# Scan QR Code & Barcode vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scan QR Code & Barcode at free with in-app purchases against QR Code Reader's subscription. QR Code Reader's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and QR Code Reader sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader has 1.2K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scan QR Code & Barcode's written reviews are positive against 87% of QR Code Reader's.

Scan QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code & Barcode | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-and-barcode/id6702016142/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [艳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763352243) | [NEO PIXEL LABS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788472183) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code & Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-and-barcode/id6702016142)

Quickly scan QR codes and barcodes to access information. Generate and share your own codes, and keep an archive of all scanned and created codes. Supports auto-scan functionality for efficient use.

**Highlights:** QR Code Scanner, Create QR Codes, Barcode Scanner, Share QR Codes, Auto Scan, Code Archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| week | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| month | $29.99 | per month |


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader-qr-ace-scanner/id6751625696)

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes to provide detailed product information, including price comparisons and authenticity verification. It also allows for the generation of custom QR codes for various data types.

**Highlights:** Instant price checks across major platforms, Detailed product information (nutrition, allergens), Barcode authenticity verification, Batch scanning and image import, Customizable QR code generator, Scan history and favorites, Export scan results to CSV/Excel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code & Barcode free?

Scan QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code & Barcode or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. Scan QR Code & Barcode averages 4.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code & Barcode or QR Code Reader have ads?

Both Scan QR Code & Barcode and QR Code Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scan QR Code & Barcode or QR Code Reader?

Scan QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, Scan QR Code & Barcode was updated on August 11, 2026 and QR Code Reader on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*