QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker vs QuickLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker
This app transforms your device into a versatile scanner for QR codes and barcodes. It can read various formats, generate custom codes, and digitize documents, offering a clutter-free experience with advanced features.
- Ultra-fast QR & barcode scanner
- QR code generator
- Scan product barcodes and compare prices
- Business-card OCR
- Join Wi-Fi networks easily
- Batch scanning mode
- Create QR codes in PNG or SVG
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Your all-in-one QR & Barcode Scanner – fast, smart, powerful. Turn your iPhone into a universal scanner for everything: QR codes, product barcodes, documents, business cards, Wi-Fi log-ins, even restaurant menus and airline boarding passes. Whether you’re price-checking in Target, saving contact info at a trade show, joining a friend’s Wi-Fi, or filing receipts for taxes, this app makes it effortless. Scan QR codes in a flash to open websites, join Wi-Fi, redeem coupons, or download apps. Read barcodes to compare prices at the register or online. Digitize business cards, documents, and PDFs with one tap. Batch-scan dozens of codes at once to inventory products, validate event tickets, or process shipping labels. Create custom QR codes for contacts, calendar events, links, or Wi-Fi passwords — and share them instantly. Key Features • Ultra-fast QR & barcode scanner • Scan product barcodes and compare prices • QR code generator for links, contacts, Wi-Fi, text, more • Business-card OCR to save contacts instantly • Join Wi-Fi networks without typing passwords • Batch mode – scan multiple codes in one shot • Scan from live camera, photo library, or screenshots • Auto-detect with flashlight and pinch-to-zoom • Save and export your scan history • Create QR codes in PNG or SVG format • Built-in support for menus, boarding passes, coupons, tickets, puzzles • Clean interface with full Dark Mode support No ads, no clutter — just powerful tools to scan, create, and organize your QR and barcodes. Subscription & Free Trial • 3-day free trial (one per Apple ID). • Choose Weekly or Annual plan. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. • Subscription renews automatically 24 h before the end of the current period unless canceled. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. • Cancel during the trial and keep Premium features until the trial ends. • Prices may change; discounts can’t be applied retroactively. Privacy Policy: https://heyapps.co/code-reader/privacy Terms of Use: https://heyapps.co/code-reader/terms
QuickLink
This app quickly scans and generates QR codes for various information types. It prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally and offers customization options for generated codes. Smart actions allow for one-tap execution of tasks like opening links or joining Wi-Fi networks.
- Blazing-fast scanning (offline capable)
- Create QR codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, text
- Local, AES-encrypted history storage
- Customize codes with colors, logos, frames
- Smart actions for one-tap tasks
- Optional iCloud sync
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QuickLink is a privacy-first QR code scanner and generator built for speed and security. Key features: *Blazing-fast scanning even offline *Create codes for URLs, Wi-Fi, contacts, calendar events, text, etc. *All history stored locally on-device and AES-encrypted *Customize colors, logo, and frames; export in PNG / SVG *Smart actions: open links, save vCards, join Wi-Fi in one tap *Optional iCloud sync to keep history across devices (disabled by default) *Widgets, Dark Mode, and full VoiceOver accessibility Privacy First No data leaves your device unless you explicitly enable sync. We do not track you—ever. Full details in our Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker at 4.5 against QuickLink's 4.0. QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). QuickLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). 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
Both are free to download. QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. QuickLink asks for nothing beyond the download.
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker ships an update fortnightly, QuickLink every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker | QuickLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hey Apps | FUDLJU TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker
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In-app purchases
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker
- Unlock Pro Access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Unlock Pro Access3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Unlock Pro Access$49.991 Year
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- Unlock Pro Access1 Year trial$49.991 Year
QuickLink
No in-app purchases
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