Comparison

Hush Secret Text vs Barcode QR Reader

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

Head to head
About

Hush Secret Text

Features
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Sealed Bundles protects several files in one authenticated encrypted package. Reopen a bundle, verify its complete contents and prepare recovered files only when you choose. HOW TO USE THE UPGRADE 1. Open Sealed Bundles, select files and enter a strong secret. Seal the bundle and share the encrypted package. 2. To verify or recover, choose Open a bundle, select the package and enter its secret. A just-created bundle can be opened directly for verification. 3. Authenticate the whole bundle before preparing recovered files for sharing. Clear the workspace when finished. Secret text, encrypted single-file workflows and the existing Hush tools remain available. Bundles are opened through Sealed Bundles; they are not ZIP archives. WHAT TO KNOW One to 12 files, up to 20 MB combined raw data. The existing HUSHF2 format uses AES-256-GCM and PBKDF2-SHA256 with 600,000 iterations. The secret cannot be recovered by the developer. Encrypted filenames and contents are authenticated; the outer file reveals the bundle format. Recovered exports are ordinary independent files. Clear removes this workspace’s temporary copies; it is not guaranteed secure erasure of storage or previously shared copies. iPhone and iPad. No account required.

About

Barcode QR Reader

This utility app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes from your camera, photos, or shared images. It helps you preview links, remove tracking, and supports various code types. All processing is done locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Use camera, photos, or shared images
  • Preview links before opening
  • Remove tracking parameters
  • Supports multiple code types (Wi-Fi, contact, boarding pass, etc.)
  • Local processing for privacy
Features
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A fast, private scanner for QR codes and barcodes. Use your camera, pick a photo, or scan an image shared from another app. See what a link really is before you open it, and clear tracking parameters with a tap. Scan several codes at once, then share any result. It reads QR, PDF417, Aztec, Data Matrix, Wi-Fi, contact cards, boarding passes, and more. Everything stays on your device. No ads, no tracking, and no in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Hush Secret Text3 screens
Barcode QR Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hush Secret Text at none against Barcode QR Reader's 1. Barcode QR Reader's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Hush Secret Text costs $2.99 and Barcode QR Reader $0.99 up front. Barcode QR Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hush Secret Text asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hush Secret Text ships an update fortnightly, Barcode QR Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Hush Secret Text versus Barcode QR Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHush Secret TextBarcode QR Reader
Price$2.99$0.99 β€” better
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert CorbinKIVANC YAZAN

In-app purchases

None

Hush Secret Text

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Barcode QR Reader

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is Hush Secret Text free?
Hush Secret Text costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode QR Reader free?
Barcode QR Reader costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Hush Secret Text or Barcode QR Reader have ads?
Neither Hush Secret Text nor Barcode QR Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hush Secret Text or Barcode QR Reader?
Hush Secret Text ships an update fortnightly, and Barcode QR Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hush Secret Text was updated on October 25, 2026 and Barcode QR Reader on October 28, 2026.

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