Comparison

IoT MQTT Panel Pro vs QR & Barcode Generator Scanner

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

Head to head
About

IoT MQTT Panel Pro

Create DIY smart home projects with a configurable dashboard. Supports MQTT and Websocket protocols with SSL for secure communication. Offers a variety of panels for real-time updates and data visualization.

Highlights
  • Always-on dashboard
  • MQTT & Websocket support
  • SSL secure communication
  • JSON message support
  • Real-time panel updates
  • 250+ customizable icons
  • Dark theme
Features
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With this app you can make DIY Smart Home project in a minute. The configurations are very simple. Well documented FAQ and User Guide are available at application info page. Features: 1. Can run as always on Dashboard. 2. Supports both MQTT (TCP) and Websocket protocol. 3. SSL for secure communication. 4. JSON Support for both subscribe and publish message. 5. Panels subscribe and / or publish the topic automatically, hence get updated in real time. 6. Designed to work with public broker efficiently (using device prefix). 7. Sent and Received timestamp from broker. 8. Material design. 9. Flexible panel width, merge any panels 10. More than 250 icons to customize specific panels. 11. Dark theme for comfortable use in low light. 12. Clone connection, device or panel for effortless configuration 13. Import/Export application configuration for easy share with multiple devices. 14. Re-connects automatically if connection lost. 15. Persist export message for log and graph. Available panels: -Button -Slider -Switch -LED Indicator -Combo Box -Radio Buttons -Multi-State Indicator -Progress -Gauge -Color Picker -Time Picker -Text Input -Text Log -Image -Barcode scanner -Line Graph -Bar Graph -Chart -URI Launcher This list will grow upon feedback from users. Your feedback is much appreciated. If you find any issue please feel free to leave a comment in my blog with steps to reproduce. https://blog.snrlab.in/iot/iot-mqtt-panel-user-guide/

About

QR & Barcode Generator Scanner

Easily scan QR codes and barcodes to access information like website links, contact details, and Wi-Fi credentials. Generate custom QR codes for various purposes, with options for stylish templates and logos. Keep all your scans and creations organized in a simple history.

Highlights
  • Fast QR code scanning
  • Barcode scanning
  • QR code generation
  • Customizable QR code design
  • Scan history
  • Contact and Wi-Fi scanning
Features
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Secure Qr And Barcode Scanner is a fast, simple and convenient QR scanner, QR code reader, barcode scanner and QR code generator for everyday use. Scan QR codes and supported barcodes in seconds, read useful information, create custom QR codes, and keep your scans organized in one easy-to-use app. QR Code Scanner & Reader Use your camera to scan QR codes quickly and access the information stored inside them. Scan website links, URLs, text, contact details, Wi-Fi information and other QR formats. Scan codes on products, posters, menus, packages, business cards or screens and get available information instantly. Barcode Scanner & Product Reader Scan supported product barcodes with the built-in barcode scanner and barcode reader. When available, view product name, image, description and barcode information. It is useful for shopping, checking products and quickly reading supported barcodes. Scan Contacts & VCards Scan VCard and contact QR codes to extract available contact information such as name, phone number, email address and details. Save supported contact information directly to your phone contacts with a simple tap, making contact sharing quick and convenient. Wi-Fi QR Scanner Scan supported Wi-Fi QR codes to view network information and connect more conveniently. Avoid manually typing long Wi-Fi passwords when a compatible code is available. Website & URL QR Scanner Scan QR codes containing websites and URLs and quickly access the embedded link. Use the QR code reader for links shared on packaging, menus, posters, advertisements, business cards, social media and other digital or printed content. Social & Digital QR Codes Scan supported social media and digital QR codes to access the information, profile or destination associated with the code. Open the stored destination without manually typing long links. Create & Generate QR Codes Secure Qr And Barcode Scanner also works as a QR code generator and QR code maker. Create your own QR codes for text, websites, URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, phone numbers, social links and other supported information. Generate a QR code in seconds and save or share it whenever you need it. Customize Your QR Code Customize QR codes with stylish templates, colors, text, and a logo or image where supported. Create designs for business cards, events, products, websites, Wi-Fi access, social media and personal projects. QR Code History Keep your previous scans and created QR codes organized with QR history. Search your QR history and quickly find previously scanned or created items when you need them. Quickly revisit useful links, text, contacts and other saved QR data. Fast, Clean & Easy to Use The app is designed with a simple interface and quick actions so scanning and generating QR codes takes only a few steps. Shop, network, connect to Wi-Fi, open websites, read barcodes or create QR codes from one convenient app. Key Features: - Fast QR code scanner and QR code reader - Barcode scanner and barcode reader - VCard and contact QR scanning - Save supported contact details to your phone - Wi-Fi QR code scanning - Website and URL QR scanning - Supported social media QR codes - Text QR code scanning - QR code generator and QR code maker - Wi-Fi, contact, URL and text QR creation - Custom QR code templates and colors - Add text, logo or image to supported QR designs - Save and share generated QR codes - QR scan history and search - Simple and user-friendly interface One App for QR Scanning & Creation From scanning a QR code or barcode to generating and customizing your own QR code, Secure Qr And Barcode Scanner brings useful QR tools together in one place. Scan, read, create, customize, save and share with a straightforward experience designed for everyday use. Download Secure Qr And Barcode Scanner today and make QR code scanning, barcode reading and QR code creation quick and convenient.

Screenshots

IoT MQTT Panel Pro4 screens
QR & Barcode Generator Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR & Barcode Generator Scanner at Free against IoT MQTT Panel Pro's $12.99. QR & Barcode Generator Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). IoT MQTT Panel Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

QR & Barcode Generator Scanner is free to download; IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IoT MQTT Panel Pro ships an update fortnightly, QR & Barcode Generator Scanner every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IoT MQTT Panel Pro versus QR & Barcode Generator Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIoT MQTT Panel ProQR & Barcode Generator Scanner
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB64 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRahul KunduParth Hingu

Customer experience

IoT MQTT Panel Pro

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

QR & Barcode Generator Scanner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

IoT MQTT Panel Pro

No in-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Generator Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IoT MQTT Panel Pro free?
IoT MQTT Panel Pro costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR & Barcode Generator Scanner free?
QR & Barcode Generator Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IoT MQTT Panel Pro or QR & Barcode Generator Scanner have ads?
QR & Barcode Generator Scanner shows ads; IoT MQTT Panel Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, IoT MQTT Panel Pro or QR & Barcode Generator Scanner?
IoT MQTT Panel Pro ships an update fortnightly, and QR & Barcode Generator Scanner every 6 weeks. Most recently, IoT MQTT Panel Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR & Barcode Generator Scanner on October 19, 2026.

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