# QR Code Scanner vs QR Reader & Barcode Generator

The clearest difference is ads: QR Code Scanner at none against QR Reader & Barcode Generator's shown. QR Code Scanner also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QR Code Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and QR Reader & Barcode Generator sells 1 in-app purchase, 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 Scanner against 5.0 for QR Reader & Barcode Generator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QR Code Scanner has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | QR Code Scanner | QR Reader & Barcode Generator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-scan-qr-codes/id6759573650/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-and-barcode-generator/id6800019517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879578402) | [HUBX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) |

## What reviewers say

### QR Code Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-scan-qr-codes/id6759573650)

Instantly scan and create QR codes for various purposes, including links, payments, and WiFi. Generate custom QR codes with different styles and share them easily. The app also supports scanning from images and offers a history of your scans and creations.

**Highlights:** Scan QR codes and barcodes from camera, Scan QR codes from images, Create custom QR codes, Save and share generated QR codes, History of scans and creations, Optimized for low light and fast recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features! | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features! | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### QR Reader & Barcode Generator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-reader-and-barcode-generator/id6800019517)

Instantly scan and generate QR codes and barcodes for websites, Wi-Fi, social media, and more. Access past scans and create custom codes with this all-in-one utility.

**Highlights:** QR code scanning, Barcode scanning, QR code generation, Scan history, Manual barcode search, Wi-Fi credential scanning, Social media link scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QR Code Scanner free?

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

### Is QR Reader & Barcode Generator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QR Code Scanner or QR Reader & Barcode Generator?

QR Code Scanner and QR Reader & Barcode Generator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do QR Code Scanner or QR Reader & Barcode Generator have ads?

QR Reader & Barcode Generator shows ads; QR Code Scanner does not.

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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.*