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.
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
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.
- Automatic guest detection
- Automated session start/stop
- Safety monitoring and shutoff
- Remote control and monitoring
- Lighting automation support
- Wireless operation
- Quick calibration
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | QR Code Reader · Barcode Maker | BoothBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hey Apps | Picture This Parties |
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 trial2 variants$9.997 Days
- Unlock Pro Access$49.991 Year
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- Unlock Pro Access1 Year trial$49.991 Year
BoothBoss
- BoothBoss Pro$6.991 Month
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