Comparison

QR & Barcode vs QR 2 CSV Pro

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode

Easily scan, save, and organize QR codes with multiple scanning modes and smart filters. Export your scanned data in various formats for professional use. All your scanned information is stored locally for privacy.

Highlights
  • Multiple scan modes (quick, batch, photo import)
  • Smart organization with search and filters
  • Chronological history with timestamps
  • Powerful export options (CSV, JSON, PDF)
  • Intuitive and clean iOS interface
  • Privacy-focused with local data storage
  • Dark mode and iPad optimization
Features
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Tired of scanner apps loaded with unskippable video ads, weekly subscription traps, and slow one-by-one scanning? Now Apple Duo compatible! Meet QR & Barcode: Batch Scanner — the ultra-fast, professional scanner engineered for continuous batch scanning, inventory tracking, retail product lookups, and instant CSV/PDF spreadsheet exports. Whether you're managing warehouse inventory, organizing home storage boxes, cataloging eBay/Amazon products, or scanning shipping labels, scan dozens of codes continuously in seconds with zero interruptions. 100% on-device, completely private, and ZERO third-party ads. WHY USERS CHOOSE BATCH SCANNER • CONTINUOUS BATCH SCANNING Point and scan without stopping. Scan 10, 25, or 50+ codes in rapid succession with instant haptic confirmation and an active batch counter. • UNIVERSAL 1D & 2D CODE ENGINE (24+ FORMATS) Scans every standard format powered by Apple’s Vision engine: - Retail & Groceries: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8 - Logistics & Shipping: Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, ITF-14 - 2D Matrix Codes: QR Code, Micro QR, Data Matrix, Aztec, PDF417 • 1-TAP PRODUCT & PRICE LOOKUP Scan any retail barcode and instantly check live pricing and product information on Google or Amazon with a single tap. • MULTI-CODE PHOTO PICKER IMPORT Import photos from your camera roll containing multiple codes. Our multi-pass Vision scanner automatically detects and imports every barcode and QR code in a single photo. • INSTANT SPREADSHEET & PDF EXPORTS Turn scans into structured data. Export your batch history to CSV (Excel & Google Sheets compatible), raw JSON, or clean formatted PDF reports with one tap. • PERSONAL NOTES & DUPLICATE TRACKING Add custom labels and notes to any scan (e.g. "Shelf 4B", "Office Router", "Order #1042"). Scanned the same item twice? Real-time count badges (2×, 3×) keep your counts accurate. • SHARP CODE GENERATION & FULL-SCREEN MODE View any saved barcode or QR code rendered razor-sharp on your screen. Tap Enlarge to boost screen brightness so registers or colleagues can scan directly from your iPhone. • AUTOMATIC ICLOUD SYNCHRONIZATION Your library syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via Apple CloudKit. Your scan history is always backed up and available. • SMART CONTEXTUAL ACTIONS - WiFi Networks: Tap to copy network passwords or view connection security. - Contact Cards (vCard): Save directly to your iOS Contacts. - Coordinates: Navigate instantly with Apple Maps. - Web Links: Direct Safari launch with safety checks. • 100% PRIVATE & AD-FREE Your scans belong to you. All barcode decoding happens directly on your device. We never track your activity, collect personal data, or show intrusive advertisements. • PRO LIFETIME ACCESS — NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Say goodbye to $9.99/week subscriptions. Unlock unlimited continuous batch scanning, CloudKit sync, and pro export formats forever with a single, transparent lifetime purchase. Download QR & Barcode: Batch Scanner today and transform your iPhone into a high-speed inventory scanner!

About

QR 2 CSV Pro

Scan QR codes and barcodes, then organize and export your data as CSV or TXT files. This app offers comprehensive inventory management, list creation, and bulk editing features, all while keeping your data private on your device.

Highlights
  • QR and barcode scanning
  • CSV/TXT export
  • Inventory management
  • List creation and assignment
  • Manual data entry
  • Duplicate scan prevention
  • On-device data storage
Features
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QR 2 CSV Pro is a complete QR code and barcode scanner that lets you scan, organize, and export results as CSV or TXT, XLSX or PDF. Every feature is unlocked — no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. Built for inventory, data collection, attendance, and everyday record keeping. Scan with your camera or enter values manually. Use single or continuous scanning, optional beep and vibration, and duplicate detection. Everything stays on your device. EVERYTHING INCLUDED — NO IN-APP PURCHASES: SCANNING & CAPTURE: • Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera • Continuous or single-shot scanning with adjustable delay • Manual entry when you can’t scan • Scanner Keyboard mode — switch Camera / Keyboard on the scanner screen • Optional beep and vibration feedback • Prevent duplicate scans with a confirmation prompt • Timestamps on every record • Open scanned URLs in Safari • Search records (all fields: data, name, description, quantity, lists, timestamp) • Select All in Bulk Actions (and List Assign): selects every visible item (search + list filter) INVENTORY MANAGEMENT: • Add names, brands, categories, descriptions, quantities, unit price and more • Add up to 3 photos per record (camera or library) • Edit multiple selected items at once • Include inventory fields in your exports • Copy Fields From Existing (scan or manual record). • Search by Field (limit search to Data, Name, Brand, Category, Description, Quantity, Lists, or Timestamp) • Fuzzy Barcode Lookup — partial matches from your library while typing (on by default) • Brand Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused brands from your catalog • Category Manager — create, browse, rename, and remove unused categories from your catalog • Show Related Items — stack icon when an item is on multiple lists or has duplicate barcode entries; ORGANIZATION / LISTS: • Create lists and assign items to one or more lists • Create list groups and assign lists to one or more groups • Scan directly into a list (or leave items Unassigned) • Filter by All, Unassigned, a list group, or a specific list • Export by list group, list, including list names when enabled • Bulk Actions: assign, edit, export, or delete selected items • Export sort: Sort by Date, Data, Name, Description, Quantity, Price and more with optional Then by • Tertiary export sort — up to 3 levels (Sort by / Then by) WORKFLOWS (BETA): • Choose from Stocking, Restocking, Dynamic, and Revision scanning modes • Move known items between lists, add new items, or do both automatically • Look up existing records across your Source lists while scanning • Control how known, unknown, and duplicate items are handled • Confirm, update, skip, or create records directly from the scanning workflow • Set Destination lists for organized, repeatable stock operations • Built-in demos let you try each workflow before using your own lists SHELF OPS (BETA): • Shelf-life tracking — production date, shelf life, expiration; per-list scope • Row status badges — Near Expiry, Remove, Expired, Out of Stock • Duplicate barcode statistics — duplicate count per item; swipe Reset Count on rows • Fast Track — In Focus and Expand Catalog Menus for quicker Brand/Category editing MANAGE & EXPORT: • Swipe to delete, or delete specific / all / visible items • Export as CSV, TXT, Excel (.xlsx) and PDF (.pdf) — share by email, Messages, Drive, and more • Include Photos in .xlsx and .pdf Export (default off) • Persistent local storage for scans and settings • AI Assist (Beta) — on-device Apple Intelligence help BACKUP & RESTORE (optional unlock): • Backup Now — save scans, lists, and settings as a .qr2csv to Files, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, email and more • Restore from user backups or system snapshots (private in-app copies) • Preview before you replace anything • System snapshots include photos; user backups do not Pay once and get everything. Simply scan, organize, and export. All data stays on your device for privacy and control.

Screenshots

QR & Barcode4 screens
QR 2 CSV Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QR & Barcode at Free against QR 2 CSV Pro's $3.49. QR 2 CSV Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

QR & Barcode is free to download; QR 2 CSV Pro costs $3.49 up front. QR & Barcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR 2 CSV Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR & Barcode against 5.0 for QR 2 CSV Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, QR 2 CSV Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QR & Barcode versus QR 2 CSV Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & BarcodeQR 2 CSV Pro
PriceFree — better$3.49
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuy LaDan Ristea

Customer experience

QR & Barcode

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

QR 2 CSV Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QR & Barcode

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Scans$2.99
None

QR 2 CSV Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QR 2 CSV Pro free?
QR 2 CSV Pro costs $3.49, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QR & Barcode or QR 2 CSV Pro?
QR & Barcode and QR 2 CSV Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do QR & Barcode or QR 2 CSV Pro have ads?
Neither QR & Barcode nor QR 2 CSV Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR & Barcode or QR 2 CSV Pro?
QR & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and QR 2 CSV Pro every 3 days. Most recently, QR & Barcode was updated on October 24, 2026 and QR 2 CSV Pro on October 25, 2026.

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