Comparison

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder vs QR Barcode Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder

This application extracts barcode and MRZ information from camera feeds or images. It's a free tool demonstrating advanced scanning capabilities for various industries, offering features like batch scanning and real-time highlighting.

Highlights
  • Extract barcode & MRZ data
  • Scan from camera or image files
  • Batch multi-barcode scanning
  • Real-time AR scanning modes
  • Direct Part Marking (DPM) support
  • Export results to CSV
  • OCR for MRZ codes
Features
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Barcode Scanner by barKoder allows you to extract barcode & MRZ information from camera video stream or image files. It is a completely free application developed for various uses be that in retail, logistics, warehousing, healthcare and any other industry where barcodes are implemented. The Barcode Scanner by barKoder app is essentially a demo of the capabilities of the barKoder barcode scanner SDK in terms of performance & features. Integrating the barKoder Barcode Scanner SDK into your Enterprise or Consumer mobile app will instantly transform your user's smartphones & tablets into rugged barcode scanning devices without the need to procure & maintain expensive hardware devices with a short life span. It is the most advances software-based barcode scanning library on the market by a significant margin, promoting the BYOD concept. Key Features: - MatrixSight®: Ultimate algorithm for recognizing QR Code and Data Matrix barcodes missing any & all of its key elements - Segment Decoding® Technique: Scanning engine for deformed, misshapen or otherwise altered 1D barcodes - PDF417-LineSight®: Recognizes PDF417 barcodes without start & stop patterns, start & stop row indicators and even entire data columns - Batch MultiScan: Scanning of multiple barcodes from a single image - Special AR modes: Highlights scanned barcode in real time on your screen along with their results and even choose which barcodes out of many you want to be scanned! - DPM Mode: Expert reading of Data Matrix barcodes & QR Codes engraved via Direct Part Marking techniques - Best in class VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) barcode scanning engine - DeBlur Mode: Recognition of severely blurred EAN & UPC Codes - Industry's most advanced DotCode reading API - Support for decoding & parsing of US Driver's Licenses, South African Driver's Licenses and GS1 issued barcodes - OCR (Optical Code Recognition) engine for capturing the data within MRZ codes found on passports, ID's and visas - Extremely user-friendly settings - No annoying ads and in-app purchases - Export your results to .csv or send to webhook - SDK available for native iOS, Web, Flutter, Xamarin, .NET Maui, Capacitor, React Native, Cordova, NativeScript, Windows, C#, Python & Linux powered apps Support for scanning of all major barcode types: - 1D: Codabar, Code 11, Code 25 (Standard/Industrial 2 of 5), Code 32 (Italian Pharmacode), Code 39 (including Code 39 extended), Code 93, Code 128, COOP 2 of 5, Datalogic 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, IATA 2 of 5, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Matrix 2 of 5, MSI Plessey, Telepen, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPC-E1 - 2D: Aztec Code & Aztec Compact, Data Matrix, DotCode, MaxiCode, PDF417 (including Micro PDF417), QR Code (including Micro QR Code) You can use the free trial program available via https://barkoder.com/register to kickstart your integration and evaluation at your convenience!

About

QR Barcode Scanner

Effortlessly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for various online services and personal use. Organize your codes into collections, create custom codes for Wi-Fi or VCards, and manage your scan history across devices. Includes a business scanner mode for inventory management.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Generate QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, VCards
  • Organize codes into collections
  • Business scanner mode for inventory
  • Unlimited scan history with iCloud sync
  • Camera and photo library scanning
Features
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Discover the world around you with Scanful, the ultimate QR code scanner and generator app. Effortlessly scan any QR code or barcode to access detailed information from popular online services like Amazon, eBay, and Google—all for free! Easily create and share QR codes for URLs, WiFi connections, events, VCards, and more. Manage complex inventory with the business scanner mode and additional features. With Scanful, you can: - Widget: Easily view your QR codes with the convenient widget feature. - Collections: Organize and manage your saved QR codes into collections. - Camera and Photo Scan: Detect and scan QR codes using your device's camera or photo library. - Visualized Code Renderer: Display and interact with your saved QR codes in a visually engaging way. - Scan, create, share, and manage your own QR codes with advanced native scanning technology for fast results. Supported formats include QR code, EAN 13, EAN 8, UPC-A, UPC-E, - - Code 128, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, DataBar, and more. - Obtain specific information by adding custom websites to the barcode search, such as your preferred shopping sites. - Manage unlimited scan history, synchronized via iCloud across all your devices. - Utilize Scanful for product inventory and quality assurance in your small business. - Share content directly from apps as QR codes, such as generating a QR code from Safari to share a website URL. - Display your favorite QR codes, such as your personal WiFi hotspot or VCard. And much more! For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/scanful Terms of use https://indiegoodies.com/authenticator/scanful Privacy policy https://indiegoodies.com/authenticator/scanful

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder3 screens
QR Barcode Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Scanner by BarKoder at none against QR Barcode Scanner's 3. Barcode Scanner by BarKoder also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). QR Barcode Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. QR Barcode Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Barcode Scanner by BarKoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Barcode Scanner has 30 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Barcode Scanner by BarKoder's written reviews are positive against 67% of QR Barcode Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder ships an update every 2 months, QR Barcode Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder versus QR Barcode Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner by BarKoderQR Barcode Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings230 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaceholder LTD EOODKhuong Pham

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR Barcode Scanner

All ratings29 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner by BarKoder

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

QR Barcode Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner by BarKoder free?
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Barcode Scanner free?
QR Barcode Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner by BarKoder or QR Barcode Scanner?
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder is rated higher. Barcode Scanner by BarKoder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QR Barcode Scanner averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do Barcode Scanner by BarKoder or QR Barcode Scanner have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner by BarKoder nor QR Barcode Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner by BarKoder or QR Barcode Scanner?
Barcode Scanner by BarKoder ships an update every 2 months, and QR Barcode Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner by BarKoder was updated on August 12, 2026 and QR Barcode Scanner on July 6, 2026.

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