Comparison

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader vs Share Mesh

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

Head to head
About

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

Easily scan and decode barcodes and QR codes from your camera or saved images. Quickly access decoded information like text, links, and contacts with options to copy, save, or open.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera scanning
  • Scan from gallery images
  • Manual numeric input
  • Automatic content detection
  • Copy, save, or open decoded info
  • Scan history management
  • Share codes and content
Features
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Barcode Scanner | QR Reader — Fast & Accurate Scan Utility Barcode Scanner | QR Reader offers a straightforward way to scan and recognize barcodes and QR codes in real time or from saved images. The app helps decode various types of content — text, links, contacts, and more — with quick actions for copying, saving, or opening information. Barcode Scanning – Real-time scanning through the device camera. – Recognition from photos selected in the gallery. – Manual numeric input for decoding. – Automatic content detection, including text, URLs, contacts, and other formats. – Instant copy, save, or open actions. – Clear error messages in case of scanning issues. QR Code Scanning – Real-time QR recognition via the camera. – Scanning from gallery images. – Automatic identification of the code’s content with quick interaction options. Saved Data Management – History for storing previously scanned and created codes. – Adjustable number of recent entries displayed. – Edit or delete saved items anytime. – Share codes or their content through messengers, social platforms, email, and more. Share & Copy – Copy decoded content to the clipboard instantly. – Share information across apps with one tap. Premium Access Unlock full functionality with a subscription or one-time purchase: Unlimited barcode and QR code scanning. Without a subscription, you can scan 1 QR code and 1 barcode. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SW7GKWlqs3pcILUYz_t3uHAcvppmygsno3zCngoaXuY/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1axUmH8_jxTXKZunc1NxY0Ah6ni3N0swDnWjEWQqo_F8/edit?usp=sharing

About

Share Mesh

Easily share photos and videos between devices on the same network without internet. Connect phones, tablets, and computers via WiFi or hotspot for fast, private local file transfers. Stream videos directly from other devices.

Highlights
  • Local photo and video transfer
  • Multi-device mesh network
  • Unified gallery view
  • Video streaming without download
  • Cross-platform support
  • Offline sharing via hotspot
  • Fast, private peer-to-peer transfer
Features
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Share Mesh is the fastest way to share files, photos and videos between devices on the same network. No internet required, no cloud uploads, no accounts. just quick local file transfer that works anywhere. Connect phones, tablets and computers over WiFi or hotspot and instantly send files to everyone nearby. Perfect for group sharing at events, family gatherings, trips or work meetings. HOW IT WORKS Open Share Mesh on all devices connected to the same WiFi or hotspot. Devices discover each other automatically. Pick photos and videos from your gallery and share them instantly with nearby devices. QUICK FILE TRANSFER Send large files, photos and videos directly between devices without mobile data or the internet. Local network speed means no waiting on cloud uploads. NEARBY SHARE FOR EVERYONE Share with multiple people at once. Everyone on the net can browse and download shared media in real time — great for group photo sharing after a trip or event. SMART SHARE ACROSS DEVICES Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and other platforms. Transfer content between any devices on the same local network, including iOS to iOS, macOS and other third parties file transfer. GALLERY SHARE Browse every shared photo and video in one unified gallery. See files from all connected peers as they arrive. VIDEO STREAMING Stream videos straight from another device without downloading first. Watch shared videos instantly. OFFLINE HOTSPOT SHARE No WiFi? Create a hotspot. One device hosts the net, others join and share freely, file sharing anywhere, even with no signal. EASY SHARE, NO SETUP No accounts, no sign ups, no cables, no complicated setup. Connect to the same network and start sharing in seconds. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your files never leave your local network. No servers, no cloud storage, no tracking. Peer to peer sharing keeps your media private. Share Mesh is the simple alternative for local file sharing and content transfer. Send photos, transfer videos and share your gallery with nearby devices in seconds. Download Share Mesh and start sharing with everyone around you.

Screenshots

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader4 screens
Share Mesh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Share Mesh at free against Barcode Scanner | QR Reader's freemium. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 | QR Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Share Mesh sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barcode Scanner | QR Reader against 5.0 for Share Mesh. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader ships an update every 4 months, Share Mesh every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader versus Share Mesh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Scanner | QR ReaderShare Mesh
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHD CINCINNATI OH LLCAmon Chowdhury

Customer experience

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Share Mesh

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barcode Scanner | QR Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Scanner Premium$4.997 Days
  • Scanner & Reader Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Scanner & Reader One-time$119.99
1 purchases

Share Mesh

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99

Questions

Is Barcode Scanner | QR Reader free?
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Share Mesh free?
Share Mesh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader or Share Mesh?
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader and Share Mesh are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Barcode Scanner | QR Reader or Share Mesh have ads?
Neither Barcode Scanner | QR Reader nor Share Mesh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader or Share Mesh?
Barcode Scanner | QR Reader ships an update every 4 months, and Share Mesh every 7 months. Most recently, Barcode Scanner | QR Reader was updated on September 18, 2026 and Share Mesh on August 13, 2026.

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