Comparison

QB Code vs Barcode Reader +

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

Head to head

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About

QB Code

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一下子刷會員一下子刷載具透過 Widget 把條碼放一排，卻總是刷到另一排你還有好多 QR Code 要掃，是時候管理一下了

About

Barcode Reader +

This utility app quickly scans major barcode types and automatically saves your scan history. Customize scanning settings for an optimal experience. Access past information with ease.

Highlights

Scans major barcode standards
Automatic scan history saving
Customizable scan settings
Easy access to past information

Features

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A fast scanner app covering major barcode standards. Automatically saves scan history for easy access to past information. Freely customize scan settings for the best scanning experience.

Screenshots

QB Code4 screens

Barcode Reader +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QB Code at none against Barcode Reader +'s 1. Barcode Reader +'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and device support. On price 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

Both are free to download. Barcode Reader + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QB Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QB Code ships an update every 9 months, Barcode Reader + fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

QB Code versus Barcode Reader +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	QB Code	Barcode Reader +
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	100.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 9 months	Fortnightly — better
Ads	—	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	—	iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	36 MB	24 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	zhihao zheng	BizNode Inc.

In-app purchases

None

QB Code

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode Reader +

One-time1

Premium$5.99

Questions

Is QB Code free?

QB Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Barcode Reader + free?

Barcode Reader + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which is updated more often, QB Code or Barcode Reader +?

QB Code ships an update every 9 months, and Barcode Reader + fortnightly. Most recently, QB Code was updated on May 17, 2026 and Barcode Reader + on September 13, 2026.