Comparison

Lighting vs QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・

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

Head to head
About

Lighting

Features
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Lighting Control – Offline Mastery of Your Freelux Devices Elevate your living environment with Lighting Control, the dedicated app for managing Freelux smart lighting and devices without an internet connection. Specifically engineered for Freelux LED dimmers, switches, and smart outlets, this app provides a seamless and intuitive control experience right at your fingertips. Key Features: Quick Home Setup: Build your home layout in minutes. Effortlessly manage multiple properties or zones through easy navigation. Instant QR Configuration: Add new hardware or set up rooms in seconds by scanning QR codes on the devices or documentation, removing the need for manual setup. Room-Based Organization: Group your devices by location, such as the living room, kitchen, or bedroom. Find and manage your hardware with a single tap. Direct Offline Control: Toggle power or adjust dimming levels for individual devices without requiring internet or a hub. Features a modern, minimalist UI with full Dark Mode support. Smart Scenes and Ambiance: Automate your space with custom presets like "Relax" for soft lighting or "Work" for focused tasks. Secure Sharing: Invite family members or roommates to collaborate on home management. Grant granular access permissions for specific rooms or devices. Technical Pairing Guide (RX and TX): Pairing Mode: Reset the power source to put the Receiver (RX) into standby mode. Connection: Launch the app and follow the step-by-step guided instructions to pair your devices. LED Indicator Meanings: 1 Blink: Connection Successful. 2 Blinks: Device Removed. 3 Blinks: Connection Timeout. Pro Tip: Once pairing is complete, maintain a distance of more than 50cm between the Transmitter (TX) and Receiver (RX) for optimal signal stability. Why Choose Lighting Control? Ultimate Simplicity: No internet or hub required, making it compatible with most modern smartphones. Secure and Responsive: Direct Bluetooth control ensures a private, fast, and stable connection without web interference. Energy Efficient: Optimized architecture prevents unnecessary battery drain on your mobile device. Ongoing Compatibility: Regularly updated to support the latest Freelux product innovations. Totally Free: All features are included with your hardware purchase with no hidden costs or subscription fees.

About

QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・

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The only QR code scanner that works 100% offline — no internet, no account, no tracking. Fast, private, and packed with features other scanners charge for. INSTANT QR CODE SCANNING Point your camera at any QR code or barcode. The scanner detects and reads codes automatically with instant results. No buttons to press — just point and scan. Supported formats: - QR Code - EAN-13 & EAN-8 - UPC-A & UPC-E - Code 128, Code 39, Code 93 - Data Matrix - PDF417 - Aztec Smart recognition shows relevant actions instantly. Scan a URL and open it directly. Scan a WiFi code and connect with one tap. Scan a contact and save it to your phone. QR CODE GENERATOR Create your own QR codes and share them with anyone: - WiFi — Share your network without typing passwords - Website URL — Link to any webpage - Contact Card — Share your info as vCard - Email — Pre-filled email address - Phone — Tap-to-call number - SMS — Pre-filled text message - Plain Text — Any custom text Your created codes are saved in "My Codes" for easy access anytime. POWERFUL SCANNING FEATURES - Flashlight — Scan in dark environments - Zoom Control — Adjustable slider for distance scanning - Gallery Import — Scan QR codes from saved photos - Manual Entry — Type barcodes with the keypad - Tap to Focus — Touch screen to focus camera - Auto-Detect — Recognizes URLs, WiFi, contacts, events, locations, and emails automatically HISTORY & ORGANIZATION Every scan is saved automatically with the date and time. Your scan history lets you: - Search — Find any previous scan instantly - Favorites — Star important codes for quick access - Edit Titles — Add custom names to your scans - Copy — One tap to copy any scanned content - Share — Send scans via Messages, Mail, or any app - Delete — Remove scans you no longer need Filter between all scans and favorites. Never lose an important QR code again. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SCANNER - Beep Sound — Audio confirmation on successful scan - Vibration — Haptic feedback when code detected - Auto-Open Links — Automatically launch URLs after scanning - Save History — Toggle history recording on/off PRIVACY FIRST Your privacy is not optional — it's the default. QR Code Scanner works entirely offline. Your scan history stays on your device and nowhere else. We never collect, upload, or access your data. No account. No tracking. No cloud. No exceptions. Unlike most QR scanners that harvest your data, this app respects your privacy from day one. PRO FEATURES Upgrade to Pro and unlock the full experience: BATCH SCANNING Scan multiple QR codes rapidly without stopping. Perfect for inventory, events, or processing many codes at once. Each code saves automatically while you keep scanning. DUPLICATE DETECTION Automatically skip codes you've already scanned. No more accidentally saving the same code twice — the scanner remembers what you've already captured. MANUAL CONFIRMATION Review each scan before taking action. Prevents accidentally opening unknown or suspicious links. You stay in control of what happens after every scan. PREMIUM QR CODE TYPES Create QR codes for: - Calendar Events — Date, time, location, description - WhatsApp — Direct message link with pre-filled text - Instagram — Profile link - Facebook — Profile link - Twitter/X — Profile link - Spotify — Song, album, or playlist link - Viber — Contact link AD-FREE EXPERIENCE No banner ads. No pop-ups. No interruptions. Just a clean, fast scanner that gets out of your way. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Try every Pro feature free for 3 days. No commitment. Cancel anytime. Subscription Options: - Weekly: $6.99/week - Monthly: $9.99/Month - Yearly: $39.99/year Full flexibility, cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://appenso.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://appenso.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Lighting4 screens
QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lighting at none against QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・'s 5. Lighting also leads on ads (none vs shown). QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Lighting asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lighting ships an update every 3 months, QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lighting versus QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightingQR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.5
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFreelux BVTarun Paliwal

In-app purchases

None

Lighting

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro with Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lighting free?
Lighting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ free?
QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lighting or QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ have ads?
QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ shows ads; Lighting does not.
Which is updated more often, Lighting or QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・?
Lighting ships an update every 3 months, and QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ fortnightly. Most recently, Lighting was updated on October 10, 2026 and QR Code Scanner・Scan Barcode・ on October 12, 2026.

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