Comparison

QR Code & Barcode vs Serentine

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

Serentine

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Serentine is a simple milestone tracker for the moments that matter — anniversaries, birthdays, countdowns, and personal goals.

Screenshots

QR Code & Barcode4 screens
Serentine3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serentine at none against QR Code & Barcode's 2. Serentine also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. QR Code & Barcode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Serentine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
QR Code & Barcode versus Serentine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR Code & BarcodeSerentine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB9 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrii LupenkoPhuc Thi Phan194124911301

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QR Code & Barcode

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium Features Year$39.991 Year
None

Serentine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QR Code & Barcode free?
QR Code & Barcode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Serentine free?
Serentine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QR Code & Barcode or Serentine have ads?
Neither QR Code & Barcode nor Serentine shows ads.

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