Barcode Notes vs QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barcode Notes
Scan and manage barcodes and QR codes with your mobile device. Supports various code types, allows content copying, and export to files. Real-time transmission to computers is also possible.
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Content management
- Support for multiple barcode types
- Code content copy
- Export to file
- Real-time computer transmission
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Easy to use, without advertising Use mobile phone for barcode and Qr code scanning, content management Support multiple types of barcode and Qr code Supports code content copy and export to file The code content can be transmitted to the computer in real time by the Emulstick Bluetooth Dongle
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner
Scan various types of barcodes and 2D codes with this utility. It also allows for batch generation and export of codes in photo or PDF formats.
- Barcode scanning
- 2D code scanning
- Batch code generation
- Batch photo export
- Batch PDF export
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This is a bar code, two-dimensional code scanner, can identify different types of barcode two-dimensional code. Supports batch generation of barcode two-dimensional code, supports batch export of photos and PDF format.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner at 100% against Barcode Notes's 0%. QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Barcode Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barcode Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barcode Notes ships an update every 5 months, QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 6, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barcode Notes | QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shanghai Xuanhua Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. | 玉燕 曾 |
Customer experience
Barcode Notes
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner
In-app purchases
Barcode Notes
No in-app purchases
QR Code Reader.Barcode Scanner
- Forever vip$4.99
Questions
Is Barcode Notes free?
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