Comparison

Quick Scan vs QR & Barcode

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

Head to head
About

Quick Scan

Features
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Quick Scan is a fast, simple QR code reader for iPhone. Point your camera at a QR code and get what you need instantly - no clutter, no sign-up. SMART ACTIONS Quick Scan understands what's inside a QR code and shows the right action: • Links - open the website • Wi-Fi - see the network name and copy the password • Phone numbers - call with one tap • Email & SMS - compose a message pre-filled from the code • Locations - open in Maps • Contact cards (vCard / MeCard) - call or email the contact • Plain text - copy it or search the web SCAN ANYWHERE • Scan with your camera, pinch to zoom • Built-in flashlight for dark places • Scan QR codes from photos in your gallery HISTORY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Every scan is saved automatically • Search your history by content or name • Pin favorites to the top • Rename items so you can find them later • Scanning the same code again moves it to the top instead of creating duplicates CREATE & SHARE • Create your own QR codes from any text or link • Show any saved item as a QR code to share it • Copy or share content in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your scan history is stored only on your device.

About

QR & Barcode

Quickly scan QR codes and various barcodes, recognizing URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for different content types and scan documents in high quality. All scans are saved for easy access and organization.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Create custom QR codes
  • Document scanning
  • Offline functionality
  • Scan history and library
  • Share generated QR codes
Features
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QR & Barcode: Scan and Create - fast, reliable, easy to use. SCAN QR CODES & BARCODES Instantly scan QR codes, barcodes, EAN-13, UPC and more with your iPhone camera. URLs, WiFi passwords, contact info and product details are automatically recognized. CREATE QR CODES Generate colorful QR codes for URLs, text, phone, email, SMS, WiFi, WhatsApp, Instagram and more. Save and share with one tap. LIBRARY & HISTORY All scans are automatically saved to history. Keep your QR codes organized in your colorful library. DOCUMENT SCANNING Scan documents and receipts in high quality. Save as PDF and share. PRIVACY FIRST No account needed. Works completely offline.

Screenshots

Quick Scan4 screens
QR & Barcode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Quick Scan at none against QR & Barcode's shown. QR & Barcode's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Scan ships an update every 4 months, QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Quick Scan versus QR & Barcode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick ScanQR & Barcode
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Eren SEVINCEmin Burak YILDIRIM

In-app purchases

None

Quick Scan

No in-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Scan free?
Quick Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QR & Barcode free?
QR & Barcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Quick Scan or QR & Barcode have ads?
QR & Barcode shows ads; Quick Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Quick Scan or QR & Barcode?
Quick Scan ships an update every 4 months, and QR & Barcode every 3 weeks. Most recently, Quick Scan was updated on September 27, 2026 and QR & Barcode on September 30, 2026.

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