want to scan, QRcode Reader will automatically recognize any QRcode. When scanning the QR, if the code contains a URL, you can open browser to the site by press browser button. If the code contains only text, you can instantly see. QR code generator application can generate QR code types and allows you to save, share code you just created. The barcode scanner is best supported for your devices. Enjoy all the benefits of scanning QR codes /barcode everytime, everywhere. Features of QR code reader - Easily scan QR code and generate code - Powerful QR decode speed - QRcode generator allow you to encrypt personal information, create codes for messages, wifi, phone numbers, location and share with friends. - Generate QR code for a piece of text, a web link - Create QR code for the message you want to send to your friends or relatives - Generate code for the directions map where you will go and share it with everyone. - Create QR from contacts or bookmarks for your friend to scan it on their device - Barcode Scanner allows you to view detailed product information by QRcode at stores, supermarkets, ... - QRcode scanner does not need Internet connection to scan QR code/ barcode - The QR code generator can saves and shares code you just encrypted - Save QR history, filter support and search your QR scan history QR code scanner is widely used to decode QR/barcode such as ISBN, EAN, UPC, matrix data and other codes. QR code reader is designed with the permission of the camera. If you are interested in security, this is the application that scans the code you need. It is safe and fully compatible with your devices The barcode scanner is comparable to a professional QRcode reader, QR code reader. QR code scanner is very fast and useful Please give me your feedback to improve the app in next vertion!

Screenshots

Quick Scan4 screens
Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Scan at 5.0 against Barcode's 4.2. Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (535 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Scan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barcode has 535 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, Barcode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quick Scan versus Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ScanBarcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (535 ratings)
Positive reviews—65.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1535 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer农 葛Huy Nguyen Dang

Customer experience

Quick Scan

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

Barcode

All ratings535 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral6.2%
Negative28.4%

Bugs and requests

Quick Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barcode

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

Quick Scan

No in-app purchases

None

Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Scan free?
Quick Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode free?
Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quick Scan or Barcode?
Quick Scan is rated higher. Quick Scan averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barcode averages 4.2 from 535 ratings.
Do Quick Scan or Barcode have ads?
Both Quick Scan and Barcode show ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Scan or Barcode?
Quick Scan ships an update every 3 months, and Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quick Scan was updated on September 11, 2026 and Barcode on September 21, 2026.

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