# Scan QR Code vs Bar Code Reader ™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scan QR Code at 100% against Bar Code Reader ™'s 20%. Scan QR Code also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Bar Code Reader ™'s advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan QR Code sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Bar Code Reader ™ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scan QR Code holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bar Code Reader ™ has 63 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan QR Code's written reviews are positive against 20% of Bar Code Reader ™'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan QR Code | Bar Code Reader ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qrcode-scanner/id6736467057/reviews)** | [4.6 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code-reader/id6746192971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andy Sutanto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659282966) | [Kartika Ardiani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777769813) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan QR Code

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-qr-code-qrcode-scanner/id6736467057)

Easily scan QR codes from your camera, photos, files, or iCloud. Save your scan history and perform actions like opening links or adding contacts directly from scanned codes. This user-friendly tool offers quick and reliable QR code decoding.

**Highlights:** Scan from camera, photos, files, or iCloud, Save and manage scan history, Direct actions on scanned codes, User-friendly interface, Quick and reliable scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan QR Code Pro - 1W | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Scanner Pro - 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Offering | $19.99 | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### Bar Code Reader ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-code-reader/id6746192971)

Easily scan barcodes from your camera or existing photos. Access a history of scanned items, and quickly copy or share the data. Ideal for shopping, inventory, or accessing product details.

**Highlights:** Camera barcode scanning, Scan barcodes from photos, Scan history, Copy and share results, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barcode Reader Pro - 1W | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Barcode Reader Pro - 1M | $3.99 | per month |
| Barcode Reader Pro - 1Y | $19.99 | per year |
| Barcode Reader Pro | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scan QR Code free?

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

### Is Bar Code Reader ™ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scan QR Code or Bar Code Reader ™?

Scan QR Code is rated higher. Scan QR Code averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bar Code Reader ™ averages 4.6 from 63 ratings.

### Do Scan QR Code or Bar Code Reader ™ have ads?

Both Scan QR Code and Bar Code Reader ™ show ads.

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