Comparison

QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker vs BoothBoss

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

BoothBoss

This app automates the operation of a 360 photo booth, detecting guests and controlling sessions. It streamlines the experience for professionals, reducing manual work and enhancing safety. Designed for event businesses, it offers remote monitoring and lighting automation.

Highlights
  • Automatic guest detection
  • Automated session start/stop
  • Safety monitoring and shutoff
  • Remote control and monitoring
  • Lighting automation support
  • Wireless operation
  • Quick calibration
Features
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BoothBoss The smarter way to run your 360 photo booth. BoothBoss transforms your 360 booth into a fully automated experience. Designed by photo booth professionals, BoothBoss eliminates manual operation by automatically detecting guests, controlling your booth, and streamlining every session. Whether you're running one event or hundreds each year, BoothBoss helps you deliver a faster, more professional experience while reducing operator workload. Features • Automatic guest detection using an intelligent load cell • Automatic start and stop of booth sessions • Safety monitoring and intelligent shutoff • Remote control and monitoring • Lighting automation support • Wireless operation • Quick calibration • Real-time system status • Easy setup and configuration • Designed specifically for professional 360 photo booth businesses Why BoothBoss? BoothBoss allows operators to spend more time engaging with guests instead of manually starting every recording. It improves consistency, enhances safety, and creates a premium automated experience. Whether you're operating weddings, corporate events, schools, festivals, or large activations, BoothBoss helps your business run smarter. More features and integrations are added regularly through free software updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://boothboss.io/privacy

Screenshots

QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker4 screens
BoothBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoothBoss at 100% against QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker's 59%. BoothBoss also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and BoothBoss sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoothBoss holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of BoothBoss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, BoothBoss every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker versus BoothBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code Reader · Barcode MakerBoothBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHey AppsPicture This Parties

Customer experience

QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker

All ratings1,642 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative37.5%

BoothBoss

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Unlock Pro Access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlock Pro Access3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Unlock Pro Access$49.991 Year
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  • Unlock Pro Access1 Year trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

BoothBoss

Subscriptions1
  • BoothBoss Pro$6.991 Month

Questions

Is QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker free?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoothBoss free?
BoothBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker or BoothBoss?
BoothBoss is rated higher. QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while BoothBoss averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker or BoothBoss have ads?
Neither QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker nor BoothBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker or BoothBoss?
QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and BoothBoss every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker was updated on November 14, 2026 and BoothBoss on October 31, 2026.

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