# Bar Code Scanner vs QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader at 4.6 against Bar Code Scanner's 4.0. QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bar Code Scanner's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bar Code Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 27 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Code Scanner | QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code-scanner-barcode/id6733244440/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scannerbarcode-reader/id6736766211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Petar Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893667996) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code-scanner-barcode/id6733244440)

Easily scan barcodes from your device's camera, imported images, or files. This utility app offers a simple interface and keeps a history of all your scans for quick reference.

**Highlights:** Camera barcode scanning, Scan from files and photos, Scan history, Simple and user-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barcode Scanner - 1W | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode Scanner Pro - 1Y | $9.99 | per year |
| Offering | $19.99 | one-time |
| Scan Barcode Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scannerbarcode-reader/id6736766211)

Instantly scan QR codes and barcodes with your smartphone camera. Quickly decode product information, URLs, and contact details with a simple tap. Features fast scanning, wide format support, and a history log for all your scanned codes.

**Highlights:** Fast QR and barcode scanning, Supports all standard formats, Simple and intuitive interface, Detailed scan results, Lightweight and efficient, Scan history log

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Barcode Scanner・Reader | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Barcode Scanner・Reader | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar Code Scanner free?

Bar Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bar Code Scanner or QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader?

QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader is rated higher. Bar Code Scanner averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Bar Code Scanner or QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader have ads?

Bar Code Scanner shows ads; QR Code Scanner・Barcode Reader does not.

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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.*