Real vs QR & Barcode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Real
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful text recognition tool with Real-Time Scan, the ultimate app for extracting text from camera in real time. Whether you're scanning documents, capturing notes from a whiteboard, or reading text from outdoor signs, Real-Time Scan makes it effortless. Features: * Real-Time Text Recognition: Point your camera towards any text, and see the magic happen instantly. Our state-of-the-art OCR technology provides accurate, fast, and reliable text detection. * Multilingual Support: Break language barriers with support for multiple languages. Whether it’s English, Spanish, French, or any other languages, Real-Time Scan understands and translates text effortlessly. * Easy Text Editing and Sharing: Once text is captured, easily edit, copy, and export it to other applications or share it with friends or colleagues directly from the app. * User-Friendly Interface: We believe in simplicity and efficiency. Real-Time Scan features a clean, intuitive interface that makes text recognition as easy as a single tap. Why Real-Time Scan? With Real-Time Scan, you no longer need to type out notes, business cards, or printed documents. Our app not only saves you time but also ensures that you never lose important information again. It’s designed for students, professionals, language learners, and anyone in need of instant text recognition. Download Real-Time Scan today and experience the future of text recognition in the palm of your hand
QR & Barcode
Easily scan, save, and organize QR codes with multiple scanning modes and smart filters. Export your scanned data in various formats for professional use. All your scanned information is stored locally for privacy.
- Multiple scan modes (quick, batch, photo import)
- Smart organization with search and filters
- Chronological history with timestamps
- Powerful export options (CSV, JSON, PDF)
- Intuitive and clean iOS interface
- Privacy-focused with local data storage
- Dark mode and iPad optimization
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Tired of scanner apps loaded with unskippable video ads, weekly subscription traps, and slow one-by-one scanning? Meet QR & Barcode: Batch Scanner — the ultra-fast, professional scanner engineered for continuous batch scanning, inventory tracking, retail product lookups, and instant CSV/PDF spreadsheet exports. Whether you're managing warehouse inventory, organizing home storage boxes, cataloging eBay/Amazon products, or scanning shipping labels, scan dozens of codes continuously in seconds with zero interruptions. 100% on-device, completely private, and ZERO third-party ads. WHY USERS CHOOSE BATCH SCANNER • CONTINUOUS BATCH SCANNING Point and scan without stopping. Scan 10, 25, or 50+ codes in rapid succession with instant haptic confirmation and an active batch counter. • UNIVERSAL 1D & 2D CODE ENGINE (24+ FORMATS) Scans every standard format powered by Apple’s Vision engine: - Retail & Groceries: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8 - Logistics & Shipping: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14 - 2D Matrix Codes: QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 • 1-TAP PRODUCT & PRICE LOOKUP Scan any retail barcode and instantly check live pricing and product information on Google or Amazon with a single tap. • MULTI-CODE PHOTO PICKER IMPORT Import photos from your camera roll containing multiple codes. Our multi-pass Vision scanner automatically detects and imports every barcode and QR code in a single photo. • INSTANT SPREADSHEET & PDF EXPORTS Turn scans into structured data. Export your batch history to CSV (Excel & Google Sheets compatible), raw JSON, or clean formatted PDF reports with one tap. • PERSONAL NOTES & DUPLICATE TRACKING Add custom labels and notes to any scan (e.g. "Shelf 4B", "Office Router", "Order #1042"). Scanned the same item twice? Real-time count badges (2×, 3×) keep your counts accurate. • SHARP CODE GENERATION & FULL-SCREEN MODE View any saved barcode or QR code rendered razor-sharp on your screen. Tap Enlarge to boost screen brightness so registers or colleagues can scan directly from your iPhone. • AUTOMATIC ICLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION Your library syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Apple CloudKit. Your scan history is always backed up and available. • SMART CONTEXTUAL ACTIONS - WiFi Networks: Tap to copy network passwords or view connection security. - Contact Cards (vCard): Save directly to your iOS Contacts. - Coordinates: Navigate instantly with Apple Maps. - Web Links: Direct Safari launch with safety checks. • 100% PRIVATE & AD-FREE Your scans belong to you. All barcode decoding happens directly on your device. We never track your activity, collect personal data, or show intrusive advertisements. • PRO LIFETIME ACCESS — NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Say goodbye to $9.99/week subscriptions. Unlock unlimited continuous batch scanning, CloudKit sync, and pro export formats forever with a single, transparent lifetime purchase. Download QR & Barcode: Batch Scanner today and transform your iPhone into a high-speed inventory scanner!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: QR & Barcode at every 9 days against Real's every 3 weeks. Real's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Real sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QR & Barcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Real ships an update every 3 weeks, QR & Barcode every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Real | QR & Barcode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Andrei Grunenkov | Huy La |
In-app purchases
Real
- Premium$1.99
QR & Barcode
- Unlock Full Scans$2.99









