Comparison

QR Code & Barcode vs Phone Guard

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

Head to head
About

QR Code & Barcode

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes with advanced features like batch scanning and automatic content recognition. Save and access your scan history, and create custom codes for various uses.

Highlights
  • Instant QR code and barcode scanning
  • Automatic content type detection
  • Batch scanning for multiple codes
  • QR code and barcode generation
  • Scan history with content and timestamps
  • Direct action for scanned content
Features
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This is a QR code and barcode scanner built around how people actually use codes in real life — not just one scan at a time, but across every format, every content type and every situation where a code appears and you need to know what is inside it immediately. The app reads. The app generates. The app remembers what you scanned. Here is when each part becomes useful. WHEN YOU JUST NEED TO SCAN SOMETHING FAST * Point the camera at any QR code or barcode and the result appears instantly — no button press, no loading screen * The scanner recognizes URL, text, phone number, email, SMS, WiFi credentials, vCard contacts, geographic coordinates and standard barcodes automatically * Each result type opens the right action directly: a URL goes to the browser, a phone number to the dialer, WiFi connects without typing, a vCard saves as a contact WHEN YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CODES TO GET THROUGH * Switch to Batch Scan and move through a stack of QR codes or barcodes without stopping between each one * Every scanned result is captured and logged as you go — nothing is lost, nothing needs to be re-scanned * Use this when you are processing inventory, checking in items, scanning products in sequence or any situation where stopping after every single code slows you down WHEN YOU NEED TO CREATE A CODE FROM SCRATCH * Open the Generator and choose what type of code to create: URL, plain text, phone number, email, SMS, WiFi network, vCard, location or standard barcode * Fill in the details, generate the code and save or share it immediately — no design tools, no third-party service required * Use Creator to produce codes for business cards, product labels, links, contact sharing or any use case where you need a scannable code ready fast WHEN YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO SOMETHING YOU SCANNED * Every scan is saved automatically to History with the content type, the result and the time it was scanned * Open any past entry to copy the result, trigger the action again or share it without rescanning * History keeps your scanned codes organized so nothing useful gets lost between sessions WHAT'S INSIDE QR Code Scanner — instant recognition of all standard QR code formats with automatic content type detection Barcode Reader — full barcode scanning across common retail and inventory formats Batch Scan — continuous multi-code scanning that logs every result without stopping between scans Generator and Creator — QR code and barcode creation for all supported content types, ready to save or share History — complete log of all scanned codes with content, type and timestamp for every entry Supported Content Types — URL, Text, Phone, Email, SMS, WiFi, vCard, Geo coordinates, Barcode SUBSCRIPTION & ACCESS Important: Subscription required; no free content. Payment upon subscription confirmation. This app offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to all scanning and generation features, including: * Full QR Code Scanner and Barcode Reader with all content type parsing * Batch Scan for continuous multi-code sessions * Generator, Creator and full History access You can start with a free trial period. After the trial ends, your subscription will begin and renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon subscription confirmation. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy https://docs.google.com/document/d/12tovrQOW_-7NC0GbOIO_Rmz_WV9aJRsmCOqTLjx-FYo/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ecHVKf5-4GCoNaZsOLbnDV9wMTXSpgbPFiXKv-Ujy4o/edit?usp=sharing

About

Phone Guard

This utility app helps secure your device by checking for security risks, scanning URLs and Wi-Fi connections. It also offers tools to clean up storage by managing photos and videos, and converting files to PDF.

Highlights
  • Security risk checks
  • URL and Wi-Fi safety scanning
  • Smart photo cleanup
  • Video compression
  • PDF scanning and file conversion
  • Privacy-focused design
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Phone Guard: Secure Cleaner — Security Check, Cleanup & File Utility Phone Guard is an all-in-one iPhone utility designed to help you check potential security risks, clean up storage, manage photos and videos, and handle everyday file tasks with ease. With security checks, URL safety detection, Wi-Fi safety review, photo cleanup, video compression, PDF scanning, and file conversion tools, Phone Guard helps keep your iPhone cleaner, safer, and more organized. Key Features Security Check Review potential device security risks in one place Enter a website or URL to check whether it may be suspicious or unsafe Check Wi-Fi safety status to help you stay aware of risky connections View a simple device report including battery, storage, RAM, and CPU status URL Safety Check Enter a website, link, or URL for a quick safety check Help identify links that may be suspicious or potentially unsafe Get clear scan results before opening unknown websites Useful for everyday browsing, messages, and shared links Wi-Fi Safety Check Review the safety status of your current Wi-Fi connection Stay aware of potentially risky or unsecured networks Get simple tips to help you use Wi-Fi more safely Smart Photo Cleanup Detect similar and duplicate photos quickly Clean up screenshots, blurry images, selfies, and Live Photos Preview how much storage you can free up before deleting Review selected items before final removal Video Cleanup & Compression Find large videos, short clips, and screen recordings Compress videos with Low, Medium, and High compression levels Reduce file size while keeping video quality as balanced as possible Swipe to Clean Old Photos Automatically group old photos by date Swipe left or right to browse photos easily Swipe up to delete unwanted photos Review and confirm before final deletion PDF Scan & File Conversion Scan paper documents with your camera and create PDFs Convert Word, Excel, TXT, and images to PDF Convert PDFs to Word, Excel, TXT, and images Useful for work, study, and everyday document tasks Privacy First No account required No photo, video, or file uploads No tracking or personal data analysis Your files stay on your device Why Phone Guard? Security, cleanup, and file tools in one app Simple, intuitive, and stress-free experience Designed to help keep your iPhone clean, organized, and efficient Some advanced features require a subscription. Subscriptions are managed through the Apple App Store and can be canceled at any time. Download Phone Guard today and keep your iPhone safer, cleaner, and clutter-free. Privacy Policy: https://api.xinqudream.com/link/privacypolicy_supercleaner.html Terms of Service: https://api.xinqudream.com/link/termsofuse_supercleaner.html Contact Us: xinqudream1108@outlook.com

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode4 screens
Phone Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Phone Guard at free with in-app purchases against QR Code & Barcode's subscription. Phone Guard also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). QR Code & Barcode's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Phone Guard sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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 QR Code & Barcode against 5.0 for Phone Guard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code & Barcode has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, Phone Guard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
QR Code & Barcode versus Phone Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & BarcodePhone Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii LupenkoXinqu Zhumeng

Customer experience

QR Code & Barcode

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Phone Guard

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Features Year$39.991 Year
5 purchases

Phone Guard

Subscriptions5
  • weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • weekly7 Days trial3 variants$6.997 Days
  • monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • yearly$19.991 Year
  • yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode free?
QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone Guard free?
Phone Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode or Phone Guard?
QR Code & Barcode and Phone Guard are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do QR Code & Barcode or Phone Guard have ads?
Neither QR Code & Barcode nor Phone Guard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode or Phone Guard?
QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phone Guard every 9 days. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode was updated on October 2, 2026 and Phone Guard on September 22, 2026.

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