# QR Code Check & Barcode Reader vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.5 against QR Code Check & Barcode Reader's 1.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1). QR Code Check & Barcode Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Check & Barcode Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Authenticator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

QR Code Check & Barcode Reader ships an update every 6 days, Authenticator weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Check & Barcode Reader | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-check-and-barcode-reader/id6740921389/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **25** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dos Mukasan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810224954) | [Timon Scherzinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895022963) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Check & Barcode Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-check-and-barcode-reader/id6740921389)

Instantly scan and decode QR codes and barcodes with your smartphone camera. Access product details, URLs, and contact information quickly. The app saves your scan history for easy reference.

**Highlights:** Fast scanning, Wide format support, Simple interface, Detailed results, Scan history log, Create QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly trial subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime access | $6.99 | one-time |


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-secure-2fa-auth/id6749149708)

Securely manage your two-factor authentication tokens and passwords in one place. This app offers offline code generation and a private in-app browser. Free users can manage existing codes and passwords, while premium subscribers gain unlimited creation and secure browsing.

**Highlights:** Organize 2FA tokens and passwords, Offline code generation, Built-in secure browser, Manage existing codes and passwords (free), Unlimited code/password creation (premium), Face ID access

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Check & Barcode Reader free?

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

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Authenticator is rated higher. QR Code Check & Barcode Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do QR Code Check & Barcode Reader or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; QR Code Check & Barcode Reader does not.

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

QR Code Check & Barcode Reader ships an update every 6 days, and Authenticator weekly. Most recently, QR Code Check & Barcode Reader was updated on June 8, 2026 and Authenticator on September 5, 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.*