Comparison

Barcode Scanner and Reader . vs Jared

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner and Reader .

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Quickly scan, generate, and organize QR codes and barcodes with ease using our comprehensive all-in-one QR code utility app. Whether you want to read links, join Wi-Fi networks, exchange contact information, or produce personalized QR codes, the app delivers fast and practical tools for daily tasks. Instantly detect a wide variety of QR code and barcode formats, such as URLs, plain text, contacts, email addresses, Wi-Fi details, phone numbers, and many others. Every scan is automatically stored in your history, allowing you to easily access and review past results anytime. Design your own QR codes for websites, text messages, emails, SMS, contacts, or wireless networks in just a few taps. Preview the generated codes and effortlessly share or export them directly from the app. Key Features: Rapid QR code and barcode scanning Instant creation of custom QR codes Broad support for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, text, and more Scan history with saved entries Simple sharing and export options Sleek and intuitive user interface Built for everyday personal and professional needs The free version offers basic scanning, QR code generation, and limited history access. Premium unlocks unlimited QR code creation, extended format support, and full scan history management. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dc3S-SSlLOe3nUeJPZ34oESrE4q8BVcAafVn1HwMrP0/edit?tab=t.0Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Jared

This personal CRM helps you stay connected with important people by setting reach-out cadences and reminders for birthdays. It organizes contact details, interaction history, and offers an interactive network graph. Data is stored privately and offline-first.

Highlights
  • Relationship reach-out reminders
  • Birthday tracking
  • Contact details organization
  • Interaction history logging
  • Interactive network graph
  • Offline-first data storage
Features
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Jared is a personal CRM for iPhone that helps you stay in touch with the people who matter. It is free to use, with an optional Jared Pro upgrade. Made for iPhone Duo On the open inner display, Connections, Network, Insights, and Profile split into side-by-side views, and the tab bar moves to the side. Half fold it like a book and the views split evenly along the fold. Jared is built to help you show up for relationships, not to collect more contacts. Never miss who matters Set a reach-out cadence and a birthday for anyone you want to keep up with. Turn on reminders and Jared sends a gentle nudge when someone is due for a check-in, without guilt or noise. Your people, in one place Keep names, companies, tags, notes, birthdays, and interaction history together. Log calls, messages, meetings, and notes from a person's page, with Siri or the Shortcuts app, or from the Share sheet. See your network Explore your relationships on an interactive graph. Spot who needs attention and who anchors your circle. Your data, your control Jared is offline-first on your iPhone. Sign in with Apple to sync to your private cloud account. Contacts access is optional, and only used if you choose to import from Apple Contacts. Jared does not sell your data or use it for advertising. Jared Pro (optional) Unlock Home Screen widgets (Upcoming Birthdays, Activity Heatmap, Needs Attention, and Surprise Me) and Jared Intelligence, such as conversation icebreakers. Choose a monthly, yearly, or lifetime plan. Subscriptions include a free trial. FAQ and comparison: https://jared.kondalabs.org/ Privacy Policy: https://jared.kondalabs.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://jared.kondalabs.org/terms

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner and Reader .4 screens
Jared4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jared at every 2 weeks against Barcode Scanner and Reader .'s every 3 months. Barcode Scanner and Reader .'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Barcode Scanner and Reader . sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Jared sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner and Reader . ships an update every 3 months, Jared every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Scanner and Reader . versus Jared: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner and Reader .Jared
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWTF STREET CART LLCSiddhartha Konda

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Barcode Scanner and Reader .

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
3 purchases

Jared

Subscriptions2
  • Jared Pro — Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Jared Pro — Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Jared Pro — Lifetime$199.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner and Reader . free?
Barcode Scanner and Reader . is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jared free?
Jared is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Scanner and Reader . or Jared have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner and Reader . nor Jared shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner and Reader . or Jared?
Barcode Scanner and Reader . ships an update every 3 months, and Jared every 2 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Scanner and Reader . was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jared on November 11, 2026.

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