Comparison

Barcode Scanner to CSV vs QR CODE READER with History

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner to CSV

Features
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A simple, focused barcode and QR code scanner built for counting things. Point the camera at a code and it is recognized instantly, added to your history, and ready to export as a CSV file you can open in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets. No account, no sign-up, no ads. FEATURES โ€ข Automatic scanning of barcodes and QR codes โ€” just point the camera โ€ข Count mode: scan the same code again and its quantity goes up, so counting stock becomes the record itself โ€ข Folders: keep separate lists per aisle, shelf, room, or job, and export each one on its own โ€ข Adjustable scan interval (0.2โ€“3 seconds) with an on-screen countdown, so you never double-count a code โ€ข Camera zoom (0.5x / 1x / 2x and more, depending on your device) for small codes and codes out of reach โ€ข CSV export with date, format, value and quantity columns โ€” plus optional operator and location columns โ€ข Edit quantities afterwards, or add a code by hand when it will not scan โ€ข Copy, share, open links, and search the web for any scanned value โ€ข Flashlight with brightness control for dark stockrooms and warehouses โ€ข Shows the code format (EAN-13, QR, and others) and the time it was scanned GOOD FOR โ€ข Stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory checks โ€ข Receiving, picking and goods-in checks โ€ข Event check-in with QR codes โ€ข Simply reading what a barcode says FOR BUSINESSES Available for bulk purchase and distribution through Apple Business Manager. Scanned data is stored only on your device and is never sent anywhere.

About

QR CODE READER with History

Features
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Just hold it up and scan. It is a simple and fast QR code reader. # Simple operation The camera starts as soon as you open the app. It scans instantly just by holding it over a QR code. In dark places, you can turn on the flashlight with one tap. # Scan from photos too You can detect QR codes not only from the camera but also from saved photos and screenshots. # Scan QR codes from anywhere You can scan QR codes from images displayed in Safari, Photos, or other apps on the spot using "Scan QR" in the share menu. There is no need to switch between apps. # Use scan results immediately - Copy text with one tap - Open URLs immediately in Safari or your browser once detected - Send to other apps via the share sheet # Manage with history including notes Scanned QR codes are automatically saved to your history. You can add notes to each entry, allowing you to check later where you scanned it or what it was for. Keyword search is also supported. You can delete unnecessary history items individually or all at once. # One-tap launch from Control Center If you add the widget to your Control Center, you can launch the QR scanner with one tap from any screen. *QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Inc.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner to CSV4 screens
QR CODE READER with History4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Scanner to CSV at none against QR CODE READER with History's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner to CSV ships an update fortnightly, QR CODE READER with History every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Barcode Scanner to CSV versus QR CODE READER with History: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner to CSVQR CODE READER with History
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayuki YamajiASAYA, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Scanner to CSV

No in-app purchases

None

QR CODE READER with History

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner to CSV free?
Barcode Scanner to CSV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR CODE READER with History free?
QR CODE READER with History is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Scanner to CSV or QR CODE READER with History have ads?
QR CODE READER with History shows ads; Barcode Scanner to CSV does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner to CSV or QR CODE READER with History?
Barcode Scanner to CSV ships an update fortnightly, and QR CODE READER with History every 9 days. Most recently, Barcode Scanner to CSV was updated on September 18, 2026 and QR CODE READER with History on September 20, 2026.

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