Comparison

QR & Barcode Manager vs AI QR Code Scanner Generator

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Manager

Features
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Create any QR code or Barcode you want. Scan QR codes and Barcodes. Once the code is generated or scanned, you can copy the code text to the clipboard or share the QR/Barcode text code and image. 2D codes supported: - QR - Micro QR - Aztec - Data Matrix - Micro PDF417 - PDF417 Barcodes supported: - Codabar - Code 39 - Code 39 mod 43 - code 93 - Code 128 - EAN8 - ENA13 - interleaved2of5 - ITF14 - UPCE

About

AI QR Code Scanner Generator

Features
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AI QR Code Scanner Generator is the fastest, most private way to scan QR codes and barcodes on iPhone — with a built-in generator for creating your own codes in 16 formats. SCAN ANYTHING, INSTANTLY • QR codes — URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, calendar events, SMS, email, phone, location, plain text • Barcodes — EAN-8/13, UPC-A/E, Code 39/93/128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, ITF • Scan from your camera in real time, or pick an image from your library • Smart actions — open in Safari, join Wi-Fi, add contact, compose message, open Maps • Safe Browsing check on every URL, so you're warned about phishing links CREATE YOUR OWN CODES • 16 code types — Website, Contact, Wi-Fi, Location, Calendar Event, Email, SMS, Phone, Plain Text, Barcode, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and more • Custom QR design (Pro) — colors, dot shapes, frames, and a center logo • Export as PNG, JPG, SVG or WebP • Pin favourites to your home screen as one-tap shortcuts SEARCHABLE HISTORY • Every scan saved on-device, searchable by content or user tag • Week and month analytics dashboard with a category donut chart • Favourites, swipe-to-delete, and one-tap re-share PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account. No analytics. No advertising SDKs. • Every scan stays on your device • Optional iCloud Sync replicates only to your own iCloud (Pro) • We don't see your scans. There's no server that knows you exist. AI QR PRO Unlock all features with AI QR Pro: • Custom QR design (colors, shapes, frames, logos) • Pro exports (JPG, SVG, WebP, high-res PNG) • Unlimited history (free tier keeps the latest 50 scans) • Continuous scan — keep decoding without dismissing • iCloud Sync across your iPhone and iPad • Priority email support Plans: • Monthly — $2.99 / month • Yearly — $19.99 / year (best value, ~$1.66 / month) • Lifetime — $299.99 one-time purchase Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage them in Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. BUILT FOR iOS 17+ • SwiftUI + SwiftData • Fully native, no web views • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type throughout • Dark mode, haptics, and the camera flash all work exactly how you'd expect Privacy policy: https://chiragthummar.github.io/scankit-pages/privacy.html Terms of service: https://chiragthummar.github.io/scankit-pages/terms.html

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Manager4 screens
AI QR Code Scanner Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR & Barcode Manager at none against AI QR Code Scanner Generator's 3. AI QR Code Scanner Generator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. AI QR Code Scanner Generator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. QR & Barcode Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
QR & Barcode Manager versus AI QR Code Scanner Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode ManagerAI QR Code Scanner Generator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRamon A. Marchante CastellanosRima Mangukiya

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Manager

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AI QR Code Scanner Generator

Subscriptions2
  • AI QR Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • AI QR Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scankit Lifetime Access$299.99

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Manager free?
QR & Barcode Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI QR Code Scanner Generator free?
AI QR Code Scanner Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR & Barcode Manager or AI QR Code Scanner Generator have ads?
QR & Barcode Manager shows ads; AI QR Code Scanner Generator does not.

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