# QR Code & Barcode vs Clean Go

The clearest difference is monetization model: Clean Go at free with in-app purchases against QR Code & Barcode's subscription. QR Code & Barcode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Clean Go sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QR Code & Barcode against 5.0 for Clean Go. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.

QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, Clean Go every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code & Barcode | Clean Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-barcode-batch-read/id6759100009/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-go-phone-master/id6762591129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrii Lupenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874572612) | [Chengdu Deluoke Intelligence Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894775650) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code & Barcode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-and-barcode-batch-read/id6759100009)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Features Year | $39.99 | per year |


### Clean Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-go-phone-master/id6762591129)

This utility app helps you reclaim storage space by intelligently identifying and organizing duplicate or unwanted photos and videos. It offers smart cleanup for similar images, screenshots, and blurry shots, along with deep optimization for redundant video clips and screen recordings. Its minimalist design ensures a smooth user experience while prioritizing security with local confirmation for all cleanup operations.

**Highlights:** Smart photo cleanup, Similar photo identification, Screenshot organization, Blurry photo detection, Deep video optimization, Minimalist UI design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access(1 week) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access(1 week) | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Clean Go Pro | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| All Access (1 month) | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code & Barcode free?

QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Clean Go free?

Clean Go is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QR Code & Barcode or Clean Go?

QR Code & Barcode and Clean Go are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 12 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do QR Code & Barcode or Clean Go have ads?

Clean Go shows ads; QR Code & Barcode does not.

### Which is updated more often, QR Code & Barcode or Clean Go?

QR Code & Barcode ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clean Go every 10 days. Most recently, QR Code & Barcode was updated on September 1, 2026 and Clean Go on September 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*