Comparison

QR & Barcode Scanner vs MakeQR

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

Head to head
About

QR & Barcode Scanner

Features
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Scan any QR code or barcode in a second, create beautiful QR codes with your own colors and logo, and count your stock — all in one fast, clean app. SCAN EVERYTHING • QR codes and all common barcodes: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC, Code 128, Code 39, ITF, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec • Scan with the camera or from a photo in your gallery — even QR images without margins are read • Flash, pinch-to-zoom and front/back camera • Batch mode: scan many codes in a row and share them as CSV SAFE LINKS Links never open on their own. Before you open a website you see where it really goes and get warnings for risky signs: insecure http, look-alike letters, hidden addresses, link shorteners and suspicious domains. SMART RESULTS One tap to do the right thing: open a website, join Wi-Fi, call, send an e-mail or SMS, open the map or look a product up on marketplaces. Copy, share or save every code as an image. CREATE QR CODES Website, text, Wi-Fi, business card (vCard), phone, e-mail, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram, calendar event, location, Bitcoin and Ethereum. • Choose colors and round or square shapes • Add your logo — crop it to a perfect square in the app • Export as PNG, SVG or PDF, print or share • Batch generator: create hundreds of QR codes at once STOCK COUNT (NEW) Built for shops, warehouses and restaurants: • Start a count, scan products one by one — the same code adds +1 • Change quantities with + and āˆ’ or type the number • Optionally save a photo of every scan • Export to Excel (.xlsx) with the photo next to each item • Blind count: staff only enter what they count, no expected quantities are shown HISTORY & PRIVACY • Everything you scan or create is saved on your phone • Search, filter by type and star favorites • Lock your history with a PIN or fingerprint • Back up and restore as CSV or JSON • Codes are decoded on your device; the camera is only used to read codes Also: dark mode, 8 languages and a short tour that shows everything the app can do. Made for restaurants? Create a complete QR menu with waiter call at callbell.net.

About

MakeQR

Features
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Make a beautiful QR code in 30 seconds — free, offline, and no sign-up. MakeQR is a free QR code generator and maker that runs entirely on your device. No account, no watermark, no server in the middle. Add your brand color and your logo, then export a sharp QR code as PNG, SVG, or PDF. WHY STATIC QR CODES A static QR code points straight to your link. It can't be redirected, paused, or held hostage later. Many "dynamic" QR apps route your code through their own server — so after you've printed it, they can start showing ads on it, or switch it off when a subscription lapses. MakeQR codes are static by design, so the QR you print today still works years from now. WHAT YOU CAN CREATE • Website / link QR code • Wi-Fi QR code — let guests join your network without typing the password • Business card (vCard) QR code — name, phone, email, company • Plain text QR code • Email, phone, and SMS QR codes MAKE IT YOURS • Custom colors to match your brand • Add your logo in the center • High-resolution export: HD PNG, vector SVG, and print-ready PDF ONE-TIME, NO SUBSCRIPTION MakeQR is free to use. A single one-time purchase removes ads forever — no monthly fee, ever. We don't think a QR code generator should charge you every month for a code you already printed. WORKS OFFLINE & PRIVATE Everything happens on your phone. Your links and contacts never leave the device, and you can create QR codes with no internet connection at all. HONEST NOTE Static QR codes can't be edited after you create them. If you need to change the destination after printing, a dynamic QR is the right tool — that's not what MakeQR does. We do one thing well: beautiful, permanent, on-device QR codes.

Screenshots

QR & Barcode Scanner4 screens
MakeQR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR & Barcode Scanner at none against MakeQR's 1. QR & Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MakeQR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QR & Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 3 level
QR & Barcode Scanner versus MakeQR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQR & Barcode ScannerMakeQR
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerveli kagan Ozdemirdasong sim

In-app purchases

None

QR & Barcode Scanner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MakeQR

One-time1
  • MakeQR Pro$1.99

Questions

Is QR & Barcode Scanner free?
QR & Barcode Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MakeQR free?
MakeQR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QR & Barcode Scanner or MakeQR have ads?
Both QR & Barcode Scanner and MakeQR show ads.

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