Comparison

QR Code Scanner vs QR Handler

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

Head to head
About

QR Code Scanner

Features
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Transform your mobile device into a powerful barcode reader and creator with lightning-fast recognition capabilities. Our comprehensive app instantly detects and processes multiple formats including traditional barcodes and modern digital codes. KEY FEATURES: - Lightning-fast camera recognition with real-time detection - Create custom codes for websites, WiFi networks, contact cards, and social platforms - Comprehensive format support: EAN-13, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, UPC-E - Smart history tracking with organized scan and creation records - Bulk operations for business and professional use - Secure offline processing - no data leaves your device - Multi-language interface supporting 33+ languages worldwide - Export options for sharing across platforms and devices PERFECT FOR: Business professionals managing inventory and product tracking Event organizers creating check-in systems and digital tickets Restaurant owners implementing contactless menu access Network administrators sharing WiFi credentials securely Personal users organizing contact information and social connections ADVANCED CAPABILITIES: - Photo library integration for existing image processing - Batch creation tools for multiple codes simultaneously - Contact card (vCard) import/export functionality - Social media profile linking and sharing - Cryptocurrency wallet address encoding - WiFi network credential sharing with enhanced security protocols Experience professional-grade performance with consumer-friendly simplicity. Whether you're managing business operations or personal organization, our app delivers reliable results every time.

About

QR Handler

Features
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QR Handler is the QR code generator and scanner that never acts behind your back: make any code in seconds, and see a code's full contents before anything opens. CREATE ANY QR CODE • Links, plain text and WiFi networks in two taps • Contact cards (vCard) that save straight into a phone's contacts • Email, phone number and SMS codes that open the right app prefilled • One-tap templates for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram and 5 more • Six color presets that stay scannable • Save to Photos or share anywhere SEE BEFORE YOU OPEN • Every scan shows its full contents first — the actual link, the actual network, the actual contact • Unsafe link types are blocked outright • WiFi passwords copy with one tap; contacts and events save only when you say so SCAN EVERYTHING • QR codes: links, WiFi, contact cards, calendar events, email, phone, SMS, locations, text • Product barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 39/93/128, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, Codabar • Flashlight and 1Ɨ/2Ɨ/3Ɨ zoom for dim rooms and far-away posters • Scan from a photo or screenshot in your gallery, or paste a link to decode it HISTORY THAT HELPS • Every scan and creation in a searchable history • Name any code with a label; star the ones you reuse • Re-display any saved code as a QR to share it • Export a backup file whenever you like PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE • No account, no sign-up, no cloud — there is no server • History, favorites and settings never leave your device • Works completely offline IN YOUR LANGUAGE English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. QR Handler is free, supported by a small banner ad and an occasional interstitial that only ever appears after you already have your result — never in the middle of a scan. Privacy policy: https://qr.chinesepowered.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

QR Code Scanner4 screens
QR Handler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR Handler at none against QR Code Scanner's 1. QR Code Scanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR Handler asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
QR Code Scanner versus QR Handler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code ScannerQR Handler
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFurkan AlcikNelson Lai

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR Code Scanner

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99
None

QR Handler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code Scanner free?
QR Code Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR Handler free?
QR Handler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code Scanner or QR Handler have ads?
QR Handler shows ads; QR Code Scanner does not.

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