Comparison

QR Reader & Code Generator vs QR and EAN Reader

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

Head to head
About

QR Reader & Code Generator

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes from your camera or photos. It intelligently interprets scanned data, offers link safety checks, and allows you to create custom QR codes for various purposes. All without ads or data collection.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Smart interpretation of scanned data
  • In-app link safety checks
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Unlimited scan history
  • Ad-free and private
Features
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QR Reader & Generator is a fast, private, and completely free QR and barcode app. No ads, no data collected, no account. SCAN ANYTHING Scan QR codes and barcodes with your camera or straight from a photo. Pinch to zoom, tap to focus, batch scan, and use the flashlight in the dark. SMART RESULTS The app understands what you scanned: join Wi-Fi, save contacts, add calendar events, open locations in Maps, and look up products. Copy any field with one tap. LINK SAFETY CHECK Every link is checked on your device before it opens. Shortened links, lookalike domains, and other phishing tricks are flagged. Nothing is ever sent to a server. CREATE YOUR OWN QR CODES Make codes for links, Wi-Fi, contacts, email, SMS, phone, location, and calendar events. Pick colors and styles, preview live, and export as PNG or vector SVG. YOUR HISTORY Unlimited history with search, filters, favorites, notes, and CSV/JSON export. DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE Clean design with large, easy-to-read text and buttons. VoiceOver support. Private by design — no ads, no tracking, no data collected.

About

QR and EAN Reader

Features
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QR and EAN Reader is a fast and reliable code scanner for your iPhone and iPad. MAIN FEATURES: • Instantly scan QR codes, EAN, UPC and other barcodes using your camera • Scan from gallery — load a code from a saved image • Automatic content type recognition: web links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts (vCard), emails, phone numbers, SMS, GPS coordinates • One-tap to open a link, call, send an email or connect to Wi-Fi • Scan history — all scanned codes in one place • Copy and share results SUPPORTED FORMATS: QR, Aztec, Data Matrix, PDF417, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, Codabar, ITF-14 DESIGN AND CUSTOMIZATION: • Dark and light mode • Multi-language support (Czech, English, German, Spanish and more) • Responsive layout optimized for both iPhone and iPad • Haptic feedback when scanning Simple, fast and ad-free.

Screenshots

QR Reader & Code Generator4 screens
QR and EAN Reader2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: QR Reader & Code Generator at 13.0 against QR and EAN Reader's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QR Reader & Code Generator versus QR and EAN Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Reader & Code GeneratorQR and EAN Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlapnito.cz s.r.o.Ondrej Levy

In-app purchases

None

QR Reader & Code Generator

No in-app purchases

None

QR and EAN Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Reader & Code Generator free?
QR Reader & Code Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR and EAN Reader free?
QR and EAN Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Reader & Code Generator or QR and EAN Reader have ads?
Neither QR Reader & Code Generator nor QR and EAN Reader shows ads.

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