Comparison

Barcode Genie vs Qr reader

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Genie

This utility app accurately scans and generates various barcode and QR code types using advanced recognition technology. It offers offline scanning with automatic cloud synchronization and supports collaborative data management for enhanced team efficiency.

Highlights
  • Precise and fast barcode/QR code recognition
  • Offline scanning with cloud synchronization
  • Collaborative scanning for team efficiency
  • Powerful scan record management
  • Generate custom barcodes and QR codes
Features
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Barcode Genie is an efficient multi-functional application designed specifically for scanning, generating, and managing barcodes and QR codes. The app utilizes advanced scanning and recognition technology to accurately identify various types of barcodes and QR codes quickly and accurately, even in low-light or complex background environments, maintaining high performance. It also offers real-time cloud storage functionality, supporting team collaboration where users can access and share scan data anytime, anywhere, thus enhancing team efficiency. Key Features: 1. Precise and Fast Recognition: The app employs multiple computer vision (CV) technologies to achieve good recognition results in low light, glare, damage, distortion, and blur scenarios. 2. Offline Scanning Support: Scan data is automatically saved locally when there is no network, and once the device is back online, offline data is automatically synchronized to cloud backup. 3. Collaborative Scanning for Efficiency: Utilizing edge-cloud data synchronization technology, the app automatically consolidates data changes across edge devices and cloud, ensuring real-time updates. 4. Powerful Data Management: The application supports automatic storage and management of scan records, allowing users to easily search, filter, and export data, enabling traceability and efficient data management.

About

Qr reader

Easily generate custom-colored QR codes for various content types like links and emails. Scan existing QR codes from your album or camera. Offers a free trial and subscription options for advanced features.

Highlights
  • Generate QR codes for links, email, social media
  • Scan QR codes from camera or album
  • Customize QR code colors and backgrounds
  • Supports various content types
  • Automatic renewal subscription service
Features
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Generate QR code: Generate QR codes for different types of content, such as email, messaging, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram links. Scan QR code: You can scan the QR code in the album or use a camera to scan the QR code. Custom color: Abandoning black and white QR codes, different colors and background colors can be set for the QR code. Automatic Renewal Service Statement Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, the amount will be credited to their iTunes account. Unsubscribe: To unsubscribe, please manually disable the auto renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. After cancellation, no further fees will be charged. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After successful deduction, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVHZTYVhrTmJFWGlR Terms of Use: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVG9WU3VobU1yRWFU

Screenshots

Barcode Genie4 screens
Qr reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Qr reader at every 2 days against Barcode Genie's every 2 weeks. Qr reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Genie sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Qr reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barcode Genie against 5.0 for Qr reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Genie ships an update every 2 weeks, Qr reader every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Barcode Genie versus Qr reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode GenieQr reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB44 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperWuhan Yima Network Technology Co., Ltd树帆 张

Customer experience

Barcode Genie

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Qr reader

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Barcode Genie

One-time6
  • Trial Version$0.99
  • Basic Version$29.99
  • Small Team Version$39.99
Show 3 more
  • Team Version$69.99
  • Company Version$149.99
  • Enterprise Edition$599.99
3 purchases

Qr reader

Subscriptions1
  • Continuous package week3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time2
  • Monthly Membership$5.99
  • Annual Membership$14.99

Questions

Is Barcode Genie free?
Barcode Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qr reader free?
Qr reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Genie or Qr reader?
Barcode Genie and Qr reader are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Barcode Genie or Qr reader have ads?
Neither Barcode Genie nor Qr reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Genie or Qr reader?
Barcode Genie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Qr reader every 2 days. Most recently, Barcode Genie was updated on October 16, 2026 and Qr reader on October 27, 2026.

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